[lyby]

However, AVOID Saxon Math. It is merely rote learning - no THINKING involved. I cannot tell you how many parents say to me, “My child has ALWAYS made A’s in Math.” These students can apply the algorithms, but they cannot apply that knowledge to solve real-life problems.

[Marie]

Are you kidding?? My son can do algebra and trig in his head thanks to Saxon math. His college profs are stunned by his mathematical abilities thanks to Saxon. (No thanks to me, the homeschool teacher who can’t calculate her way out of a paper bag...)

Saxon teaches you the *how* and the *why* of math. Yes, you have to practice, but that’s the way it is with all math.

[Marie]

Oh, and my son is a machinist. He thinks in four dimensions and calculate every aspect of the process.

Thanks to Saxon.

[JenB]

However, AVOID Saxon Math

I'd disagree with you. Used Saxon Math from my 4th grade year up until I went into calculus in college, loved it. No problem applying to real-world problems. Many many homeschoolers love Saxon for the mastery of basic concepts.

[metmom]

However, AVOID Saxon Math. It is merely rote learning - no THINKING involved. I cannot tell you how many parents say to me, “My child has ALWAYS made A’s in Math.” These students can apply the algorithms, but they cannot apply that knowledge to solve real-life problems.

My kids cut their teeth on Saxon math and used it all thorough their schooling. And all three of the got into calculus in their first semester of college without the need for pre-calc or remedial math of any kind. And they all passed it.

I learned more math teaching my kids out of Saxon math than any public education system taught me and I understood it.

Saxon is the best for teaching real life application of math and preparing the student for real life application of it.

[wintertime]

At the age of EIGHTEEN, two of my daughter finished bachelor degree in MATHEMATICS! Thank you, John Saxon!

Avoid Saxon Math? UBELIEVABLE!

Are you a government employed K-12 teacher? ( I hope not.)