Saxon math has stood the test of time.  For years, classical educators have been using the Saxon math books with their students.  As math curriculum continues to change to align with common core or to explain math concepts with the new procedures, Saxon has remained as the math book that everyone can count on.    

When Saxon first appeared on the market it stood out with its different integrated spiral method for teaching mathematics.  Unlike most textbooks and their emphasis on mastery, Saxon emphasized practice, review, and repeated deeper lessons.  Many students who struggle with the traditional math book will find Saxon's approach to be a breath of fresh air.  

Currently, Saxon is as popular as ever with parents and teachers alike.  When searching for a solid math program that boasts in helping many students overcome math anxiety, many will turn to Saxon.  Each lesson starts with warm up problems to help the student focus on the harder work to come.  After reading a very descriptive and informative lesson, the student will then complete 20-30 problems that are a mix of new and old concepts alike. 

While many students will thrive with Saxon, a logical thinking math strong student may struggle with the format and order of lessons.  The order in which concepts are taught, reviewed, and then taught deeper later down the line can be frustrating for the student who excels in math.  

As one of the most popular curricula on the market for private and home schools alike, Saxon texts are abundant and readily available to purchase used or new.  Saxon boasts math books all the way from kindergarten through high school.  For years Saxon did not have a geometry book, but instead chose to incorporate geometry into its algebra texts.  In recent years, Saxon has added a homeschool geometry text though, so your student can study geometry independently if desired.  Because of the intensity of the practice in the books many educators hold off on using Saxon until the 3rd grade.  Saxon does have books for younger though, so if choosing one curriculum and sticking with it is important to you, then Saxon can do that too. Don't forget to watch our video to see the inside of two used Saxon texts that we've picked up over the years. 

Saxon publishers continues to put out a solid integrated spiral math program available to all students from kindergarten to high school. Do you have a specific question about the Saxon program? Feel free to visit the Scio Academy forum and ask!  We are here to help.