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Saxon Algebra 1/2 Homeschool Kit (3rd Edition)
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001524
ISBN
9781565774995
Grade 7-8
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Low Teacher Involvement
Multi-Sensory
Other Materials Required
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Description
This Saxon Algebra 1/2 Homeschool Kit contains a non-consumable hardcover student text, an answer key to problem sets and tests, and a test booklet. Solution manuals are NOT included.
Publisher's Description of Saxon Algebra 1/2 Homeschool Kit (3rd Edition)
Algebra 1/2 represents a culmination of prealgebra mathematics, covering all topics normally taught in prealgebra, as well as additional topics from geometry and discrete mathematics (used in engineering and computer sciences). Includes: Hardcover student text, softcover answer key and softcover test booklet.
Category Description for Saxon Algebra 1/2 (3rd Ed.)
Covers area, percent, ratio, order of operations, beginning algebra concepts. 3rd edition.
Details
| Product Format: | Saddle Stitched Book |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 7-8 |
| Brand: | Saxon Publishers |
| Author: | John Saxon |
| ISBN: | 9781565774995 |
| Length in Inches: | 11.25 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 1.1875 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 3.125 |
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Rated 3 out of 5
Sep 21, 2019
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Returned this text. Too much spiraled review vs. Actual teaching of new content. They need to better balance new vs. old content. Still a fan of Saxon but not this offering.
Rated 5 out of 5
Mar 12, 2018
Easy to Understand
Saxon Math does an awesome job explaining math concepts and breaking things down in a simple to understand way. It reminds me of how my college Algebra teacher, who was from China, taught. After years of struggling, I finally understood Algebra! That's how amazed I am with Saxon Math. Math is math, but everything depends on HOW it's explained. My 6th grader has a talent for math (let's not talk about Grammar, though). He's proficient in so many concepts which placed him in Algebra 1/2, but he was also missing a few important things the public school skipped over. He was able to pick up this book and fill in the gaps, because the explanations are easy for him to follow. I'm so thankful the beginning of this book repeated every concept he should have already learned, or I wouldn't have known to spend extra time teaching him long division and decimals. Now that he's mastered those, he's continued on with the book, and is doing great. I will continue to use Saxon Math with him and his 1st grade brother, because I am that impressed! Oh, and his dad's happy, cause it was created by an Army vet. He calls it "Manly Math".
Rated 5 out of 5
Sep 6, 2017
I absolutely love Saxon math curriculum.
Rated 5 out of 5
Jul 2, 2017
It is a wonderful math book!!!
It is well explained and we are enjoying how it is set up. I highly recommend it
Rated 4 out of 5
Nov 1, 2015
Like it!
I'm an overall fan of this curriculum. We just switched this year and I like it. I'm used to curriculum that has an answer key that matches the students paper with the answers written in. This is a bit confusing to grade.
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Is this 3rd edition in the homeschool set the same as the 3rd edition that is sold separately?
Yes, you can buy things separately or as a set. Its perfect if you need just the text to pass on to younger student or replace a damaged piece. Hope this helps.
What condition are these books in?
These are great books. They were brand new upon receiving them. They held up good for the entire school year and could be used by other kids.
With this ALGEBRA 1/2, I noticed You have to use the solution manual for the Problem Set, THEN go the actual student book for the answers to ONLY the ODD of the PRACTICE SET Questions. BUT WHERE ARE THE ANSWERS TO THE EVEN practice set problems?
Although the practice problems are worked out in the other Saxon course Solutions Manuals, this is not the case for Algebra 1/2. Evidently, even the Saxon expert at HMH is unsure why. He does note: "The process for completing each type of new problems is taught in the lesson but apparently the steps are not demonstrated in the practice problems."
Does it include the answer keys to the daily lessons?
Yes! Answers to daily lessons and tests.
what is the difference of half and one could i understand one if i didnt do half?
Here is the link for the Placement tests - https://www.rainbowresource.com/searchspring/?q=math+placement+tests
I heard my child could skip Saxon8/7 and take Algebra 1/2 instead. Is that acceptable?
Yes, that is a very normal pathway through the Saxon math program. Saxon 8/7 should be done by students who need extra practice before moving on to pre-algrebra. But, if your student is moving through Saxon 7/6 smoothly and understands the concepts just fine, then move them on to Algrebra 1/2 in 7th grade (or after they're done with Saxon 7/6). If you want more info, "The Well-Trained Mind" by Susan Wise Bauer is a wonderful resource.
Does the child do all the math problems by writing in the book or does this program require copying down the questions and then writing them on a separate sheet of paper?
We used a separate notebook for writing down answers. There are reproducible facts practice and tests that the kids write on, but it's a textbook so no space to write answers and show work. (Different than Singapore Math)
Does the test packet in the Algebra 1/2 include chapter tests only, or is it like lower levels and includes daily multiplication/division/addition/subtraction facts tests?
Just the chapter tests. If you are interested in facts practice you may want to go with Saxon 8/7 which is very similar to Algebra 1/2 covering the same math concepts with more explaination and practice like the lower levels.
What is included in the kit?
There is a textbook, a booklet of tests and a solutions manual.
Is this edition changed to follow common core standards?
It isn't aligned to the new Common Core, but don't let that dissuade you from purchasing! Saxon covers all concepts in a spiral methodology, with more than enough examples and practice problems with solutions, to aide even students with learning difficulties. Saxon is very easy to teach because of the format. The practice sheets, mental math, practice problems with the teacher, and then the student problems, is an excellent approach for students to retain what they learn.
I decided to use this before Algebra 1 for my kids as Algebra is such a big jump from 8/7 Saxon.
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