I agree with Mr. Saxon about removing nonessential items from math textbooks and concentrating on pure math. My son's public school district uses Saxon math curriculum. One of the most essential elements of the Saxon program is review. My son does not ever forget past lessons (even from grade levels ago) because all concepts are continually reviewed. The only deviation from the Saxon program is the grade level assigned to each series. My son will begin Book 87 in about a month, and he is in 5th grade. I am not sure the content is truly at 7th grade level according to the standards of today, but that is no problem, as the kids finish one book, just start them in the next book because the lessons do build upon each other very nicely!
Math principles don't change, so I have no qualms with purchasing an older version of a great math program. Saxon is a well-organized curriculum that is easy to follow for both teacher and student. Each lesson builds upon the previous with plenty of practice to sharpen the students' skills. It's designed to be used for independent study as well as in a classroom setting.
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Just purchased this used textbook in great condition at a great price! I have been using Saxon books for many years, and have found these books to be a great method to teach math skills.
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Saxon Math is mentioned with awe in homeschooling circles. Here's a blurb from Saxon Publishers.com: Saxon Publishers commitment to education, and to the belief that all students have a right to be educated, is reflected in its mission to ensure access to instructional materials with proven records of success. Saxon's focus is on results, both tangible and intangible. Saxon's tangible results can be seen in improving test scores and the intangible results include those 'light-bulb moments' when a student realizes they are able to comprehend a concept. It is this devotion to creating these results that drives us every day. What makes each book so different from the usual public school offerings is its lack of non-math distractions such as photos, biographies, and "real life" examples. Saxon Math is only MATH. Each lesson builds on previous lessons from earlier grades. Each lesson is chock-full of practice examples, problem sets, reviews and new concepts. Saxon works!Read full review
Saxon Math is irreplacable. It speaks directly to the student in language they can understand. The repetition of the lessons concretely gives your child a solid foundation on which to build the next level of mathematics. Children are more confident about their skills and are less anxious about new challenges. Saxon will always be my choice from 5/4 through Algebra 2. It can be helpful to remember to try to choose the older editions of the textbook. The newer ones are more classroom driven and can have too much irrelevent information.
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