Comments on: The Saxon Math Review You Don’t Want To Read

By: Dan Van der Vieren

Dan Van der Vieren

Saxon Math is actually a specialty of mine! I went through the program myself and tested among the top two at my Alma mater where I received a full tuition math scholarship. I am not saying this to brag, but rather say that my Saxon upbringing “paid off”! I now tutor the curriculum. Students and parents have shared that Nicole the Math Lady is great but doesn’t have the live instruction like a tutor can provide. Saxonmathtutors.com has the information to get started 🙂

By: eybeth

eybeth

Have you looked into the new DIVE saxon math? Im curious if its a lot better or just a tad of an improvement.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer

This was so helpful. Now a year later, do you have feedback on Shormann?

By: Lauren Schmitz

Lauren Schmitz

In reply to Janet.

Hi, Janet! Thanks so much for the comment and the questions. I hand-graded my daughter’s math lessons daily, but I often told her that the number or “grade” was not the point. She would often miss things because she forgot to carry, borrow, or because she confused a multiplication fact. But she understood the overall math concept that was being taught that day. I would applaud her for learning the new material, but I would also tell her to be more careful with her work. If I started to find a pattern of her missing the same type of question (i.e. probability, circumference, etc.) I would reteach that material and review each question with my kid. The “grades” were never recorded because they didn’t matter. I did write grades on tests and keep them for the yearly portfolio though. But even then I told my kid that the test was a gigantic review sheet and the grade was just a clue to help me know what she’s mastered and what needs more work. I hope that helps!

By: Janet

Janet

I found this review by doing a google search on “how to score saxon math lessons”. I read the whole review, which was certainly honest, but I still don’t have a clue as to how to score the assignment sheets. I’m starting to think that moms just check the assignments and “grade” the tests? I assigned my own values to each section of the assignments, but it’s not perfect and time consuming when I have 4 levels of school to teach every day.
Also, I think I read in this review that your child had to copy down the sections for the assignments, but why don’t you just make copies of the recording forms provided in the back of the manuals? Maybe I totally misunderstood what you were saying, since I was really only looking for help on a particular issue.
Thanks for taking the time to review these materials for other moms! I hope your daughters continue to have success in math!

By: Bec

Bec

Can you tell me when this post was written? It’s so hard when there isn’t a date on the post.

By: Sascha

Sascha

This was so helpful! I recall loving Saxon Math. It just felt so neat and tidy to me. I did it for 7th grade and Pre-Algebra and transitioned to regular in person high school. I’m trying to decide between Math-U-See and Saxon for my kids. I’m leaning toward Saxon because of the videos. I’ll have 3 elementary age and Nicole the Math Lady would make it much easier.

By: Stephen Cleary

Stephen Cleary

I taught Saxon math many years ago (private school and tutoring). It took me a while to realize that the lessons are too long. In fact, in the teacher’s guide (which I overlooked), it actually said NOT to assign all the problems of each lesson. It took some work, but trimming the review questions once techniques were mastered was a huge time saver and made a big difference in student attitude! I think this is the most common mistake with Saxon!

By: Leah

Leah

In reply to Yvonne Y..

I was homeschooled with Saxon from third grade through algebra 2. I still viscerally hate it. It’s one of the reasons I believe being homeschooled was not the right educational choice for me, but course, as a child it was not my choice.

By: Lauren Schmitz

Lauren Schmitz

In reply to Liz.

Hi, Liz! I am in the process of getting a full review together, but the short review would be – we love it! My daughter and are huge fans. She has been able to work independently, she learned a ton, and she is even enjoying it! Which is wild. More to come!