Saxon Algebra 1/2 Program

Saxon's Algebra 1/2 Homeschool Kit is made up of five instructional components: Introduction of the New Increment, Examples with Complete Solutions, Practice of the Increment, Daily Problem Set, and Cumulative Tests. This homeschool Algebra 1/2 program covers all topics normally taught in pre-algebra, as well as additional topics from geometry and discrete mathematics. It is recommended for seventh-graders who plan to take first-year algebra in the eighth grade, or for eighth-graders who plan to take first-year algebra in the ninth grade. The Saxon homeschool Algebra program represents the culmination of the study of pre-algebra mathematics.

In Algebra 1/2, students will learn:

• fractions and their arithmetic operations
• decimals and their arithmetic operations
• mixed numbers and their arithmetic operations
• signed numbers and their arithmetic operations
• translating from words to algebraic expressions
• order of operations
• percents
• proportions
• ratios
• divisibility
• rounding
• place value
• unit conversions

• scientific notation
• data representation
• evaluation of algebraic expressions
• the simplification of algebraic expressions
• the solution of linear equations in one unknown
• word problems involving pre-algebraic concepts
• perimeter
• area
• surface area
• volume
• classification of geometric figures and solids
• geometric constructions
• symmetry

Algebra 1/2 Homeschool Kit Contents

Saxon's secondary mathematics programs have been carefully planned and packaged. All you need to successfully teach each program is included in the homeschool kit. The Saxon Algebra 1/2 homeschool kit includes a textbook, an answer key for textbook problem sets, and tests with solutions/answers.

 

Solutions Manual

The Solutions Manual provides step-by-step solutions for each problem in the textbook problem sets. Solutions to test problems included with answer key.

Includes hardbound student text, and Pb answer key ( final answers only-no documentation or explanations). Test/solutions packet.

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