For use by fourth graders who have completed Math 3 or who are doing well in math, or for average fifth graders. Covers review of 4 basic math functions, estimating, 2- and 3-digit computation, decimals, fractions, rudimentary geometry, word problems. 3rd edition.

Customer Reviews

 
Angie M. from Ohio wrote the following on 05/19/2004:
I do like Saxon Math 54 better than many of the other math books simply because it seems to encompass the learning abilities of a larger arena of children in the 4th or 5th grade. It seems to be more of a mid-range math book. I have tried Abeka, Horizons, and other math books, and I do miss the colorful pages. Saxon tends to have only black and white everything. I am glad that they are changing their cover. I cannot yet tell whether that means that they are adding more color to the inside as well. That would certainly be a welcome change. With all the colors surrounding us in this world, why would a child want to look at only a black and white page day after day? I am continuing to search for other math books and what they have to offer, but Saxon seems to be one of the better ones thus far. So, unless I can find something better, this is it for now. Ed. Note: The 2004 revisions of Saxon's middle school math (5/4, 6/5, 7/6, & 8/7) do include a highlighting color.

 
kathy c. from florida wrote the following on 11/28/2006:
I ABSOUTLY LOVE all the Saxon math products! I've found them to be well planned and thorough programs! I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a complete math program!! I homeschool two children; one who according to the public school time line would only be entering 1st grade this year and another who is in 3rd grade. My "1st" grader has done all the programs along with my older daughter since day one. I am going to order the Math 5/4 for my older daughter, not because this program is too easy but because this is such a thorough program, they learn so much and so well! this program is worth every penny and more!!

 
Lynne D. from Massachusetts wrote the following on 01/08/2007:
Over the last three years, I have found the Saxon Math program to be extremely helpful in my homeschool program. The repetition, exercises, and additive nature of the system worked well for both my older daughter, who was behind typical grade level, and my younger daughter, who is above typical grade level. I agree that the "some, and some more" approach to mathematics is a bit unnerving at times, but I just explain that there are clue words in mathematical problems to help you solve them. I am ordering Math 5/4 for my 8 year old now, again, not because it is too easy, but because she has been able to systematically advance at a great pace. I really like this program.