Algebra 1/2 represents a culmination of pre-algebra mathematics, covering all topics normally taught in pre-algebra, as well as additional topics from geometry and discrete mathematics (used in... This description may be from another edition of this product.
I homeschool several teenage students and I tutor math as well. I love this book. I think Saxon makes math understandable above any other books I have seen or used. Thorough explanations of each concept and lots of practice.
great book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
This book make algebra easy. I would recommend it to anyone.
Worked great with an ESL student who needed detailed info
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
This isn't a book for every student - but for those who need slow, careful explanations (easy to understand) and who are helped by lots of review, this is an ideal choice. I worked wtih a n ESL student who needed to get up to grade level as quickly as possible. Within a very short time, using this book, his math skills were on a par with the other students and he felt confident about his ability to understand the concepts. At least half the book is devoted to review of basic math concepts like adding mixed numbers, mixed number subtraction , decimal parts of a number and so on. Only in the later lessons are actual algebraic equations and concepts fully explained. I felt this was a good thing, giving the student a solid base to work with but I could see how more advanced math students might feel bored or impatient with the lengthy review sections. This book does explain every single concept carefully and with simplified language which optimizes a student's ability to understand and use basic math concepts. In short, know your student before purchasing your book. But for the right student, this could be an ideal choice.
The Best textbook
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
I don't know what is wrong with the people that review this book before me but my daughter is a straight a student and is struggling with this program. I think that the parents want it easy for there child and don't want to see them struggle with an advanced course. My daughter is a 7th Grader and made it into the Duke TIP Program with an 99 Percentile in math on the ITBS. She has been in Saxon for her whole life. I think all that "reviewing" did some good. Maybe you should try it before you give some awful review to a book you just took a glance at
The best beginner algebra book on the market
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Saxon's approach is excellent!! He constantly has you reviewing everything you've learned since the beginning of the book. The material becomes ingrained in the student's mind, and you NEVER forget it.
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