Saxon Math is considered to be one of the most popular and complete homeschooling math programs on the market. Learning is introduced incrementally and new concepts are continually reviewed.
Saxon's K-3 programs have non-consumable teacher's manuals that contain scripted lessons plans and information that is necessary to teach the program. The early grades are teacher-intensive. In the early years, student workbooks, flash cards, and practice pages are used. Manipulatives are an integral part of the program in kindergarten through third grade.
In the middle and high school grades, the texts are non-consumable and are written to the student. Texts, tests, worksheets, and solution manuals can be purchased separately or as part of a homeschool kit. As in the earlier grades, the middle and high school program covers concepts in a spiral fashion.
Starting with Math 54, Saxon has a slightly different numbering pattern than most other math programs for the middle grades. For instance, Math 54 is suitable for average fifth graders, or advanced fourth graders (or those who have already finished the Saxon Math 3 program). Algebra ½ is considered to be a pre-algebra program. Starting in Math 54, many students are able to start working independently.
Until recently, no independent geometry program was available for high school as geometry was covered incrementally in Algebra I, Algebra II, and Advanced Mathematics. There is now a Geometry course available, however geometry is still covered in the programs mentioned above. Calculus includes analytical geometry. The addition of the new geometry program allows educators to develop a variety of different math sequences for students.
If completing Algebra I, Algebra II, Advanced Mathematics, and Calculus, Saxon's separate Geometry program is not needed. The program is available for grades K-12.
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After many years of use we still love Saxon Math!
Product: Saxon
Levels Used: Grade 4 up through high school
Dates Used: when first published until now
Likes: Thorough training in math by constant …
Saxon 5/4, 6/5
We started with AL Abacus (RightStart Math) and needed the next grade level for math. Many people use Saxon and one of my friends gave me the text: translates …
Saxon Math 8/7
Product: Saxon
Subject: Math
Levels Used: 8/7
Dates Used: 2008-2009
Likes: I absolutely love the way they explain in the student's book every detail …
Saxon Math 2
Product: Saxon
Subject: Math
Levels Used: 2 & 3
Dates Used: 2009-now
Likes: Very good math program. They throw in a few review problems every lesson …
Saxon Algebra 1
Saxon Algebra 1
Math 1 in first grade through Algebra 1
2004 - present
I like Saxon because it is easy to use and to teach. The customer service department …
Saxon Math
Used Saxon math from Saxon 7/6 through Algebra I. It is a very straightforward program and since my daughter used it in public school it was easy to transition. …
Saxon Math 1
I used Saxon Math 1 from the spring of 2005-winter 2006 with my son. He enjoyed the calendar activities and would sit down easily to write the date and …
Saxon Math Kindergarten
I used Saxon Kindergarten Math from the fall of 2004-2005 with my son. He had problems with his eyesight, so this was a curriculum that was easily used …
Math 5/4 6/5 7/6 and algebra 1/2
Saxon Math 5/4 6/5 7/6 and algebra 1/2
Used since 2006
Saxon math covers a lot of concepts from the beginning. Also, it works great with the self-teaching …
It's more than just counting!
Product: Saxon Math-K
Subject: Math
Levels Used: Kindergarten
Dates Used: 2010-2011 School Year
Likes: Saxon Math level K is so much more than I …
Saxon Math
Product: Saxon Math
Subject: math
Levels Used: 5/4 - 7/6
Dates Used: 2006 - 2010
Likes:
I love the spiral approach to learning math; the constant …
Saxon was not right for us, but is for many
I tried to switch my older child over to Saxon after doing a very hands-on, games and colorful curriculum, as I thought she needed something more structured. …
Saxon Math
Saxon Math
All levels
Used since 1995
Likes:
Lower Levels:
- Lots of hands on learning
- Many different concepts are introduced in a subtle …
Saxon Math 1
Product: Saxon math 1
Subject: Math
Levels Used: 1st
Dates Used: August 2010-May 2011
Likes:
hands on
scripted
well organized
spiral
variety …
Saxon Math Curriculum
Being a new homeschooler and having pulled my 12 year old out of public school after finishing 6th grade, I didn't know where to start with math. I knew …
Saxon Math 54 and up
Product: Saxon Math 54, 65, 76
Subject: Basic math
Levels Used: 4th to 7th grade
Dates Used: 2006 to present
Likes: We started with Saxon 54 in the …
Saxon Review
Product: Saxon
Subject: Math
Levels used: first, second, third
Dates used: 2007-09
Likes: Saxon is VERY thorough in teaching and drilling facts. …
Saxon Math 5/4, 6/5, Algebra 1/2
Product: Saxon Math 5/4, Math 6/5, Math Algebra 1/2
Levels Used: 4th, 6th, & 8th grade
Dates Used: 8/25/09 - present
Likes: Complete math program …
Saxon - Skips Around too much
Product: Saxon Math K, Math 1, Math 2
Subject: Mathematics
Levels Used: K, 1, 2
Dates Used: 2006-2009
Likes: The lessons are scripted, it tells you …
Saxon Math- Great Program!
We used Saxon Math for the first time last year (the '08-09 school year) for my 1st and 2nd grader. I was looking for something that would help me as …
Saxon Math
Product: Saxon Math
Subject: Math
Levels Used: Math 3, 54, 65, 76
Dates Used: 2007-current
Likes: Saxon math gives students lots of opportunity to …
Saxon Math
Product: Saxon Math
Subject: Math
Levels Used: First through Algebra 2
Dates Used: 2001 - 2008
Likes: A complete Math program that includes constant …
Saxon
Product:Saxon Math
Subject:Math
Levels Used: 6/5 & Algebra 1/2
Dates Used:2007-2008
Likes:Lots of review. Easy to refer back to a previous chapter …
Saxon Math K
We used the Kindergarten level.
Likes: I liked the integrated calendar work (as did my daughter) and the fact that the lesson plans were all laid out …
Saxon Math
Product: Saxon math
Levels Used: k-7/6
Dates Used: '03-current
Likes:
1) easy to follow lessons usually
2) lots of review
3) new concepts introduced …
Saxon Math Review
Product: Saxon
Subject: Math
Levels Used: Kindergarten
Dates Used: 2005-2006
Likes: I used the kindergarten level of Saxon math when my son was in …