Saxon Algebra 1/2

[Kristie in Florida]

I'm sure I could probably get the test packet and hopefully an answer key pretty cheap (second edition), but just in case I can't, are tests absolutely necessary? I can't believe I'm asking this. (If I was reading this I'd tell myself "Of Course!!!")  So far we only have the textbook and the solutions manual. 

[Classically Minded]

I think math tests are needed and a great way to gauge if your child is understanding the material, I wouldn't skip them.  In the future, you could get the homeschool kit that comes with everything and is a lot cheaper than buying everything individually (unless you buy used).

[stupidusername]

I have my son do tests every four lessons. If there is a topic he doesn't understand well, it will become very apparent on the test. 

 

It is also possible to identify deficiencies by observing a child's performance on homework assignments. I don't think the tests are absolutely necessary, but they are helpful.

[purduemeche]

Yes - tests are needed.  Just remember they aren't a way for him to gauge his intelligence, rather for you to find gaps in proficiency.  The overall grade for the course should consist of much, much more.

[Kristie in Florida]

I was given the textbook and solutions manual without the tests. I've found tests cheap on amazon but no answer key yet.

[Vida Winter]

I'm sure I could probably get the test packet and hopefully an answer key pretty cheap (second edition), but just in case I can't, are tests absolutely necessary? I can't believe I'm asking this. (If I was reading this I'd tell myself "Of Course!!!")  So far we only have the textbook and the solutions manual. 

 

You could do the course as a free at-your-own-pace class at the Virtual Homeschool Group. It is required that the student own the book but the assignments are online and auto-graded; so are examinations. It is required that students achieve 80% or higher in order to progress through the course. If they fall below this mark on an assignment, they need to redo problems until they bring the grade up. If they get below 80% on an exam they need to contact a teacher for tutoring (if necessary) or work with a parent, and then the teacher will reset the test so the student can have another chance (similar, not exactly the same test). The class is designed just like the book - 4 days of new lessons and then an exam on the 5th day.  There are video lessons to be used in addition to reading the lesson in the book - also open office hours for questions if a teacher is needed.

 

 

http://www.virtualhomeschoolgroup.org/

[Kristie in Florida]

You could do the course as a free at-your-own-pace class at the Virtual Homeschool Group. It is required that the student own the book but the assignments are online and auto-graded; so are examinations. It is required that students achieve 80% or higher in order to progress through the course. If they fall below this mark on an assignment, they need to redo problems until they bring the grade up. If they get below 80% on an exam they need to contact a teacher for tutoring (if necessary) or work with a parent, and then the teacher will reset the test so the student can have another chance (similar, not exactly the same test). The class is designed just like the book - 4 days of new lessons and then an exam on the 5th day. There are video lessons to be used in addition to reading the lesson in the book - also open office hours for questions if a teacher is needed.

 

 

http://www.virtualhomeschoolgroup.org/

That is epically amazing! Thanks!