foofoobunny Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 1st timer here...sorry:001_huh: My daughter just finished 2nd grade in public school. They did Saxon math so I am going to continue to use it. She did very well in math and seemed to skip along with no problems. Do I start her on Saxon 3 or Saxon 3 Intermediate? Is there a big difference between the two? Also, Saxon only has dvds starting at the 4th grade level, correct? Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foofoobunny Posted July 8, 2012 Author Share Posted July 8, 2012 Have you been looking at the Saxon Homeschool website? I would have her take the placement test to be sure she is ready for Saxon 3 then order it. I have not heard of Saxon 3 Intermediate. That may be a public school only title. Yes, my understanding is the DVDs, in all their various flavors, begin at 5/4. And you do not need to be sorry about asking any question no matter how trivial you might feel it is. We all love to help. Aww, thank you. I feel a little lost here. I did not know there was a placement test - awesome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsMama Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 I heard that Saxon 3 is scripted and manipulative based like K-2, but intermediate 3 is set up more like the higher levels with more independent work, and less parental hand holding. I haven't seen them to be sure, but I would really like to know! We are finishing 2 this year. :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foofoobunny Posted July 8, 2012 Author Share Posted July 8, 2012 I heard that Saxon 3 is scripted and manipulative based like K-2, but intermediate 3 is set up more like the higher levels with more independent work, and less parental hand holding. I haven't seen them to be sure, but I would really like to know! We are finishing 2 this year. :bigear: OOh...hope someone answers this! I'd like to know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixpence1978 Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Saxon 3 is written by Nancy Larson and would follow in the same vein as Saxon 2. There is a large teacher manual that gives you the scripted step-by-step teaching instructions. The worksheets are more of the same. The front side you work on after a lesson, the back side is "homework". It is very manipulative based. Saxon 3 Intermediate is a relatively new addition that was written by Hake, who wrote the Saxon 5/4 and up books. It laid out more like the upper level classes. There is a textbook that does all the teaching. You can either have your child read it and self-learn, or you can teach it to them. Then there is a set of practice problems that are generally written on a separate sheet of paper. You wouldn't need to do both of these courses. Pick one or the other. For example, if you like scripted lessons and manipulatives, then you might want to continue on with Saxon 3. If you don't need the scripted lessons or manipulatives and you want your child to gain practice with a different format, then you should look at Saxon 3 Intermediate. You can view some pretty good samples of both at cbd.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrulySusan Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 My son did Intermediate 3 last year after coming out of PS. Although it had fewer lessons (110 v 120) than his older siblings' Saxon books, it seemed similar in style. I liked not having to buy all the manipulatives that went along with regular Saxon 3. He did do the placement test ahead of time and had no trouble with any of the lessons. He did need help copying some of the problems/getting things lined up but I think that is normal for a 7 y/o. We bought ours new from christianbook.com. They sell it as a homeschool set with a textbook, workbook/test, power-up book, and solutions manual. Let me know if you are interested in buying used or if you want to know anything else about I3-I don't think it's well known around here. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foofoobunny Posted July 8, 2012 Author Share Posted July 8, 2012 Saxon 3 is written by Nancy Larson and would follow in the same vein as Saxon 2. There is a large teacher manual that gives you the scripted step-by-step teaching instructions. The worksheets are more of the same. The front side you work on after a lesson, the back side is "homework". It is very manipulative based. Saxon 3 Intermediate is a relatively new addition that was written by Hake, who wrote the Saxon 5/4 and up books. It laid out more like the upper level classes. There is a textbook that does all the teaching. You can either have your child read it and self-learn, or you can teach it to them. Then there is a set of practice problems that are generally written on a separate sheet of paper. You wouldn't need to do both of these courses. Pick one or the other. For example, if you like scripted lessons and manipulatives, then you might want to continue on with Saxon 3. If you don't need the scripted lessons or manipulatives and you want your child to gain practice with a different format, then you should look at Saxon 3 Intermediate. You can view some pretty good samples of both at cbd.com Thank you! Just what I needed to know! Thanks for your time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foofoobunny Posted July 8, 2012 Author Share Posted July 8, 2012 My son did Intermediate 3 last year after coming out of PS. Although it had fewer lessons (110 v 120) than his older siblings' Saxon books, it seemed similar in style. I liked not having to buy all the manipulatives that went along with regular Saxon 3. He did do the placement test ahead of time and had no trouble with any of the lessons. He did need help copying some of the problems/getting things lined up but I think that is normal for a 7 y/o. We bought ours new from christianbook.com. They sell it as a homeschool set with a textbook, workbook/test, power-up book, and solutions manual. Let me know if you are interested in buying used or if you want to know anything else about I3-I don't think it's well known around here. :001_smile: Ok. Thank you. I'll have her take the test and see where we are... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrulySusan Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 I wanted to add, don't be surprised if she places into Saxon 54. Last year all 3 of my kids placed "ahead" in Saxon after coming out of PS. Also, while we haven't started 54 yet, a good portion of the book seems to review what we did last year in Intermediate 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foofoobunny Posted July 8, 2012 Author Share Posted July 8, 2012 I wanted to add, don't be surprised if she places into Saxon 54. Last year all 3 of my kids placed "ahead" in Saxon after coming out of PS. Also, while we haven't started 54 yet, a good portion of the book seems to review what we did last year in Intermediate 3. Good to know! I love this place. You all are so helpful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Ok. Thank you. I'll have her take the test and see where we are... If she's been using Saxon, the placement test will not give you correct placement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foofoobunny Posted July 8, 2012 Author Share Posted July 8, 2012 If she's been using Saxon, the placement test will not give you correct placement. No? Hmm. Now what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2hunangirls Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 I think either would be fine. We did Intermediate and really liked it. We are not manipulative types here. I agree the placement test is unnecessary. If she did 2, just pick either of the 3's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foofoobunny Posted July 8, 2012 Author Share Posted July 8, 2012 I think either would be fine. We did Intermediate and really liked it. We are not manipulative types here. I agree the placement test is unnecessary. If she did 2, just pick either of the 3's. Ok, thank you :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmom10 Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 I agree that the placement tests are not meant for students that have been using Saxon, the results will tend to be falsely high. They are meant for students new to Saxon (although I read Abeka can also give false high results) Anyway- my 3rd grader will be doing 3 Intermediate next year. She is coming from a different program, and I want something set up like 5/4 and up rather than the K-3 program. She is pretty independant with math so I think it will be a good fit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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