saxon math : About Saxon Math Books
Readers often write to ask for advice as they try to decide: which Saxon Math books to use; which specific books should be used for each specific school year; and where to purchase the hard-backed Saxon books (Saxon 54 – Calculus and Physics.)
The following are my personal opinions, developed while homeschooling our son using Saxon Math books 76 through physics; from discussions with other homeschooling parents; and during my decade of using Saxon Math books for special education students in public schools.
How do we know where to start our children in the sequence of Saxon Math books?
I make my decisions in two ways. First, at the Saxon website I print out the appropriate placement test and have the child take it as instructed. I then use the test results and accompanying suggestions to choose the book that should best meet the child’s needs.
Placement Test for Primary/K-3rd
Placement Test for Middle Grades/4th-8th
Placement Test for Algebra I
Placement Test for Algebra II
When the child begins working in the recommended book, I carefully observe the process to note if the book is a good fit for the child’s skill level. If the early lessons in the book prove to be too easy for the child, I change my plan, setting the book aside while I administer one test after another until the child scores less than 85–90%. At that point, I put the child back into the book – for the lessons covered by that specific test, and I begin instruction at that point. I remain attuned to the child, and flexible in my thinking, as I decide whether the child’s existing, and developing, skill base warrants slower or more rapid progress through each book.
by Linda Schrock Taylor
The following are my personal opinions, developed while homeschooling our son using Saxon Math books 76 through physics; from discussions with other homeschooling parents; and during my decade of using Saxon Math books for special education students in public schools.
How do we know where to start our children in the sequence of Saxon Math books?
I make my decisions in two ways. First, at the Saxon website I print out the appropriate placement test and have the child take it as instructed. I then use the test results and accompanying suggestions to choose the book that should best meet the child’s needs.
Placement Test for Primary/K-3rd
Placement Test for Middle Grades/4th-8th
Placement Test for Algebra I
Placement Test for Algebra II
When the child begins working in the recommended book, I carefully observe the process to note if the book is a good fit for the child’s skill level. If the early lessons in the book prove to be too easy for the child, I change my plan, setting the book aside while I administer one test after another until the child scores less than 85–90%. At that point, I put the child back into the book – for the lessons covered by that specific test, and I begin instruction at that point. I remain attuned to the child, and flexible in my thinking, as I decide whether the child’s existing, and developing, skill base warrants slower or more rapid progress through each book.
by Linda Schrock Taylor
saxon math : Saxon Math Kit
Kit contains all the information you will need to teach kindergarten math concepts to a child. The scripted lessons provide language and techniques that have proven effective for teachers in a variety of settings. Concepts and skills in Math K include
counting by 1's, 5's, and 10's
acting out problems
finding answers for addition and subtraction stories using manipulatives
comparing and ordering numbers
identifying common shapes
covering and reproducing designs
measuring and comparing objectives
identifying halves
creating and reading graphs.
There are two parts to the programs: the Meeting and the Lesson. During the Meeting, your child will answer questions about the calendar and practice counting, patterning, telling time, and estimation. A new increment or skill is taught during the Lesson. The program is designed so 12 lessons are taught per month. (About three lessons per week). On the other two days of the week, repeat the Meeting from the day before and use the materials that you have used in previous lessons to practice the skills and concepts introduced. Buy the Saxon Math Manipulatives Kit, which includes an array of colorful, child-friendly teaching manipulatives.
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counting by 1's, 5's, and 10's
acting out problems
finding answers for addition and subtraction stories using manipulatives
comparing and ordering numbers
identifying common shapes
covering and reproducing designs
measuring and comparing objectives
identifying halves
creating and reading graphs.
There are two parts to the programs: the Meeting and the Lesson. During the Meeting, your child will answer questions about the calendar and practice counting, patterning, telling time, and estimation. A new increment or skill is taught during the Lesson. The program is designed so 12 lessons are taught per month. (About three lessons per week). On the other two days of the week, repeat the Meeting from the day before and use the materials that you have used in previous lessons to practice the skills and concepts introduced. Buy the Saxon Math Manipulatives Kit, which includes an array of colorful, child-friendly teaching manipulatives.
by Saxon
