Saxon math 76 second edition

There have been some changes with the editions. There are between 2 to 4 editions of these books. To summarize the edition changes for each of these books:. The changes in these books have mostly been formatting changes, and an increase in the length of the explanations. This has been a gradual change. The earlier books had shorter explanations, and a simpler format. This makes them a little better for self teaching, since the students have an easier time navigating the books.

This complicates the format of the day and tends to waste time. We recommend that these boxes and investigation lessons all be skipped and the child just do the Practice and Problem Sets. The main strength of Saxon is the problem sets. This part is still just as good. As long as the students are working the problem sets correctly, they will be fine. Note: The Softcover Homeschool Edition and the Hardcover student edition, have the exact same content. Either one will be just as good.

The changes in these books are a little more mixed. They have improved some things and added a few lessons on various topics.

They have also removed the trigonometry and logarithm tables because they can be found with a calculator. It is better for students to go all the way through the math course before starting to use these aids. When using later editions, at the very least calculator use should be confined to those problems for which it is absolutely necessary.

It can be virtually eliminated by obtaining a set of trig and log tables. These can be readily printed off the internet. Calculus is the book that actually has the most changes. The first edition Calculus book is very good. However, it does miss subjects that are usually taught in last term of college level calculus course. Students who were taking the Calculus BC Advanced Placement test, usually had to learn a few things that were not taught in the books.

A pair of teachers who were using the book, realized this and wrote the additional lessons needed to fill in the gaps. This was incorporated into the second edition, which is what is currently available. The only downside is addition of calculator problems in this book as well. Most homeschoolers are honest, but your comfort with the seller should be proportional to the payment you are sending. Study their reputation and length of registration on their page , then communicate as needed.

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