Saxon Advanced Math Home Study Kit

Description

The Saxon Math 1 Home Study Kit provides homeschooling families with a time-tested, comprehensive first-grade mathematics curriculum that builds unshakeable foundational skills through its proven incremental development and spiral review methodology. Developed specifically for homeschool families, this complete instructional package transforms abstract mathematical concepts into concrete, understandable lessons that even reluctant math learners can master with confidence.

At the heart of Saxon’s approach lies incremental development, where new concepts are introduced in small, manageable pieces that allow children to thoroughly grasp one mathematical facet before the next is presented. This gentle progression prevents the overwhelm that many first graders experience with traditional math curricula. The spiral review system ensures that once a concept is introduced, it appears regularly throughout the year with increasing complexity, creating the repetition necessary for long-term retention and mathematical fluency.

The 130 carefully sequenced lessons guide students through essential first-grade mathematical concepts including skip counting by 1s, 2s, 5s, and 10s; identifying ordinal positions to tenth; mastering all basic addition facts and most subtraction facts; adding two-digit numbers without regrouping; measuring with inches, feet, and centimeters; comparing volume, mass, and area; telling time to the half-hour; counting money including quarters; identifying and drawing polygons; and creating and interpreting real graphs, pictographs, and bar graphs. Each lesson builds systematically upon previous learning while introducing new skills in bite-sized increments.

The comprehensive Teacher’s Manual provides fully scripted lessons with proven language and techniques, making it accessible for parents regardless of their mathematical background or teaching experience. The detailed 730-page spiral-bound manual eliminates guesswork by providing step-by-step instruction, mathematical explanations, and teaching tips that have proven effective across diverse learning environments. For homeschooling parents who feel uncertain about teaching mathematics, this thorough guidance creates confidence and ensures consistent, quality instruction.

The consumable Meeting Book serves as a daily warm-up tool that reinforces calendar skills, number patterns, and previously learned concepts through engaging activities. This daily meeting time creates a structured routine that helps children anticipate and feel comfortable with mathematical learning while providing regular practice with essential skills like counting, date recognition, and pattern identification.

Two coordinated Student Workbooks present mathematical concepts through clear, uncluttered pages that focus attention on learning objectives without overwhelming visual distractions. The vertical format appeals to young learners while providing ample space for problem-solving work. Each lesson typically requires only 7-10 problems, making the workload manageable for first-grade attention spans while ensuring sufficient practice for skill development.

The included fact cards provide systematic practice with addition, subtraction, and early multiplication concepts, supporting the development of mathematical fluency that serves as the foundation for all future mathematical learning. These color-coded cards make practice sessions engaging while building the automatic recall essential for mathematical confidence.

Saxon Math 1 accommodates diverse learning styles within homeschool settings by incorporating visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learning approaches. The curriculum strongly emphasizes hands-on learning through manipulative activities, though the manipulatives kit is sold separately. For kinesthetic learners who need to touch and move objects to understand mathematical concepts, these concrete representations bridge the gap between abstract mathematical ideas and practical understanding.

The program’s flexibility allows homeschooling families to adapt pacing to individual children’s needs. Advanced students can move through concepts more quickly, while children who need additional time can repeat lessons or practice specific skills until mastery is achieved. This adaptability makes Saxon Math 1 particularly valuable for multi-level homeschool families where children may be working at different mathematical levels simultaneously.

Parents appreciate Saxon’s systematic approach to building mathematical confidence. Rather than expecting instant mastery, the curriculum provides multiple exposures to each concept over time, allowing mathematical understanding to develop naturally. This approach particularly benefits children who struggle with mathematical concepts or have experienced math anxiety in other programs.

The curriculum’s emphasis on real-world applications helps children understand mathematics as a practical life skill rather than abstract academic exercise. Problems incorporate everyday situations like shopping, cooking measurements, and time management, making mathematical learning relevant to children’s daily experiences and family life.

For homeschooling families committed to academic excellence, Saxon Math 1 provides the rigorous foundation necessary for advanced mathematical study. Students who complete Saxon’s elementary series demonstrate consistently strong performance on standardized assessments and show greater willingness to pursue higher-level mathematics and science courses in later years.

Educational Attributes:

• Grade Level: 1st Grade (Ages 6-7)
• Subject: Mathematics
• Skill Level: Beginner
• Learning Style: Multi-sensory (Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic)
• Educational Approach: Incremental Development with Spiral Review
• Curriculum Type: Traditional/Classical

Practical Attributes:

• Page Count: 730 pages (Teacher’s Manual)
• Lesson Count: 130 lessons
• Estimated Completion Time: Full academic year (approximately 180 school days)
• Answer Key Included: Yes (in Teacher’s Manual)

Content/Scope Attributes:

• Topics Covered: Skip counting, ordinal positions, addition/subtraction facts, 2-digit addition, measurement (inches/feet/centimeters), volume/mass/area comparison, time telling, money counting, polygon identification, graphing
• Real-world Applications: Money counting, time management, measurement for cooking/crafts, data interpretation

Format/Usability Attributes:

• Format: Print-based with Teacher’s Manual, Meeting Book, Student Workbooks, Fact Cards
• Reproducible: No (consumable workbooks)