MATH CURRICULUM COMPARISON CHART

Transcription

MATH CURRICULUM COMPARISON CHARTGradesMATHProgramsPKSaxon K-3 *Saxon 3-12 *Bob JonesHorizons (Alpha Omega) *LIFEPAC (Alpha Omega) *Switched-On Schoolhouse/Monarch (Alpha Omega)Math U See *Primary Math (US) (Singapore) *Primary Math Standards Edition (SE) (Singapore) *Primary Math Common Core (CC) (Singapore)K123 45 Christian Light MathLife of FredA Tutorsoft Math Starline Press Math ShillerMathenVision MathMcRuffy MathPurposeful Design Math (2nd Ed.)Go MathMaking Math MeaningfulRightStart Mathematics *MCP MathematicsConventional (Spunky Donkey) / Study Time MathLiberty MathematicsMiquon MathMath Mammoth (Light Blue series) *Ray's ArithmeticRay's for TodayRod & Staff MathematicsJump MathThemeVille MathBeast Academy (from Art of Problem Solving)Strayer-Upton Practical ArithmeticPrentice Hall MathArt of Problem Solving *Paradigm AcceleratedPrinciples of MathematicsA Fresh ApproachJacobs MathFoerster MathVideoTextMath Lessons for a Living EducationMathematical ReasoningDevelopmental MathMath Power Basics428Mathematics Religious Content78 Dimensions (Singapore)Math in Focus (Singapore Approach) *6 2018910 11 12 Christian N/SecularPrice Range This chart was assembled by Rainbow Resource Curriculum Consultants and is intended to be a comparative tool based on our ownunderstanding of these programs and is not necessarily reflective of publishers' opinions. Some designations are "best fit," not absolute.

Placement tests are available on our website for programs marked with an ('*').Find them at: http://www.rainbowresource.com/searchspring.php?q math placement testsApproachSpiral SequentialManipulativesConceptual/Topical RRC kit Med HighCCSSNotesAligned Low Opt ReqTeacher Involvement 2018Scripted teacher manuals.Teaching tutorials available separately. Paper manipulatives included & used in K-2.SOS is computer-based. Monarch is online only. Mastery-based. Optional songs some Christian content.Pre-CCSS CA aligned. No tests.Suggested manipulatives for lower grades.Brief Christian references in elementary level.Computer-based.Pre-CCSS, CA standards aligned. Manipulatives. Discovery, Montessori approach.Mastery Sequential. Virtual manipulatives. Modified Sequential.Consumable workbooks. Mastery & skill-based. Uses Cuisenaire rods.B & W or color versions available. Up to level 8 in the works. Mastery-based.Manipulatives are used at all levels. No Teacher Guide.Recommended for gifted students.Teaching tutorials available separately.Teaching tutorials available separately.DVD-based. Charlotte Mason approach.Skill-based levels.Written at 4th grade level / for struggling students.This chart was assembled by Rainbow Resource Curriculum Consultants and is intended to be a comparative tool based on our ownunderstanding of these programs and is not necessarily reflective of publishers' opinions. Some designations are "best fit," not absolute.Mathematics429

MATHEMATICSCOMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMS - ALL GRADESSAXON MATHThe most popular homeschooling math programhands down! Highly recommended by bothMary Pride and Cathy Duffy, Saxon Math alsowins our award for the “Most Requested Text.”Saxon math is a “user-friendly” math program- even for Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus andother generally difficult math topics. Learning isincremental and each new concept is continuously reviewed, so the learning has time to “sinkin” instead of being forgotten when the next topicis presented. Higher scores on standardizedtests and increased enrollments in upper-levelmath and science classes have resulted whereSaxon has been used in public schools. Studentslike Saxon because they feel successful in mathinstead of overwhelmed. Because of the format,children are able to work more independently.SAXON K-3 PROGRAMThe Teacher’s Manual contains the actual lesson plans and information vital to the effectivepresentation of math concepts. The consumableMeeting Books are used during the teacher-student “meeting” in which concepts are introduced, demonstrated and practiced. If teachingmore than one student at the same level, youwill only need one meeting book. ConsumableStudent Workbooks are used in grades 1-3 onlyand contain student materials, flash cards andpractice pages. The Math K Home Study Kit contains teacher edition and meeting book. Math1, 2, and 3 kits contain teacher edition, meetingbook, and a set of 2 workbooks. Manipulativesare a vital, integral part of the program; theseare not included in the Home Study Kits, but areavailable through us also.018726 Meeting Book . . . . . 18.70021349 Teacher Edition . . . . 81.6012.9570.95Math 2Skip counting; comparing numbers; solvingproblems; mastering all basic addition and subtraction facts; mastering multiplication to 5; adding and subtracting 2-digit numbers; measuring;perimeter and area; telling time to 5 minutes;identifying geometric shapes; identifying symmetry; identifying angles; graphing. 132 lessons.018400 Home Study Kit . . . 132.3087.95001526 Workbooks . . . . . . . 48.3336.25018727 Meeting Book . . . . . 18.7012.95021134 Teacher Edition . . . . 81.6070.95Math KCounting, number recognition, and sequencing;addition and subtraction stories; sorting; patterning, identifying shapes and geometric designs;telling time to the hour; using a calendar. Thereare no workbooks. 112 lessons.018398 Home Study Kit . . . . 87.0562.00 Math 3018725 Meeting Book . . . . . 18.7012.95Using math in real life; identifying place value;007918 Teacher Edition . . . . 81.6070.95 completing patterns; mastering multiplicationand division facts; adding/subtracting multi-digitMath 1numbers; multiplying a multi-digit number by aSkip counting; ordinal positions; sorting rules single digit; dividing by a 1-digit divisor; addingand patterns; solving problems; mastering basic positive and negative numbers; fractions; adding/addition and most basic subtraction facts; adding subtracting fractions with common denomina2-digit numbers without regrouping; measuring; tors; telling time to the minute; change for acomparing volume, mass and area; counting dollar; graphing. 140 lessons.money; telling time to half-hour; identifying 018401 Home Study Kit . . . 136.3597.95polygons; graphing. 130 lessons.001527 Workbooks . . . . . . . 48.3336.25018399 Home Study Kit . . . 132.3087.95 018728 Meeting Book . . . . . 18.7012.95001523 Workbooks . . . . . . . 48.3336.25 021055 Teacher Edition . . . . 84.4071.50SAXON K-3 MANIPULATIVE KITSSince manipulatives are vital to the program’s success and are NOT INCLUDED in the home study kits, we offer manipulative kits for each gradelevel, a complete K-3 kit, and individual items. The chart below shows both required (X) and optional (O) materials used in each grade level.Required ManipulativesQtyK12Balance1XXXFolding Meter/Yard StickLearning Clock (Teacher’s)1OOOOMultilink / Mathlink CubesStudent Clock2XXXXNumber Line2-Color Plastic Counters10XPattern Blocks (Plastic)1-inch Teddy Bear Counters48XPlastic Ruler (inch/cm)1 setXTangramsXDominoesGeoboard w/ Rubber BandsGeometric ShapesHundred Number Chart23Required ManipulativesXXOutdoor Thermometer1 setO1-inch Color Tiles (4 colors)1XXXQtyK1231OOO100XX1 X100XXXX2XXXXX1XX100XX1 setX Required, O OptionalOptional Items: Note that “O” items in the chart are “optional.” They are used in the program, but you might be able to substitute other materialsfor them. In the case of the teaching clock, they felt that you could get by with just the smaller student clocks. We would strongly suggest, however, the use of a teacher clock with geared hands when teaching time. From our personal experience, it is a great aid when demonstrating howthe hour passes as the minute hand sweeps around the clock.Kit Contents: Our grade level manipulative kits contain all the materials specified for that grade in the chart above. Our COMPLETE KITS containall of the materials required for grades K-3.Why buy from us? Although we are not the “official” supplier of manipulatives for the Saxon program, Saxon has reviewed our offerings and hassent many home schoolers our way. We are offering our own kits for several reasons. First, the other kit did not include everything specified bySaxon. Second, we wanted to upgrade the quality of one of the components. And, third, we felt that the homeschool market needed more flexibility! Since these kits are a fairly major expenditure for home schoolers, we assume you’ll want to know the differences between ours and theirs:¾¾ The simple balance they include is a “teeter-totter” type whereas ours is a bucket balance. Pan or bucket balances cost more than simplebalances, but we were very dissatisfied with the performance of the simple balance. Just as with a teeter-totter, if two equally-weightedobjects are on each end, they will only balance if both are seated an equal distance from the fulcrum. This does not happen with a bucket/pan balance.¾¾ We do include number lines. they do not. We do not include a “tote box.”¾¾ We do include the wall thermometer. they do not. Our price is lower.¾¾ We include the one set of tangrams required by the program. They include four sets.430MathematicsSee page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels.

Options: Now, about our flexibility! Because you may be starting Saxon Math with a child who is not in kindergarten, or might want to see howyou like the program before committing for all four levels, we offer kits by grade level that contain only the manipulatives needed for that grade.For your convenience, we also offer kits both with and without the optional items on Saxon’s chart. Additionally, you may substitute either a larger(250-pc), thicker (1 cm) set of solid plastic or wooden pattern blocks for the standard 100-pc set of 0.5 cm.-thick plastic pattern blocks. Simply usethe item number and price from the table below. CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not 3yrs.StandardWith PlasticWith WoodenKitPattern Block UpgradePattern Block UpgradeGrade K Kit Without Optional ItemsMPK000. . . . 64.95 52.50MPK0P0. . . . . 75.91 62.00MPK0W0. . . . 77.91 62.00Grade K Kit With Optional ItemsMPKW00. . . 84.94 58.00MPKWP0. . . . 95.90 67.50MPKWW0. . . 97.90 67.50Grade 1 Kit Without Optional ItemsMP1000. . . . 57.12 47.50MP10P0. . . . . 68.08 57.00MP10W0. . . . 70.08 57.50Grade 1 Kit With Optional ItemsMP1W00. . . 82.11 56.00MP1WP0. . . . 93.07 65.50MP1WW0. . . 95.07 65.50Grade 2 Kit Without Optional ItemsMP2000. . . . 53.82 43.50MP20P0. . . . . 64.78 53.00MP20W0. . . . 66.78 53.50Grade 2 Kit With Optional ItemsMP2W00. . . 83.06 54.00MP2WP0. . . . 94.02 63.50MP2WW0. . . 96.02 63.00Grade 3 Kit Without Optional ItemsMP3000. . . . 27.48 23.50MP30P0. . . . . 38.44 33.00MP30W0. . . . 40.44 33.00Grade 3 Kit With Optional ItemsMP3W00. . . 52.47 32.50MP3WP0. . . . 63.43 42.00MP3WW0. . . 65.43 42.00Complete Kit Without Optional ItemsMPC000. . . . 79.27 62.00MPC0P0 . . . . 90.23 71.00MPC0W0. . . . 92.23 71.00Complete Kit With Optional ItemsMPCW00. . 108.51 71.00MPCWP0. . . 119.47 80.00MPCWW0. . 121.47 80.00NOTE: To substitute Judy Teacher’s Clock for standard teacher’s clock in kits with optional items - substitute “J” for the sixth digit (ending zero) inthe above item numbers and add 12.00.For example, to purchase the Grade 2 kit including optional items, upgrading the pattern blocks to a set of 250 1 cm.-thick wooden ones, andsubstituting a Judy clock in place of the standard teacher’s clock, use item #MP2WWJ - cost will be 74.00.Because you may already have some of the manipulatives included in kits, we offer manipulatives separately and in the quantities needed for theprogram. After reviewing the materials lists in the Saxon books, three items are worth mentioning: Although not indicated on the chart, a set of double-six dominoes is used in one lesson in Saxon Grade 2. In one lesson in grade 3 (L130), directions indicate the use of 12 2-colored counters (more than the kit provides). Use color tiles instead. In Saxon grade 3, you need 20 100 bills, 50 10 bills, and 50 1 bills. While some of you may have this laying about the house, andothers have ample play money from a board game, we carry what you need for the program. See item #019969 below. Coins are alsoneeded, but a trip to the bank will supply needed quantities!Bucket BalanceAs the name suggests, this sturdy balance scaleuses buckets instead of pans. Measures bothsolids and liquids, and the transparent bucketsare removable for easy cleaning. Colorful scaleis made of durable plastic, and there’s even astorage drawer in the base. The deep bucketshold approximately 300 ml, with markings every50 ml, for measuring. Also features sliding compensators.018729 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.9915.952-Colored Plastic Counters018732 Set of 10 . . . . . . . . . . .018733 Set of 100 . . . . . . . . . .1-Inch Teddy Bear Counters CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not 3yrs.018734 Set of 48 . . . . . . . . . . 6.25018735 Set of 100 . . . . . . . . 14.950.504.254.758.95DominoesDouble-Six set contains 28 large, solid hardwood engraved dominoes (black with white dots).Teaching ClockDouble-Nine set is similar, but with 55 dominoes.13” diameter clock is geared so that the hour CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not 3yrs.hand moves proportionately with the minute 018736 Double-Six . . . . . . . . . .2.50hand. Made of durable plastic.004074 Double-Nine . . . . . . . 3.953.75008925 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.9914.95Geometric ShapesJudy Clock (MAY BE SUBSTITUTED IN KIT)10 plastic 3-D shapes approx 1” in size. IncludesIn our opinion, the best geared clock avail- pyramids, cone, cube, cylinder, sphere, rectanable. The advantage of the Judy Clock is that gular prism, triangular prism, and more.it’s practically child-proof. If hands are moved 003491 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.253.95in an abnormal way, the gear mechanism willnot break. We’ve had ours for years and it looks Hundred Number Chartgood and works perfectly despite some prettyLaminated chart from 1-100 in 1” squares.rugged “time telling!” SEE NOTE ABOVE.Blank grid on reverse.018730 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25.9918.95 018739 Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.75004371 Number Tiles 1-100 . 9.958.95Student ClocksThese are standing clocks with independently Folding Meter/Yard Stickmoving hands.018740 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.003.95018731 Set of two . . . . . . . . 3.173.00Multilink / Mathlink CubesMiniature Geared Judy Clock CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not 3yrs.A 5” diameter student clock with geared hands 018741 Set of 100 . . . . . . . . 16.6015.95to maintain hour/minute relationship.003070 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.834.75 Number Lines w/ Write ‘n Wipe MarkerTwo mark-on/wipe-off student number linesGeoboard - 7”, 5 x 5 pin, double-sidedwith a write ‘n wipe marker. One number lineSquare plastic with a 5 x 5 pin array. Rubber shows 0-25 with ample space above to “loop”bands included. Sold here by the EACH. (All of numbers together with marker. The other is numour above kits, however, include2 Geoboards w/ bered -20 to 20. Both have peel-off backing sorubber bands.)you may mount them on desks, etc.018737 EACH . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25 018742 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.75See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels.Tangrams010884 One set plastic . . . . . 1.36TANGR4 4 sets (diff. colors) . . 4.481.253.95Color Tiles1” square plastic tiles in four bright colors (red,blue, green & yellow). Set of 100 (25 of eachcolor). CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not 3yrs.018746 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.505.75Pattern BlocksAll pattern blocks are solid,not the cookie-cutter types.Sets vary in size and thickness. See complete description later in this section. CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not 3yrs.018743 100 .5 cm-thick plastic 9.99018744 250 1 cm-thick plastic 20.95015445 250 1 cm-thick wood . 22.957.9517.9517.95Plastic Ruler (inch/cm)This flexible plastic ruler has inches on oneside, and a metric/inches combination on theother. The inches-only side is graduated in increments of 1/2 inch, while the metric/inches sidehas one edge measured in centimeters, one edgewith 1/4 inch graduations. Sold by the each.Two are needed in the Saxon K-3 program.018847 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.75Outdoor ThermometerUse indoors or out - has large, visible numbersin Celsius and Fahrenheit. Includes mountingscrews and is made of durable, waterproof plastic. 3” x 14½”.018745 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.853.75Play MoneyBills approximate real currency in size andcolor. Includes 20 100 bills, 5 50 bills, 5 20bills, 50 10 bills, 5 5 bills, and 50 1 bills.019969 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.75Mathematics431

MATH INTERMEDIATE SERIES (3-5)Also available fromthe publishers of Saxonis the Math IntermediateSeries (their public schoolline). This textbook-basedprogram offers an alternative for parents whowant to stick to Saxon,but want a colorful, hardcover text written to thestudent, rather than anoverwhelming scripted teacher’s manual – thereare no teacher’s manuals in this series.Grade 3 can be used in lieu of the traditionalSaxon Math 3 and covers the same topics –addition/subtraction facts, fractions, probability, estimating/calculating area, multiplicationand division facts, dividing two-digit numbers,multiplying three numbers, arrays, congruentshapes, capacity, polygons, classifying angles,adding/subtracting multi-digit numbers, estimating lengths and distances, etc. There are 110lessons and 11 “Investigations” which exploremath concepts in-depth. Manipulatives are mentioned (but optional), and assessments are writtenonly as opposed to both oral and written in thetraditional Saxon Math 3.Grades 4 and 5 can be used instead of Saxon5/4 and 6/5. These include 120 lessons each,along with 12 “Investigations” in each. EarlyFinisher Problems found in the Intermediateedition offer enrichment and real-world application. Intermediate 4 includes word problems,elapsed time, inverse operations, multiplyingtwo and three-digit numbers, mixed number andimproper fractions, fractions/decimals/percents,geometry and measurement, division with twoand three-digit numbers, estimating perimeter/area/volume, probability, etc. Intermediate 5includes word problems, add/subtract/multiply/divide whole numbers/decimals/fractions/mixednumbers, equivalent fractions, convert betweenfractions/decimals/percents, estimation, variables/expressions/equations, geometry and measurement, probability, etc. Manipulatives are referenced throughout these levels (unlike 5/4 and6/5), but they are optional. The same methodology is employed in both the Intermediate andtraditional Saxon Homeschool math courses, butIntermediate goes more into detail with the 4-stepproblem-solving process: 1) understand the problem, 2) devise a plan, 3) carry out the plan, and4) look back (evaluate).Homeschool Kits include student text, test bookand test answers, solutions manual, and “PowerUp” workbook. The “Power Up” Workbook(similar to Meeting Book at third grade level)is consumable and offers practice with mathfacts, mental math, and problem solving. Pleasenote that there are Activity Pages referencedin each student text which are only availableas free downloads (see our site listings for theHomeschool Kits to download).Additional materials are available separately – Written Practice Workbook, AdaptationsStudent Workbook, and Student Reference Chart.Adaptations Workbooks provide alternatives forstudents with special needs. This consumableworkbook contains adapted versions of thepractice problems found in the student text, withplenty of space provided for working the problems in the workbook. The adapted problems432Mathematicsoffer more visual prompts and clues for doing theproblems. Written Practice Workbook includesconsumable worksheets of the Written PracticeProblems found in the text. Student ReferenceChart is intended for easy access to formulas,helpful hints, and other reference tools. This isa great opportunity for those who love the SaxonMath approach; you can now choose your program at these levels.EACH HOMESCHOOL KIT . . 131.1094.00EACH STUDENT TEXT . . . . . 107.2080.40EACH TESTING BOOK . . . . . . 23.8516.95EACH SOLUTIONS MANUAL . 46.2034.65EACH POWER UP WKBK . . . . 12.209.15EACH ADAPTATIONS WKBK . 49.5337.15EACH PRACTICE WKBK . . . . . 16.0012.00EACH REFERENCE CHART . . . . 6.204.65*same chart used with both Gr. 4 & 5Gr. 3Gr. 4Gr. 5HS Kit020006017981018061Text059203059204059205Test Bk020066018006018062Solutions020068018015018072Gr. 3Gr. 4Gr. 5Power Bk020067018007018070Adapt t017976018016*018016*SAXON MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMSFeaturing the same methodology as previouseditions plus enhanced mathematical content,Homeschool Kits contain a non-consumablestudent edition textbook, consumable tests andworksheets for one student, and a solutions manual. All three components of the HomeschoolKit come softbound. The Student Edition Textuses a two-color page layout, as opposed to theblack and white pages of prior editions. Testsand Worksheets include a significant amount offact drill practice, course tests, as well as variousforms for recording student progress. SolutionsManual contains solutions to all problems in thetext and tests.Math 54 (3rd ed) (4-5)For use by fourth graders who have completedMath 3 or who are doing well in math, or foraverage fifth graders. Covers review of 4 basicmath functions, estimating, 2- and 3-digit computation, decimals, fractions, rudimentary geometry, word problems.024422 Homeschool Kit . . . 109.0077.95024424 Student Text . . . . . . .57.0039.95024425 Tests & Wkshts . . . . . 27.0519.95024423 Solutions Manual . . . 35.1024.95Math 65 (3rd ed) (5-6)Covers multiplication, division, word problems,Math Intermediate Manipulative Kits (3-5)fractions, decimals, percents, basic geometry,Based on manipulatives used in the text and option- negative numbers.al PDF worksheets.024426 Homeschool Kit . . . 109.0077.95SMI3MK Intermediate 3 . . . . 141.69 112.00 024428 Student Text . . . . . . .57.0039.95Geometric Shapes (1”), fraction circles,024429 Tests & Wkshts . . . . . 27.0519.95wooden cubes, 1 cm. graph paper, base ten024427 Solutions Manual . . . 35.1024.95set, Judy instructional clock, 2-color plasticcounters (100), folding meter/yard stick,Math 76 (4th ed) (6-7)pattern blocks (.5 cm, 100), indoor-outdoorCovers decimals, fractions, number lines, meathermometer, color tiles (100), English/metricsurement, area, perimeter, volume, place value,ruler, play money, overhead cm graph grids,solid figures, percent, ratio, unit conversion,overhead inch graph grids, spectra-mat (17”probability, angles, coordinates.x 14”), white dice (2), multiplication table,024430 Homeschool Kit . . . 121.3087.00platform scale, plastic coins.024432 Student Text . . . . . . .57.0039.95SMI4MK Intermediate 4 . . . . 149.85 109.95 024433 Tests & Wkshts . . . . . 33.6524.95Wooden cubes, fraction tiles with tray, com024431 Solutions Manual . . . 41.9529.95pass, stopwatch, 1 cm graph paper, base tenset, balance scale, Judy instructional clock,Math 87 (3rd ed) (7-8)2-colored plastic counters (100), foldingCovers fractions, decimals, percents, geomemeter/yard stick, indoor-outdoor thermomtry, area, volume, ratio, proportion, exponents,eter, English/metric ruler, 1” graph paper,scientific notation, signed numbers, algebraicplay money set, dice (2), multiplication table,terms, 2-step equations and inequalities, slope,platform scale, and coins set.graphing, the Pythagorean Theorem.SMI5MK Intermediate 5 . . . . . . .33.00 024434 Homeschool Kit . . . 121.3087.00Fraction circles, 1 cm graph paper, folding024436 Student Text . . . . . . .57.0039.95meter/yard stick, color tiles (100), English/024437 Tests & Wkshts . . . . . 33.6524.95metric ruler, play money set, dice (2), 6”024435 Solutions Manual . . . 41.9529.95protractor, and mixed coins set.Saxon Middle-School Math Courses (5-8)Designed as a classroom curriculum and nowavailable to the homeschool market, Course 1,Course 2 and Course 3 are a 2012 version ofSaxon’s middle school math and are roughlycomparable to Math 76, Math 87 and Algebra1/2. They are designed to be the sequel for theMath Intermediate Series and to prepare the student for Algebra 1 & 2 (4th ed.). Course components include a Student Text, a Solutions Manual,a Power-Up Workbook and a Course AssessmentBook. [There is also a Teacher’s Manual for eachcourse that we do not sell.] The Saxon incremental methodology is evident in these coursesas is their commitment to continual review andrepetition.See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels.

The hardcover Student Text provides all thedaily instruction and assignments. As is Saxon’snorm, the text is no-nonsense but attractivein a clean-cut way. An accent color helpsillustrate concepts and provides some organizational structure. There are 120 daily Lessonsplus 12 Investigations (practical application) ineach course. Groups of ten Lessons and oneInvestigation are wrapped into a Section, each ofwhich has a particular focus and includes particular mathematical strands.Daily Lessons follow a pattern that will befamiliar to Saxon users. A Power Up (BuildingPower) section reviews math facts and providesmental math problems as well as a problem solving “dilemma” (i.e. problem). The New Concept(Increasing Knowledge) segment provides instruction (written directly to the student), workedexamples and a short Practice Set for reinforcingwhat has just been learned. Written Practice(Strengthening Concepts) is a longer set of problems that reviews and continues practice on concepts cumulative from the start of the book. EarlyFinishers (not included with every lesson) are afew real-world application problems availableto students who complete the assignment early.The Solutions Manuals include both answersand solutions. There are answers to the following: Power-Up facts, Mental Math and ProblemSolving. There are solutions to the following:Assessments, Practice Sets, Written Practice,and Early Finishers. [Please note that answersand solutions to some sets of exercises are onlyavailable to those with the Teacher’s Manual.]Power-Up Workbooks provide one page warmups for each lesson. These include Facts Practice,Mental Math, and Problem Solving exercises.Course Assessments Book provides: PlacementTest, Baseline Test, Power-Up Tests, CumulativeTests (taken after every five lessons beginningwith Lesson 10 with two versions of each) andBenchmark Tests, as well as answer sheets andan End-of-Course Exam. There is also explanatory information about each of the tests andanswer forms. The Placement Test covers Math54 through Course 3 and includes an answerkey plus placement guide. The multiple-choiceBaseline Test gauges the skills of an incomingstudent and should be given early in the schoolyear. The content covers skills and conceptsthat are included in the math curriculum of thepreceding year. This test might be totally unnecessary if you’re a continuing Saxon student but ifcoming into Saxon from another series, it couldbe helpful to determine if the course is the rightone. Solutions for this test are in the SolutionsManual. Power Up Tests are given along withthe Cumulative Tests and are designed as a quickassessment of fact recall. Benchmark Tests serveas quarterly exams or to help identify conceptswhich need additional instruction and practice.The End-of-Course Exam (multiple choice) is afinal exam. This Course Assessments Book isexpensive and may be necessary if you need toprovide tests for an overseeing agency. WrittenPractices are cumulative, however, and willprovide much the same information if takenunder testing conditions. The Assessments Bookis reproducible for a classroom.This series from Saxon is a more recent versionof their middle school math. Although Course 1compares roughly to Math 76 and Course 2 compares roughly to Math 87, there are significantdifferences between Course 3 and Algebra 1/2.The homeschool editions of Math 54, 65, 76,and 87 along with Algebra 1/2 appear to be a bitmore advanced at each level than their Coursecounterparts. This is noticeable when comparingthe placement tests from each series. Althoughthere are similar types of problems, computational difficulty appears to be stronger in the olderhomeschool edition. As mentioned earlier, thereis a TM (and a couple of other resources) for thisseries that is not available to us. However, eachcourse is totally “do-able” with the componentsavailable. Homeschool kits include all four individual components. JaniceEACH STUDENT EDITION . . 109.6082.20Course 1061422 Student Edition062529 Assessments . . . . . . . 96.9350.50062530 Power-Up Workbook 11.608.70062531 Solutions Manual . . . 50.0737.55SMC1HK Homeschool Kit . . 201.15 173.95Course 2061423 Student

Written at 4th grade level / for struggling students. . Saxon math is a “user-friendly” math program - even for Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus and . tains teacher edition and meeting book. Math 1, 2, and 3 kits cont