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Understanding Saxon Math Grade Levels

Grade Level	Saxon Title
kindergarten	Math K
1st	Math 1
2nd	Math 2
3rd	Math 3

May 7 2022

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What are the levels of Saxon math?

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. Thus, Math 3 is followed by Math 5/4 , which is for advanced fourth graders or for average fifth graders.

What grade do you have Saxon math homeschool kit?

Saxon math 87 is the only grade for which we have the actual Saxon math homeschool kit. I think I ended up buying that one new because I couldn’t find it used. All of our other Saxon textbooks are varying hardbound editions of the public school versions.

When did you start Saxon math?

We started Saxon Math back in 2002 when my oldest was about 5-years-old. Even then, I purchased used Saxon math textbooks from a friend, so they were already a couple of years old. Saxon math 87 is the only grade for which we have the actual Saxon math homeschool kit.

Should I take Saxon geometry or math in high school?

Students who dislike math or are weak in math and have no intention of taking math in college may wish to take no further math in high school following completion of Advanced Math, or they may wish to take Saxon Geometry.

Understanding Saxon Math Grade Levels

If you are new to Saxon Math and wondering at what grade level to start your student, you can find out by administering a Placement Test.

Student Placement

If you are new to Saxon Math and wondering at what grade level to start your student, you can find out by administering a Placement Test.

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 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.

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.

Is Saxon Math 1 redundant?

Saxon Math 1 covers everything that Saxon K does, so using both is redundant. You’ll want to teach number familiarity before kindergarten, though. You can read all about how I do that using fun games in ‘Homeschool Your Kindergartener (for free!) in Just 20 Minutes a Day’. Saxon Math 1 offers plenty of practice.

How to make sure your student is in the right Saxon math level for next year?

To make sure your student is in the right Saxon Math Level for next year, you may need to do a little in-depth investigation during the last weeks of your current semester. Weekly tests can be a great place to start. Certainly, standardized testing can give another clue.

What is the most important thing to remember about Saxon math?

The most important thing to remember is this: success in one Saxon math level is the best predictor of success in the next. You might feel like because the year is done, it’s time to close the current book and move on. But rushing ahead when concepts have not yet “stuck” will only do your student a disservice.