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Math 87: An Incremental Development

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I started using this book with reluctance, not flashy, no color... blah, I thought. But I got it for free (from my niece) so I said what the heck, let's give it a try. My 7th grade daughter has always struggled with math and I felt this book might be too much, but surprise! She has improved greatly, math is no longer a chore, she finishes quickly, and she finally gets it. Whee!! The book introduces new concepts but at the same time gives practice in old concepts, in that way the child does not forget the previous concepts, she is constantly reviewing.

My children have been using Saxon Math for 3 years. I love how the book uses the repetitive form to insure they do not forget the things they have learned. I also love that the book uses small steps each day so as not to overload the childs mind. Each lesson teaches one step which they master before going on to the next step. Also Saxon lists the chapter reference in parentheses under each number in the practice problem sets for each lesson so if they still don't understand they can go back and refresh their memory. If not for Saxon my children would not be doing so well in Math.

I am a sixth grade teacher and I have found the best way to cut down on behavior issues is to provide materials for students at their developmental level. Each year I have a group of students who love math and who ask for extra homework. Why? I allow them to use the saxon 87 book. The book is easy to understand and the kids can teach themselves. I stop by this high group to check that they understand the concept and away they go. Most of the math books that I have encountered are not that way -at all!
I need the answer key for Algebra 1/2 2nd edition, three Student editions of Algebra 1/2 2nd edition books and four saxon 87 books (1999)student books. (I have an unusually high number of high kids this year. email me at bernadetteglaze@charter.net Thanks

We homeschooled our kids over a period of years, and Saxon Math, including Math 87, was always our choice for math texts. I also teach in a classical Christian school where we use Saxon Math as well. I find that for most students, if they will take the time to read the lesson well, do all of the problems, and then rework any problems they miss then they will achieve a high degree of mastery of the material at hand.

Math 87 will prepare the advanced student for Algebra 1, without having to proceed to Algebra ½. This will only be true if both student and teacher are diligent in doing all of the problems, checking them immediately, and reworking any missed problems.

The greatest advantage of Saxon Math is that each lesson provides practice not only for the new problems but also built-in review for every kind of problem the student has previously encountered. Math 87 is no exception to the rule that Saxon Math texts help students learn math well. After 87, all of my kids who have taken it were definitely ready to move on to the next level, although I chose to have my daughter get the extra practice of doing Algebra ½ as well.

In general, Saxon Math, including Math 87, is highly recommended. It is especially ideal for homeschooling families.

Our children used Saxon from 54 to 87, then moved on to advanced math, calculus and physics and they have excelled with this method. Although my background doesn't include an emphasis in math, my husband's education and professional life is steeped in mathematics. He's enthusiastic about Saxon because it creates a strong foundation in the subject.

Admittedly, solving 30+ problems a lesson can be a challenge, however, this process increases one's speed and accuracy over time and as my daughter said, it helped her "to make peace with math." Math is like learning how to play a musical instrument; it takes practice and self-discipline, but it's well worth the effort. Understanding math, like being proficient at reading and writing, is one of those practical skills that make life so much easier.

Using this incremental method of learning made homeschooling through high school a breeze and our college-age children sailed through their college math courses as well. In hindsight, it would be easy to choose it again.

the item arrived on time, great condition and I had good communication with the seller. The teacher that will use it is very happy with it and will be a good addition to her seventh grade class

The book was in great condition and has great information in it. However since it did not come with an answer key, I either had to do all the lessons myself in order to check that my daughter did them right or not grade them which obviously is not a good idea. I did try to find an answer key for this edition but found them nearly impossible to find. I ended up hearing from a couple of sources that if your child went through the 76 book easily then this book (87) isn't really nessasary and you can go straight to Algebra 1/2. That is what we are ending up doing so my purchase of this book was rather wasted.

Whichever level of Saxon Maths you choose, it will be a classic. I have home-schooled my youngest son on all the Saxon series from Math 76 and Math 87, through the Algebra 1/2, 1 and 2 books, to Advanced Math and Calculus. With the help of the Answer books and Test books, it is a complete course, with no need for a teacher, a tutor, a parent or anyone else.
The lessons are clearly explained with good examples, practice exercises, and then drill which practises today's work, yesterday's work, last week's work, last month's work, in a continuous revision of all the lessons covered in the book. At any time, the student could sit down to an unexpected test and come through with flying colours because of the continuous review process. My elder two sons went to normal schools and never reached the mathematical level that my home-schooled son achieved with Saxon. From home-school, my son went on to college and topped his maths class, thanks to being able to teach himself maths through the Saxon Maths books.

We love the Saxon Math and have 3 Children eating them up. Any one got some to sell. We need the answer key for Algebra 1/2 2nd edition.And a 87 (1998) text only. email me at mark1615@telus.net Thanks

The product shown on the page had student's edition (edition 2) different from the teacher's edition (edition 1). When I purchased the books which were side by side (both entitled Saxon 87), there were no indication that each books of differen editions. When I called the customner service, there was no resolution offered. I could not return the product. The teacher's edition to match the student's is no longer available in print. I do not recommend this experience.