PandaMom Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 DD is halfway through Horizon's Math 3 and doing well. The problem is I don't like the teacher's manual. It doesn't show me how to teach concepts. DD really likes Horizon's and it's spiral approach. She is on the spectrum along with several other diagnosis. Math seems to be the subject she is comfortable with. Her rote memorization of facts is strong. I am working on the mental math aspect with her to supplement Horizon's because I do feel it is lacking in that area. I am giving serious consideration to switching her to Saxon math next year. Has anyone here done that after Horizon's grade 3? Was it a smooth transition? Did you go with Saxon Intermediate 4 or Saxon 5/4? Do you feel that Saxon made it easier to teach and/or help with the problems? DD doesn't mind "busy" work and doing more problems. She seems to thrive on it. With her delays she does have a tougher time with word problems. Any advice or thoughts on making the switch would be appreciated. Susie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janeway Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Don't switch. Saxon will drive you both crazy. She is happy, let it go. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abba12 Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 Not a Saxon fan, but if you must switch, I'd definitely recommend 5/4. The intermediate ones were written later and are different. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotherGoose Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 How is she for copying out problems? I think 5/4 is where there is no workbook, only a textbook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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