Erica in OR Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I'm planning for next year, with dd finishing up Saxon 3 math. I've looked at the materials for 5/4, the next level, but have been confused. There are the second edition materials, with the gray/purple cover, but also the third edition materials, which appear to be labeled specifically for homeschool. The 2004 version of WTM recommends the second edition, and there are sets being sold on eBay and the sale/swap board, but if I choose to buy new, it seems third edition is what's available. What's the real difference, if any? I'll be using the non-consumable textbook for at least one more child, so am wondering if newer is better. Also, do I need all three books, including solutions manual, tests/worksheets, textbook? Erica in OR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 I'm planning for next year, with dd finishing up Saxon 3 math. I've looked at the materials for 5/4, the next level, but have been confused. There are the second edition materials, with the gray/purple cover, but also the third edition materials, which appear to be labeled specifically for homeschool. The 2004 version of WTM recommends the second edition, and there are sets being sold on eBay and the sale/swap board, but if I choose to buy new, it seems third edition is what's available. What's the real difference, if any? I'll be using the non-consumable textbook for at least one more child, so am wondering if newer is better. Also, do I need all three books, including solutions manual, tests/worksheets, textbook? Erica in OR I use 3rd edition, and yes, you'll need all 3 books. The tests/worksheets are the fact sheets required every lesson, any special paper (like 1cm grid paper), and the tests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 We use the 3rd edition as well. And yes, you do need all three books. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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