Video clip lectures developed for use with Saxon’s Home Study Kits (though designed FOR, they were not designed BY Saxon). Lecture sets, which contain one lecture per lesson, are available by level for Math 54 through Calculus and Physics. Each level is contained on one or two CD-ROMs. D.I.V.E. lectures are ideal for the student who needs a little more explanation than what’s available in the text. I’ve found that even when you carefully read a math text, it’s often easier to understand a new concept if you can hear someone else verbalize it. The lectures are approximately 10-20 minutes long (the higher the level, the longer lecture). Each lecture is stored in its own file. To use D.I.V.E., the student opens his text to the next lesson and opens the corresponding lecture file on the computer. Lectures take place on a chalkboard/whiteboard screen. You hear the teacher, but don’t actually see him - rather you only see what he writes on the board. The student’s job is to follow along in the text (please note: the D.I.V.E. CDs do not follow along with the text on a problem-by-problem basis) and to take notes. In a typical lecture, the teacher gives a short explanation and works several practice problems. Lectures are given by Dr. David Shormann, an experienced math and science teacher. Aside from an occasional quote from the Bible (used to preface a lecture), the content is always focused on the topic at hand. Lectures can easily be paused, rewound, or fast-forwarded so the student can work at his own pace. For the Physics level, a Physics Video Lab is available in addition to the regular D.I.V.E CD-ROM. This convenient video tutorial follows Saxon Physics 1^st Edition and the regular CD lectures. It performs the experiments for you using several thousand dollars worth of science equipment, including radar guns, photogate timers, and stroboscopes. Each Physics Video Lab includes photos, video, and graphs and tables from the lab experiment. Students can print out a lab activity sheet, watch the lab and record experimental data, pause the CD-ROM to complete calculations, and then turn the CD back on to check work. 23 labs are included in all and most of them follow the scientific method (question, hypothesis, methods, results, discussion). All labs are taught from a Christian perspective. Four quarterly exams, with video solutions, are also provided (these are based on the exams found in the Saxon Physics test book, so students can study these to prepare for those exams). At each level, these tutorials provide valuable verbal instruction for students. Please note that the edition of the DIVE CD must match the edition of the Saxon textbook that you are using. System requirements: Windows 95 or greater (including Vista), Mac OS (all versions), Quicktime (free to download at www.apple.com), speakers, CD-ROM drive. ~ Anh

Customer Reviews

 
Betsie Z. from Atlanta, GA wrote the following on 06/09/2007:
We follow the suggestion of a particular curriculum guide which encourages the use of Saxon math at the pace of one year ahead of the Saxon Co. suggestions. By the time our children have reached the 65 level, they have all been ready for some independent learning with their math. The D.I.V.E. CD's have been a super tool to instill a sense of responsibility (not to mention a chance to be on the computer, even for a short time period!) in the 4th grade child. The lessons can be watched by the parent and child together, too, if desired. Our children have thrived in math with these CD's, and we love them!

 
Teresia S. from Rainsville, AL wrote the following on 08/05/2008:
We began using the DIVE cd's with Math 7/6. They have been a tremendous help. My son enjoys using the computer in his schooling and being able to stop and review what the lesson presented has been a big help to him. The cd teacher covers the material well and at a nice pace. I would recommend purchasing the DIVE cd's along with the text book for all Saxon Math products. I believe they are an invaluable tool.

 
Amanda H. from Arkansas wrote the following on 02/03/2010:
We have used Saxon with the Dive CD for the last 3 years, grades 5 to 7. This combination has changed math time completely, it is no longer a frustrating time for us. It is the best money I have spent for her math education. I will continue to purchase it through high school. Since Saxon lists the lesson number with each problem if she does not understand how to work the problem she can view that lesson on the Dive CD again. Dr. Shormann gives a few examples in each lesson and then he gives a few practice problems. The student pauses the CD and works the problem and then they watch Dr. Shormann work the problem to make sure they are working it correctly. His examples and practice problems are different from the ones given in the book.