happypamama Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Considering trying Saxon 7/6 for my daughter; I think its approach might be a good fit for her. I just can't seem to figure out if I need the regular Saxon book, or if I want the homeschool version. Regardless of which book I choose, I need a test booklet, and answer keys for both the tests and the problems in the main book, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehog Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Yes. Get the homeschool version; main textbook, answer book, and Tests/Worksheets book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 What is different about the homeschool version vs. the regular? Thanks -- that is helpful to know exactly what I need. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CupOCoffee Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 Another yes vote for the home school version. A KEY difference for us is that the answer books *show the work*. My son hates the version of Saxon Algebra that he is currently using -- and his complaint is that it does not show the work along with the answer so he can figure out where he went wrong. DISCLAIMER: it might be because I am using a pretty old version of the Algebra; or it might be that at this level, they don't show the work. But he tells me repeatedly that he misses being able to check his work, against the work in the answer book. For this reason, we are utilizing Khan Academy heavily lately... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edeemarie Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Any one know if there are any other differences besides the number of lessons in each book? We are trying to decide between the homeschool version or the textbook version too. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
................... Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 (edited) Well the homeschool version gives you the full solutions manual plus worksheets and answer keys at a lower cost. The only real difference is that in order to reduce costs for homeschoolers, while adding the full solutions manual, they made the text into a softcover. *** The solutions manual in the homeschool version is so great because it shows the work for EVERY problem in the booK!** the others only show the work for tests, and the everyday work only shows the answer! The homeschool version is good deal, if you buy the kit from Rainbow Resource especially. They have the best deal of all on the Homeschool Kit. And unless you have more than 3 or 4 dc, the book doesn't get that much wear and tear, so having the softcover really is not a big deal. You can also cover it with a paper bag to reduce wear and tear. THe binding on the softcover is excellent, too. My son was NOT careful with the book and it held up perfectly the entire year. Additonally, for the school edition, they re-labeled the books in a very annoying and confusing way, so I can't see how that would help you to buy the school edition. What you do NOT want, is the first edition hardback of ANY of the books. They do not include the mental math! They also do not have tiny lesson numbers next to the review problems which refer you back to the original lesson if you are stuck. I tried to borrow a friend's first edition and it was so different, then I read in my Art Reed book never to use the first editions. Edited April 2, 2012 by Calming Tea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edeemarie Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Thank you so much - that answered all of my questions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 You should visit Art Reed's web site and read his newsletter. He recommends certain editions for each level. RR has the recommended editions and as a PP stated, for a good price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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