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  1. Stephanie
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Great for Spiral Learning
    January 25, 2013
    Stephanie
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    This is our first time trying out Saxon. I purchased our HS Saxon kit from this site b/c they have a great price, and I appreciate how they show you samples of materials so you get somewhat of an idea of what you are purchasing, vs. making a blind purchase and hoping it is what you thought it would be. Previously we have used Singapore and MUS. First let me say I think all these programs are awesome, it just depends on your child's needs, the way they learn best, etc. To make a long story short, I found we needed something with a little more predictability and spiral approach, at least for now. With this program you get lessons that follow the same pattern each day, starting with the meeting book which involves writing the date, identifying shapes patterns, writing a number sequence, and counting coins. then you move on to the lesson teaching portion (the new material) followed by the worksheet with side A to be completed immediately and side B, later in the day. (we do ours at the end or near end of our school assignments each day). The child gets a ton of practice writing number sequences, counting coins, learning their math facts, and practice on both new material and review of previous material so it doesn't get forgotten. If you have a child that needs a lot of repetition and review to make math stick, then give this program a try. I will say that one big difference I note from Saxon 1 vs. the same levels of Singapore and MUS, is it is less mental math, and more repetition of the basics, adding in time, money, drill of math facts and basics of geometry, shapes, patterns, etc. I foresee having to supplement with some word problems/mental math later on, but then I don't have experience w/ any other Saxon levels yet, maybe that gets added in with level 2?
  2. Mommy2plus3
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    We love Saxon 1 !
    April 8, 2011
    Mommy2plus3
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 4
    Meets Expectations: 5
    We used ABeka Math for K4 and K5 so I was initially unsure about the lack of colorful pictures on the pages. However as soon as we began the program we found the manipulative kit FAR more valuable than any cartoon illustration could ever be. Most days math is a game and enjoyable for us all. (My 4 year old gets in on the fun too)

    We have completed Saxon 1 and are ready to begin Saxon 2. I highly reccomend the manipulatives though. They are used through Saxon 3 as I understand it and utilizing them daily, as reccomended in the curriculum, really is the best part of the program.
  3. AbbyBethMattMom
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    December 31, 2009
    AbbyBethMattMom
    This is my first year of homeschooling and we have LOVED Saxon Math 1. We purchased the meeting book and have enjoyed it. It is primarily calendar/weather graphing/counting/patterning...basic math facts, but my 1st grader enjoys doing them. I ordered a second Math 1 Meeting Book and my 4 year old is able to join her older sister in math...a fun start for her! The rest of the lesson I do with just my first grader. She loves the variety (basic math facts, measuring, money skills, peg boards & rubberbands, time telling, etc.) There is a lot of review built in, which is so great. When she has a concept down, we just skip the review questions. But, if she is struggling with something, it is so nice to have the review built into the lessons/worksheets. There is an assessment every 5 lessons, so you always know if you need to review some more. My daughter is a very hands-on, kinetic learner, so we purchased the manipulative kit, as well. You could probably make everything that is in it, but to have it all together and already made was GREAT! We will use it for all three of our kids, so the money was well spent. I would highly recommend Saxon Math 1.
  4. Aarika
    Calgary, Canada
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Amazing
    November 28, 2013
    Aarika
    Calgary, Canada
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    My son is in grade 1 and LOVES doing math because of this curriculum! It is well planned with little things like the workbook being opened from bottom to top instead of left to right like a regular book. Either a right or left handed person can easily work on each page. The use of manipulatives is essential in my opinion to really make this curriculum shine. Fantastic!
  5. Christine
    TN
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Good product especially for the price.
    November 19, 2010
    Christine
    TN
    Age: 25-34
    Gender: female
    Quality: 4
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Great for teaching math. I just started homeschooling and was very nervous. But this set made it so easy. I love the visual concepts that really help my child understand the material. The written script makes it so easy. The only thing I wish was better was the paper of the workbooks. The pages are super thin. But we just don't use markers on the pages (they will bleed through). Other than that-love it! And I will be using Saxon for math however long I homeschool.
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