Customer Reviews

 
Wendy S. from Rochester, NY wrote the following on 03/01/2004:
My children LOVE this math. The teacher's manual can be very intimidating. However, I have found that I can use it only when either my daughters or I need extra help learning(or teaching) with a concept. I do not use the teacher's manual daily nor do I do all the manipulatives daily. It has the ability to be used as needed. I find the price is well worth the material that you receive. It has alot of speed drills and extra practice that can be utilized or not depending on the child's ability or understanding of a concept. I chose this math over ABeka (I used this also for 2 years) because a concept is repeated several times and built on versus jumpimg from one concept to the next. Saxon uses a more incremental/systematic approach with many manipulatives for the younger kids. I would highly recommend it

 
Kimberly T. from Oregon wrote the following on 06/15/2007:
Saxon 3 is what we used for our daughter this year. I think Saxon is a really great and thorough program but it takes up way too much time. Of course, this may be because I am a mom who does exactly what it asks me to do. Accordingly, it took us 1 1/2 hours everyday, sometimes more. My daughter went from loving math to dreading it, even days with tears. I think she learned a lot from Saxon but it made her not enjoy math....Burn out! Not sure it was worth it. I loved the program but she did not! We will be trying something different this year and hope that she will enjoy and be excited about math again!

 
Lisa O. from New Jersey wrote the following on 12/07/2007:
This is my first year homeschooling and I love, love Saxon Math and so does my son. They introduce a concept and then it is repeated over and over even weeks later. The teacher's manual spells out exactly what you should be saying (I usually use it as a guide). I review it the night before and we are good to go. My son is getting a strong foundation in math and I plan on using Saxon Math again and again.

 
Shelly T. from Mpls, MN wrote the following on 03/01/2008:
I have just completed Saxon Math 3 with my first child. We have now worked from K-3, and here is my 2 cents... Math K lessons are all manipulative based, and too time consuming when you are trying to school other children. I used the MCP K workbook with my next child then went to Saxon Math 1, and this helped me keep my sanity. As for Math 1-3, the daily scripted pre-math activities tend to get very repetitive, but may be needed for some children until they memorize, say, skip counting. We don't utilize the meeting strips, but do use the meeting book calendar/weather activities. I use the teacher manual as a review to teach any new concept. I also only use worksheet A, finding side B not necessary. I do use all the facts drill sheets. I think these are very beneficial for memorization, even in grade 1. I think using the programs word for word everyday is daunting(except in the beginning with your first homeschooler it can be very helpful.) I think if you stick with it and use what works for you Saxon is a very thorough incremental program. If you use the program multiple times, you will be a pro and find yourself knowing the flow of the lessons and not needing so much script. My oldest son is 7(almost 8) and has paced through Math 3 and is now starting on Math 54, and I feel he is prepared to tackle it (Math 54 requires mastery of all add,sub, mult & div facts). I feel Saxon gives a strong early foundation and I would very highly recommend it, just don't be overwhelmed. I also think for a complete program, it has a great price (especially through Rainbow :) And if you use it more than once you simply need the workbook for your next child. Take what you feel your child can use, and move on from there. Good luck on your Math endeavers!