From Saxon 8/7 with pre-algebra to BJU Algebra 1??

[Ann.without.an.e]

Is this an ok transition?  I'm not a BJU fan, especially for math but for reasons out of my control, ds will be doing 7th this year online with BJU because we need easy and streamlined. Hopefully this is just for one year. 

Edited September 21, 2021 by Ann.without.an.e

[serendipitous journey]

Well, if you have to do it, I bet you can make it work.  🙂 

I don't know Saxon or BJU myself.  But if the child placed into the BJU class, and isn't either frustrated or bored to tears & so he does the work fine and keeps up, then I expect he'll come out okay.  We've had several math transitions and none, so far, were disastrous! 

Wishing you luck!  And I know you've had a ton of experience, and I hope it's clear I also know that I'm not saying anything you've never heard.  But math changes can be concerning, so I at least wanted to toss out an encouraging word. 

Edited September 25, 2021 by serendipitous journey

[freesia]

The Saxon 87 is enough pre-algebra to go directly into Algebra 1. I’ve had two children who did it successfully—although they were going to Saxon Algebra.