Math 2: Home Study Kit (Homeschool Math Grade 2) [Paperback]

Nancy Larson (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1565770196 | ISBN-13: 978-1565770195 | Publication Date: June 1, 1994

Saxon math programs produce confident students who are not only able to correctly compute, but also to apply concepts to new situations. These materials gently develop concepts, and the practice of th

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Paperback
• Publisher: Steck-Vaughn Company (June 1, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1565770196
• ISBN-13: 978-1565770195
• Product Dimensions: 11.9 x 10.6 x 3.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #115,769 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!, February 19, 2010

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Karina Hoff "Edufan" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Math 2: Home Study Kit (Homeschool Math Grade 2) (Paperback)

I taught elementary education. My father has taught middle and high-school math. We both love this program and have seen it work wonders. It gradually introduces children to math concepts (somewhat surreptitiously, I might add) so that when a concept is brought to the forefront...the child automatically understands. For example, it took only two lessons for my son to grasp the concept of "carrying" which is a concept many children struggle with in other elementary math programs. The lessons may seem boring to the kids at times because the concepts come so naturally. Follow the teachers manual closely. The introduction to concepts is so gradual that if you don't follow the lessons...your child may miss something down the road. This program is geared towards helping children understand not only how to do math but the purpose behind it. It constantly reviews previously learned material which helps children remember, and build on what they've learned. If your child is advanced in math, contact Saxon about which level would be best for your child.

As to Math 2 specifically, I purchased this book to supplement my child's education. We live in a remote location where the educational system is suffering. It takes 30 minutes to an hour to complete each lesson depending on how quickly your child likes to move. The preparation and supplies required are minimal. Keep a roll of pennies, nickles, dimes, and quarters handy for this book. We use them daily. The manipulative package is necessary for some of the lessons but, for this level, you may be able to get away without them by creating some of your own. I purchased the manipulatives for Saxon K-3 and my kids love to play with them so if the budget allows I wouldn't hesitate to buy.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Math Program!, March 18, 2011

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Bluegrass Reader (KY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Math 2: Home Study Kit (Homeschool Math Grade 2) (Paperback)

I got Saxon Math for my daughter after going 1/2 through Singapore Math (which I also love for different reasons). I didn't feel she knew her facts well enough to proceed with Singapore. I really like the repetitiveness of Saxon. This guide instructs parents on exactly what to say, so if you are unsure how to teach, you can just read the script. The box at the top of each lesson tells you what you need for each day. Some lessons do require manipulatives, which you can purchase, however, it is possible to use things around the house without purchasing the manipulatives kit (balanced scale, bottle caps for counters, make your own geoboard, use megablocks for unifex cubes, etc). The lessons aren't very long and don't dwell too long on one concept. In fact, we usually cover 2 lessons a day. The assignments (which come in the workbook) are easy to work on together and periodically repeat topics already learned as well as new topics. The lessons build upon each other and gradually introduce new concepts while reviewing previous ones. My daughter has excelled at math since starting this program and she is able to whip out her math facts. Nearly every lesson has a 1-minute timed test on math facts (25 questions), which build daily. After going 1/2 way through, occasionally there are 5 minute math tests with 100 problems. Each test is taken multiple times over the course of the lessons and you can chart and see the student's improvement (this is in the workbook).

Each lesson does start out with similar things, i.e. weather, time, money, counting. It is repetitive for my daughter, so I only do what she hasn't mastered. For the reviewer that complained about this being a waste of paper, there are variations in some of it, so it is probably best it is there, especially for a learner who is slower and needs it daily and an instructor that doesn't want to flip back and forth every day. Each lesson shows what worksheets are needed as well as the answers to the worksheets (except for the timed tests--guess they expect us to know our math facts! :) )

If you are looking for colorful, fun math, this is NOT what you want. If you are looking for a way for your child to really learn math and be able to know their facts quickly, this is the way to go.

My daughter LOVES math now and I am excited at her progress since we started using Saxon.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Saxon is Homeschool Math!!, December 4, 2010

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Jennifer (Georgetown, KY) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Math 2: Home Study Kit (Homeschool Math Grade 2) (Paperback)

We love Saxon Math!! My second grader is gifted in Math and is breezing through. My third grader has more difficulty with Math but the spiral method is increasing her proficiency. It works....it's great....you won't regret using it in your homeschool!!