This course requires a minimum of four students who will commit to remain in this class for the entire year. This course will be dropped mid-year if it does not meet the minimum of four students enrolled for spring semester. Register Early if you plan to take this class - If the minimum number is not met by August 20, 2006, this course will be cancelled.
Prerequisite:
Successful completion of Math 8/7 ("B" or better), Saxon diagnostic test or Tutor approval. You can take the placement test
here for free.
NEW: Saxon now recommends students not to skip Saxon Math 8/7 for successful sequencing of courses.
Class Type:
Full Year
Class Description:
Saxon Algebra 1/2 represents a culmination of
pre-algebra mathematics, covering all topics normally taught in
pre-algebra, as well as additional topics from geometry and discrete mathematics (used in engineering and computer sciences). Topics in this course include area, percent, ratio, order of operations, and beginning concepts of algebra.
Texts: Saxon Algebra 1/2, 3rd Edition, Homeschool Kit (includes textbook, answer key, and test booklet).
Required: Text, Answer Key, regular calculator, and protractor.
Optional: Solutions Manual (helpful, but not required)