Our Philosophy
Mathematics develops disciplined, logical thinkers. Beginning in fourth grade and continuing through Pre-Calculus, our carefully sequenced Saxon curriculum provides a strong mathematical foundation for virtually any college major or career path. Students are challenged to think logically, persevere through difficult problems, and build confidence through consistent practice. Mathematics becomes not simply a subject, but a way of thinking carefully and solving problems with precision.
Students Develop: Logical reasoning • Mathematical fluency • Problem-solving • Perseverence
Math 5/4
Textbook
Saxon 5/4, 3rd Ed.
Format
Lecture, In-Class Practice, Homework, Tests
Description
“Covers concepts such as whole number concepts and computation; arithmetic algorithms, geometry and measurement; elapsed time; fractions, decimals and percents; powers and roots; estimation; patterns and sequences; congruency and similarity; and statistics and probability. Students will specifically learn to add three-digit numbers, subtract numbers with re-grouping, read time, write numbers, estimate arithmetic answers, divide with two-digit answers, multiply three or more factors, simplify fraction answers, use a decimal number line, and more. Lessons contain a warm-up (with facts practice, mental math, & problem-solving exercises), an introduction to the new concept, lesson practice exercises where the new skill is practiced, and mixed practice exercises, which include 25-30 old and new problems. In-depth "Investigations" are provided every 10 lessons, and have their own set of questions. Math 5/4 also includes 8 in-lesson activities and 5 investigation activities. The back of the book contains supplemental problems for selected lessons and concepts.”
Math 6/5
Textbook
Saxon 6/5, 3rd Ed.
Format
Lecture, In-Class Practice, Homework, Tests
Description
“Building upon the principles taught in Saxon Math 5/4, the Saxon 6/5 textbook covers concepts such as: the order of operations; geometry and measurement; integers; divisibility concepts; ratios; statistics and probability; prime and composite numbers; patterns and sequences; and powers and roots. Students will specifically learn about making a multiplication table, adding/subtracting fractions with a common denominator, multiplying by multiples of 10 and 100, perimeter, simple probability, decimal parts of a meter, reciprocals, volume, square roots, graphing points on a coordinate plane, and more. Lessons contain a warm-up (with facts practice, mental math, & problem-solving exercises); introduction to the new concept, lesson practice exercises where the new skill is practiced, and mixed practice exercises, which includes 25-30 old and new problems. In-depth "Investigations" are provided every 10 lessons, and have their own set of questions.”
Math 7/6
Textbook
Saxon 7/6, 3rd Ed.
Format
Lecture, In-Class Practice, Homework, Tests
Description
“Saxon Math Homeschool 7/6 teaches math with a spiral approach, which emphasizes incremental development of new material and continuous review of previously taught concepts. Building upon the principles taught in Saxon Math 6/5, this Saxon 7/6 textbook introduces functions and coordinate graphing, integers, exponential expressions, and prime factorization. Students will specifically learn about the order of operations, number lines, decimal place value, how to find the percent of a number, how to round decimal numbers, attributes of geometric solids, and more. Lessons contain a warm-up (with facts practice, mental math, & problem-solving exercises); introduction to the new concept, lesson practice exercises where the new skill is practiced, and mixed practice exercises, which includes 25-30 old and new problems. In-depth "Investigations" are provided every 10 lessons, and have their own set of questions.”
Math 8/7
Textbook
Saxon 8/7, 3rd Ed.
Format
Lecture, In-Class Practice, Homework, Tests
Description
“This Saxon 8/7 textbook reviews arithmetic calculation, measurements, geometry and other skills, and introduces pre-algebra, ratios, probability and statistics. Students will specifically learn about adding/subtracting/multiplying fractions, equivalent fractions, the metric system, repeating decimals, scientific notation, Pi, graphing inequalities, multiplying algebraic terms, the Pythagorean Theorem, the slope-intercept form of linear equations, and more.”
Pre-Algebra
Textbook
Saxon Algebra 1/2, 3rd Ed.
Format
Lecture, In-Class Practice, Homework, Tests
Description
“Containing 123 lessons, this text is the culmination of pre-algebra mathematics, a full pre-algebra course and an introduction to geometry and discrete mathematics. Some topics covered include Prime and Composite numbers; fractions & decimals; order of operations, coordinates, exponents, square roots, ratios, algebraic phrases, probability, the Pythagorean Theorem and more.”
Geometry
Textbook
Saxon Geometry, 1st Ed.
Format
Lecture, In-Class Practice, Homework, Tests
Description
"Presented in the familiar Saxon approach of incremental development and continual review, topics are continually kept fresh in students' minds. Covering triangle congruence, postulates and theorems, surface area and volume, two-column proofs, vector addition, and slopes and equations of lines, Saxon features all the topics covered in a standard high school geometry course."
Algebra 1
Textbook
Saxon Algebra 1, 3rd Ed.
Format
Lecture, In-Class Practice, Homework, Tests
Description
“Covers topics including signed numbers, exponents, and roots; absolute value; equations and inequalities; scientific notation; unit conversions; polynomials; graphs; factoring; quadratic equations; direct and inverse variations; exponential growth; statistics; and probability.”
Algebra 2
Textbook
Saxon Algebra 2, 3rd Ed.
Format
Lecture, In-Class Practice, Homework, Tests
Description
"The completion of algebra. Covers uniform motion, chemistry-related problems, simultaneous equations with 2 and 3 variables, non-linear equations, geometry, right-triangle trigonometry, conversion from rectangular to polar coordinates, addition of vectors, complex numbers, quadratic formulas."
Advanced Math - Pre-Calculus
Textbook
Saxon Advanced Math, 2nd Ed.
Format
Lecture, In-Class Practice, Homework, Tests
Description
"The lessons provide in-depth coverage of trigonometry, logarithms, analytic geometry, and upper-level algebraic concepts. Includes continued practice of intermediate algebraic concepts and trigonometry introduced in Algebra 2 and features new lessons on functions, matrices, statistics, and the graphing calculator."