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DIVE CD-ROM Saxon 7/6 4ED Win/Mac
System requirements for CD-ROM: Mac OS X & Windows 7, 8, 10, & later. MP4 and PDF file types.
WHAT'S ON THE DIVE CD
120 LESSON VIDEO LECTURES
12 INVESTIGATION VIDEO LECTURES
WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT CHART
QUESTION AND ANSWER EMAIL SERVICE
- TEACHER'S GUIDE
WHAT YOU NEED
* A SAXON MATH 7/6 4th EDITION HOME STUDY KIT
- COMPUTER: ALL MAC OS OR WINDOWS XP OR HIGHER
- SPEAKERS AND/OR HEADPHONES
VIDEO LECTURES TEACH STEP-BY-STEP
Dr. Shormann teaches every lesson step by step on a digital blackboard that looks and sounds like a real classroom. The only difference is, you can easily pause, rewind and fast-forward the lecture, learning at your own pace. With degrees in aerospace engineering and science, Dr. Shormann has over 15 years experience teaching all levels of Saxon Math. His unique experience enables him to understand how all the lessons in a book fit together as well as how the curriculum builds all the way through Calculus and Physics.
BITE-SIZED LESSONS INCREASE UNDERSTANDING
Teaching three to five practice problems in each lesson, Dr. Shormann reviews previously learned concepts and connects each "bite-sized" concept to the next. This makes complex concepts easier to grasp while showing students the big picture. During the lecture, students work interactively by taking notes and working the practice problems with him. They are encouraged to pause, rewind, and fast-forward until they fully understand the new concept.
TAUGHT FROM A BIBLICAL FOUNDATION
Connecting Scripture with math and science, he teaches math as the God-given language of science, a tool for understanding God's creation and the purpose and pattern evident in Creation. The history of mathematics is also discussed which shows the tremendous Christian heritage of mathematics and science, and how all mathematics resulted from a study of His creation. It doesn't take long to discuss, but it is important to remind all students that God is the Author and Creator of all knowledge, including mathematics. Consider this: in our world, there exists a huge collection of facts, all subject to interpretation. Who do you want to interpret those facts for your child, a Christian or a non-Christian?
CONTINUAL REVIEW INCREASES LONGTERM RETENTION
After the lecture, students complete homework problems in the Saxon textbook. Each homework set provides continual review of previously learned concepts. Research has shown this method superior for increasing long term retention and recall time but it can be a problem for students who need to re-learn forgotten concepts. With DIVE, the student simply re-watches the corresponding DIVE lecture which is printed in parentheses next to each question. Better than giving them the answer, the student relearns the forgotten concept and immediately applies it to the problem; significantly increasing retention.
EXTRA HELP TO ENSURE UNDERSTANDING
The Saxon Homestudy Kit includes a Solutions Manual which shows how to work each problem step by step. We recommend reviewing the correpsonding DIVE lesson first, then consult the Solutions Manual if further help is needed. If more help is needed, you can email Dr. Shormann for more detailed explainations. However, our program is so comprehensive, this is rarely necessary.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why use Saxon Math?
Saxon Math is a research proven math curriculum developed in the 1980s by John Saxon. The Saxon approach is unique in that, instead of massing instruction, practice, and assessments, Saxon distributes them throughout the lessons and school year. Most math programs use a massed approach, whereby instruction, practice, and assessment of a skill or concept occur within a short period of time and are usually clustered within a single chapter or unit. Research has shown that Incremental Development, Distributed Practice, and Cumulative Assesment is superior to all other teaching methods, increasing longterm retention and recall speed which naturally leads to higher standardized test scores. However, most curriculums do not use this method because it is more difficult to teach and requires continual re-teaching of previously learned concepts. As an experienced Saxon teacher, Dr. Shormann provides comprehensive lectures in a format that is easy to re-teach forgotten or missed concepts.
Where should I place my child?
If your child has done well in their previous course and it is a fairly rigorous curriculum, such as A Beka, Horizons, or Bob Jones, your child should be able to transition directly into Saxon at the appropriate grade level. If your child has struggled with math in the past, has been in public school, or you have other concerns, we recommend taking the placement test .
Caution: While you can administer the Placement Test, if Saxon was not used for the previous course, the it may place your student lower than necessary. Most students should be placed at or no lower than one grade level below. not be placed more than one level below their grade* in the chart below.
The most popular homeschooling math program hands down! Highly recommended by both Mary Pride and Cathy Duffy, Saxon Math also wins our award for the "Most Requested Text." Saxon math is a "user-friendly" math program - even for Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus and other usually difficult math topics. Learning is incremental and each new concept is continuously reviewed, so the learning has time to "sink in" instead of being forgotten when the next topic is presented. Higher scores on standardized tests and increased enrollments in upper-level math and science classes have resulted where Saxon has been used in public schools. Students like Saxon because they feel successful in math instead of overwhelmed. Because of the format, children are able to work more independently.
Saxon Math is a user-friendly math program that takes an incremental approach – teaching a new mathematical concept every day while
constantly reviewing previously covered concepts in “mixed practice”
problem sets. The learning has time to sink in instead of being forgotten when the next topic is presented. Children can work more
independently beginning with 4th grade– there are no manipulatives
or teacher editions; information is directed to the student within the
student text. Lesson Reference Numbers are placed by each mixed
practice problem in the student text so students can easily refer to
the lesson(s) where they first learned the concept. A solution manual
takes you step-by-step from the initial problem to the solution, which is a
big help, especially in the higher levels.
Featuring the same methodology as previous editions plus enhanced mathematical content, Homeschool Kits contain a non-consumable student edition textbook, consumable tests and worksheets for one student, and a solutions manual. All three components of the Homeschool Kit come softbound. The Student Edition Text uses a two-color page layout, as opposed to the black and white pages of prior editions. Tests and Worksheets include a significant amount of fact drill practice, course tests, as well as various forms for recording student progress. Solutions Manual contains solutions to all problems in the text and tests.
What's covered in this level: For use by sixth graders who have completed Saxon 6/5 or who have
placed into Saxon 7/6. Decimals, fractions, number lines, measurement,
area, perimeter, volume, place value, solid figures, percent, ratio, unit
conversion, probability, angles, coordinates.
Middle School Homeschool Kits contain a non-consumable Student
Edition (textbook), consumable Tests and Worksheets for one student,
and a Solutions Manual. Tests and Worksheets also include fact drill practice, course tests, and activity sheets to use with Investigation lessons, and
various other forms.
Product Format: | CD-ROM |
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Brand: | DIVE |
Grades: | 6-7 |
EAN/UPC: | 700261254562 |
Length in Inches: | 7.75 |
Width in Inches: | 5.5 |
Height in Inches: | 0.125 |
Weight in Pounds: | 0.1 |