Saxon Algebra 1/2 Homeschool Kit (3rd Edition)
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Saxon Algebra 1/2 Homeschool Kit (3rd Edition)

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ISBN: 9781565774995
Grades: 7-8
Note: If student is strong in 8/7 then can skip Algebra 1/2.

Product Description:

This 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 Description:

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.




Category Description for Saxon High School Programs:

Homeschool Kits contain a non-consumable hardcover student text, an answer key to problem sets and tests, and a test booklet. Solution manuals are NOT included unless you purchase a Homeschool Kit with Solutions Manual. For each problem, these manuals take you step-by-step to the solution. A big help if higher level math isn't your strong suit. All books are the most current edition. Please note that Homeschool Kit contents for Geometry and 4th Editions of Algebra 1 and Algebra 2 are different and do include a solution manual.

Saxon Math High School Comparison Chart




Category Description for Saxon Math:

Students like Saxon because they feel successful in math instead of overwhelmed.

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.




Category Description for COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMS - ALL GRADES:



Primary Subject
Mathematics
Grade Start
7
Grade End
8
Note 1
If student is strong in 8/7 then can skip Algebra 1/2.
ISBN
9781565774995
Author
John Saxon
Format
Saddle Stitched Book
Brand Name
Saxon Publishers
Weight
3.25 (lbs.)
Dimensions
11.25" x 8.25" x 1.0"
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I am tutoring a student and need this reference.
Tracy R on Jan 15, 2021
to go with Teaching Tape's DVDs
Don on Sep 15, 2020
I am tutoring a student and need this reference.
Tracy R on Jan 15, 2021
I love Saxon Math for my teenager. She loves tackling it on her own.
Paul W on Oct 24, 2020
to go with Teaching Tape's DVDs
Don on Sep 15, 2020
Saxon is highly rated
Kimberly F on Sep 6, 2020
We are doing a live online course and feel very confident that Saxon is preparing our children well in math.
Tiffany E on Sep 4, 2020
Needed it for my son's 8th grade math class through Catholic Homeschool Connection.
Christina O on Aug 31, 2020
I bought Saxon's Algebra 1/2 to fill in the holes of my son's current math experience. It had great parent reviews as well as being mentioned at a Top Pick by Cathy Duffy Reviews.
Nicole H on Aug 26, 2020
I spoke with a Rainbow specialist
Lisa v on Aug 24, 2020
Niece will proceed at this level
Bill W on Aug 19, 2020
Required for online class
Luke M on Aug 12, 2020
homeschooling
elizabeth h on Aug 8, 2020
Very well explained assignments using a spiral method of teaching. Works great for my students.
Patrick R on Jul 30, 2020
My mom used this when homeschooling my siblings so I thought it would be good for my son also.
Elizabeth B on Jun 26, 2020
We love Saxon Math!
Heidi F on Jun 26, 2020
for classical conversations
Kevin M on Jun 21, 2020
We used Saxon for 4th and 5th grade and loved its spiral approach. After veering off for a bit into Singapore, we are back to Saxon for its tried and true method.
Joy K on Apr 9, 2020
Love Saxon Math!! Best math curriculum out there!
Carolina A on Sep 9, 2019
needed for co-op class
Nicole B on Aug 29, 2019
we use saxon math for our homeschooling curriculum.
Melissa I on Aug 24, 2019
Classical Conversations Challenge B
Jamie C on Aug 11, 2019
For our home school curriculum.
Amalie C on Aug 4, 2019
Success with earlier Saxon maths
Jeremiah on Jul 12, 2019
Need math for next year
Jennifer M on Jul 2, 2019
I really like the Saxon approach as it includes a lot of review, and quite a few applicable word problems. I am choosing the Algebra 1/2 because I think the 8/7 is a little too easy for my 7th grader...
Kira M on Sep 26, 2018
Recommended
Jennifer M on Aug 12, 2018
cc curriculum
Monica V on Aug 6, 2018
Wonderful book at an amazing price!
Trish R on Aug 2, 2018
simple, yet challenging for students.
User on Jul 24, 2018
Saxon is solid and the spiral method really works well for my kids.
Amanda W on May 9, 2018
Gets the job done with solid teaching!
Anne F on Apr 21, 2018
It is a highly reputable program and my daughter would like to participate in a co-op type thing that will use this curriculum.
Jennifer H on Apr 5, 2018
We use Saxon for math
Krista L on Mar 22, 2018
Math that makes sense. I understand Algebra very well, and I couldn't make very much sense of the other curriculums I researched. Repetition, Review, and an incremental approach is exactly how I was taught, and I learned it well, so I will be using this with my son.
Michael S on Feb 9, 2018
This best matches the school curriculum my son has been in. He is enrolled at a fast paced charter school, but because of some scheduling issues I needed to do math at home. We have a friend in a similar situation and she highly recommended this text to keep our boys on track.
CHERI C on Jan 13, 2018
for teaching
Thomas W on Sep 6, 2017
We've always used Saxon math and love it.
Monica R on Aug 23, 2017
It is suggested by our home school cooperative
Kim J on Aug 22, 2017
Have been using Saxon for all math curriculum.
Karin T on Aug 21, 2017
Loaned or lost previous copy.
Dana S on Aug 21, 2017
Thorough and complete program for algebra prep.
John A on Aug 9, 2017
I LOVE Saxon math!
Christa C on Jun 30, 2017
It was recommended to us by our homeschool community.
Gabriela J on May 31, 2017
Current Saxon user
Renee M on Mar 8, 2017
Longtime Saxon users. Love this series. Very sensible, plain, old fashioned, accessible approach to math. Lots of practice offered.
Julie V on Dec 14, 2016
Needed updated edition
Rhonda W on Oct 25, 2016
Hope to order the Teach set that goes with this. Needed it for our son's class
User on Aug 31, 2016
it is used in our co-op
mary k on Aug 22, 2016
For school
Gregory C on Aug 17, 2016
Our daughter did not like all the "conversation" in Teaching Textbooks and our contact teacher (we homeschool in Alaska) showed her this. She like the clean, simple explanations.
Allison H on Aug 16, 2016
Curriculum chosen by our University Model School
Jill R on Aug 5, 2016
I love Saxon Math for my teenager. She loves tackling it on her own.
Paul W on Oct 24, 2020
Saxon is highly rated
Kimberly F on Sep 6, 2020
What condition are these books in?
A shopper on Oct 28, 2020
BEST ANSWER: 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?
A shopper on Sep 14, 2020
BEST ANSWER: 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?
A shopper on Aug 15, 2020
BEST ANSWER: Yes! Answers to daily lessons and tests.
what is the difference of half and one could i understand one if i didnt do half?
A shopper on Aug 29, 2018
BEST ANSWER: 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?
Rebecca on Apr 12, 2018
BEST ANSWER: 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?
A shopper on Oct 28, 2017
BEST ANSWER: 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?
A shopper on Mar 9, 2016
BEST ANSWER: 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?
A shopper on Dec 9, 2015
BEST ANSWER: There is a textbook, a booklet of tests and a solutions manual.
Is this edition changed to follow common core standards?
A shopper on Nov 21, 2015
BEST ANSWER: 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.
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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.
September 21, 2019
Purchased
 1 year ago
Rated 5 out of 5
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".
March 12, 2018
Purchased
 over 2 years ago
Rated 5 out of 5
I absolutely love Saxon math curriculum.
September 6, 2017
Rated 5 out of 5
It is a wonderful math book!!!
It is well explained and we are enjoying how it is set up. I highly recommend it
July 2, 2017
Purchased
 over 3 years ago
Rated 4 out of 5
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.
November 1, 2015
Purchased
 over 5 years ago

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