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Is Saxon Math Best For Homeschool Math?
Saxon mathematics is perhaps the most popular series for homeschoolers. And it is used in many public schools as well. Saxon mathematics is famous for its emphasis on review and introduction of new skills in small increments. To see how they do this, go to Saxon Math site. But is it the best choice? Here is my short answer:
Yes, for grades K-6. Maybe or maybe not for grades 7-12.
For grades K-6, the constant review is fantastic. At these grade levels, the students are practicing skills and...
Date: 2009-03-10 20:46:41
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Homeschool Science Curriculum With Household Supplies
Exploring Creation with Physical Science, by Dr. Jay Wile, will be our choice for our 8th grade son next year. This year our 9th grade son used this book for his home school science and he loved it. And, as the person helping my son to review for tests, I enjoyed the book as well.
This is a creation-based text, but even so, I think even die-hard evolutionists would find a lot that they would like in this text. What sets this text apart from other creation-science texts is its scientific...
Date: 2009-05-09 12:43:01
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Saxon Math is the Best For K-6 Homeschool
I had posted before how I thought Saxon Math was a great choice for K-6. I am beyond calling it “great” and now I am expressing my LOVE for this curriculum! And, if there are parents or tutors willing and able to help out, virtually no child will be left behind or not learn vital arithmetic skills. Why do I say this? My daughter, age 10 (to be 11 in one month) was having just a terrible time with math. She did not have her multiplication facts down, and for the life of her, she could not...
Date: 2010-04-15 01:11:30
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