Is Saxon 8/7 the same as Algebra 1/2?
** Saxon 8/7 and Alg 1/2 are both considered Pre-Algebra. Algebra 1/2 was written by John Saxon for high-schoolers who hadn’t previously taken pre-algebra or who had scored poorly. It moves at a faster pace than 8/7, but the material is the same. Saxon 8/7 was written by Stephen Hake for younger students who were ready for pre-algebra.
What are the most frequently asked questions about Saxon math?
Here are my answers to the most frequently asked questions about Saxon Math, along with our experiences: 1. How do Saxon math levels work? Saxon Math is graded K, 1, 2, 3 for kindergarten through third-grade students. After third grade, the textbooks switch to skill level instead of grade level.
What pre-algebra courses are compatible with shormann math Algebra 1?
Students who have successfully completed a standard pre-algebra course, including either Saxon 8/7 or Saxon Algebra Half, are ready for Shormann Math Algebra 1. Do you have any questions? Feel free to leave a comment!
What is the difference between math 8/7 and Algebra 1?
While Math 8/7 teaches all the prealgebra concepts required to succeed in Algebra 1, it also teaches students to memorize essential arithmetic skills like ratios, reducing fractions, converting a fraction to a decimal or percent that most often cause students to struggle in Algebra 1.
What grade is Saxon math?
Saxon Math is graded K, 1, 2, 3 for kindergarten through third-grade students. After third grade, the textbooks switch to skill level instead of grade level. Thus, Math 3 is followed by Math 5/4 , which is for advanced fourth graders or for average fifth graders. The second digit is for quick workers; the first is supposed to represent the ‘average’ student.
How long does it take to complete Saxon math?
Saxon Math K through Saxon Math 3 are consumable workbooks, and my kids are happy to complete 2 pages each day, M-F. It typically takes around 10 minutes. None of my kids have ever needed the B side of the page, we just do the A side. Starting with Saxon math 54, it will take a little longer to complete each lesson, but we seldom spend more than an hour, until your child gets to Saxon Algebra, at which point my kids do often spend longer than an hour per lesson.
Is Saxon Math good for homeschooling?
My family has had so much success with Saxon Math, I often recommend it to other homeschool families. It doesn’t come with bells and whistles, but it’s thorough. Each lesson builds on the last, so that lessons are continually reviewing previous concepts, but further in-depth. I love the scope and sequence.
How many AP tests should I take in 10th grade?
I don’t recommend taking more than 3 AP tests each year since they are all administered in one week (the first two weeks in May every year) and are very high-pressure.
Is Saxon Math controversial?
Saxon Math curriculum seems to be quite controversial in certain homeschool ing circles. Homeschool moms either love it or hate it! And everyone seems to have an opinion, whether or not they’ve ever used it.
Can you purchase a teacher CD for Saxon algebra?
You may also purchase ‘teacher’ and D.I.V. E. CD’s for Saxon Algebra 1 and up that provide video instruction. We haven’t used them, as my kids prefer my instruction and I am able to provide instruction. However, they have fantastic reviews and would be a great option for a parent with less math experience.
Who wrote algebra 1/2?
Algebra 1/2 was written by John Saxon for high-schoolers who hadn’t previously taken pre-algebra or who had scored poorly. It moves at a faster pace than 8/7, but the material is the same. Saxon 8/7 was written by Stephen Hake for younger students who were ready for pre-algebra.
What is 8/7 math?
While Math 8/7 teaches all the prealgebra concepts required to succeed in Algebra 1, it also teaches students to memorize essential arithmetic skills like ratios, reducing fractions, converting a fraction to a decimal or percent that most often cause students to struggle in Algebra 1.
Is Shormann Pre-Algebra a pre-algebra?
UPDATE: Shormann Pre-algebra, is now the recommended pre-algebra course. Both Algebra ½ and Saxon 8/7 are pre-algebra courses. However, Dr. Shormann recommends his new Shormann Pre-Algebra Self-Paced eCourse. Based on John Saxon's original teaching methods, this course is hosted in a state-of-the art eLearning platform that makes learning more ...
What is the prerequisite for Shormann Math Algebra 1?
Students who have successfully completed a standard pre-algebra course, including either Saxon 8/7 or Saxon Algebra Half, are ready for Shormann Math Algebra 1.
What topic did John Saxon not integrate?
The one topic John Saxon didn’t integrate was calculus. We think it just might be the most important topic to integrate, and our current Shormann Math students are proving Algebra 1-level students can learn some calculus fundamentals!
How many years does Shormann math take?
By focusing on what matters most, Shormann Math does more in 3 years than either Common Core or Saxon. In the first two years, Shormann Math covers all the concepts presented on the SAT (the new 2016 version), the ACT, and both the CLEP College Algebra and CLEP College Math exam. A full credit of geometry is integrated into ...
What is Shormann Math?
Shormann Math builds on John Saxon’s efforts to really teach math like the language of science that it is, by not just connecting students to their world, but, more importantly, to their Creator. In doing so, students learn to wisely mingle concepts like science and Scripture, faith and reason. Doing so makes it easier to learn subjects like ...
Why don't we have a textbook?
One of the main reasons we don’t have a textbook is because math is best learned by an active, pencil and paper approach, where note-taking and showing work on homework are essential. The main times the student refers to the reading assignment is to read over any new rules or definitions prior to watching a lecture, and then later if they need to review a concept.
Can you switch to Shormann math for algebra 2?
If you switch to Shormann Math for Algebra 2, what you’ll want to be looking for is mastery of the concepts (and I can help you assess that if you want). If you feel that your daughter has mastered all the geometry concepts, then give her a geometry credit at the end of Shormann Algebra 2. Otherwise, wait until she is halfway through the Precalculus course, after which time she will have had more than enough geometry.
Is calculus a part of high school math?
And, as mentioned in the Summary above, calculus becomes a normal part of high school math when one of the priorities is to connect students to their Creator.