1. How do Saxon Math levels work?Kindergarten – Saxon K.1st grade – Saxon Math 1.2nd grade – Saxon Math 2.3rd grade – Saxon Math 3.4th grade – Saxon Math 5/4.5th grade – Saxon Math 6/5.6th grade – Saxon 7/6.7th grade – Saxon 8/7 or Algebra 1/2** (see explanation below)More items...
Saxon Math Placement GuideGrade LevelAccelerated StudentAverage Student8thAlgebra 1Algebra 1/27thAlgebra 1/2Math 8/76thMath 7/6Math 7/65thMath 6/5Math 6/55 more rows
Saxon Math 8/7 is on-grade level for 7th grade and for an 8th grader who may need to take it at a slower pace. Algebra 1/2 is often taken by 8th graders. Algebra 1 is often taken by 8th or 9th graders.
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Course Description The main difference between Algebra 1/2 and 8/7 is that the 8/7 has more foundational math like fractions, decimals, and percents. Algebra 1/2 has more pre-algebra concepts. Typically, students do not struggle with the algebra. It is usually fractions, decimals, and percents that trip them up.
Saxon Math 8/7 is a comprehensive middle school level course in arithmetic and geometry, as well as beginning algebra. The lessons teach new concepts gradually and continually review those already covered, so the student retains the skills learned in previous lessons.
132 lessonsCategory Description for Saxon Math 2: 132 lessons.
It's hard. You have to be able to teach Saxon math, and you have to understand it in order to actually teach it WELL. If you can't do this and the student can't understand it either...Then it's not for you. Any other helpful hints: You don't have to do every single problem unless you need more practice.
Saxon Algebra courses seem to work fine for students who grasp math fairly easily but not so well for those who struggle with the abstract thinking required. Overall, Algebra 1 is fairly easy for students to work through on their own.
Math 2 covers a larger range of critical concepts, such as working with larger numbers, geometric shapes, Venn diagrams, graphs, basic arithmetic calculations, and simple fractions. With Math 2, your child is well on the way to successfully solving multi-step problems and mastering basic concepts.
6-8) Designed as a classroom curriculum and now available to the homeschool market, Saxon Math Course 1, Course 2 and Course 3 are a 2012 version of Saxons middle school math and are roughly comparable to Math 7 6, Math 8 7 and Algebra 1/2.
0:002:48What's the Difference between Saxon 3 and Saxon Intermediate 3 ...YouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThe student workbooks only include problems and all instruction must be done in person through theMoreThe student workbooks only include problems and all instruction must be done in person through the use of the comprehensive teacher's guide each lesson includes four components the meeting the lesson.