Saxon Math

[margoargo]

Has anybody used 8/7 for a 5th grader? This is where he has placed (after completing ABEKA 4 last year), and 7/6 seems too slow moving for him.

[wimseycat]

Hi,

I think my son (9yo at the time) went from 7/6 to Algebra 1 with Saxon. It is my understanding that Saxon 8/7 and Pre-Algebra are pretty similar so you might be able to jump right to Pre-Algebra. Most people I know either do 8/7 or go right into Pre-Algebra but don't do both. We switched to Teaching Textbooks and my son enjoyed it much more. There isn't as much repetition.

Hope this helps,
Annika

[margoargo]

Thanks. It helps a lot. I have heard the same about 8/7 and Algebra 1/2. I think we'll go with the 8/7. I was considering TT as well, but I have a tutor this year who believes strongly in Saxon, so that's what we're doing. What TT level is your son in now?

[Donna]

is nearly halfway through 87. His brother finished 87 in the beginning of his 5th grade year and moved into Alg.

[moki4]

Our dd did algebra 1/2(Saxon). She is now with TT algebra, and moving very quickly. She will be finished with TT algebra within 4 months (we will skip through some parts which were covered in algebra 1/2) We debated, after finishing algebra 1/2, whether to move straight into algebra 2.
But, I don't want her to miss anything.
Algebra 1/2 was VERY good. It really incorporates lots of geometry. For us, it was an excellent step into algebra.
It is considered a spiral approach, which is why we didn't use Saxon Algebra 1. Our dd got frustrated with all the repitition. She is enjoying TT algebra which is mastery.
Anyways, HTH:001_smile:

[KinderSafari]

My accelerated learner gets bored rather quickly with Saxon with all the repetition, so we just leave out x amount of problems each day (about half). I like the review, and I like the way the new concepts are laid out so well. So that is our compromise.

[margoargo]

Thanks for all your input. He is now doing 8/7 which will hopefully be more challenging for him than 7/6. I am also supplementing with Singapore to make things a little less routine.