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To: SoftballMominVA; ImaGraftedBranch; Tired of Taxes; cgk

I used the Saxon curriculum from Algebra to Algebra II, Advanced Mathematics (Which has a big focus on Trigonometry), and Calculus (which delves into derivatives, differential equations, and integrals that are necessary for upper-level math courses), and Physics (self-explanatory). I found that Saxon Calculus prepared me WONDERFULLY for my freshman college-level Calculus I class I'm taking right now.

As has been said, Saxon stresses repetition on the problem sets; expect to find problems from 30 lessons back in some sets (which I found to be a wonderful addition). Plus, the solution manuals are an important resource, as they go through the problem solving step-by-step.

You won't regret using the Saxon curriculum. It sure helped me out (my little 12-year old brother's using the Algebra book as we speak).

Random fact: The derivative of an object's velocity equals its acceleration. ;)


29 posted on 10/31/2006 4:47:04 PM PST by Ultra Sonic 007 (LET ME SHOW YOU MY POKEYMANS MY POKEYMANS LET ME SHOW YOU THEM)
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We're considering Saxon for our oldest son now. He will turn 11 soon. I've been using a variety of inexpensive books and materials, but I guess it's time to start him on one math curriculum that he can follow into the high school level. And so many homeschoolers recommend Saxon.


50 posted on 11/03/2006 9:53:53 PM PST by Tired of Taxes (That's taxes, not Texas. I have no beef with TX. NJ has the highest property taxes in the nation.)
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