Saxon Math 65 - 5th Grade

In Saxon Math 65, topics covered include mental computation; applying mathematical tools to real world situations in word problems; patterns and functions; measurement; statistics and probability; and an expansion of work with fractions, mixed numbers and decimals as well as geometry; percentages and negative numbers are introduced. This is just some of the topics covered.

The incremental approach of Saxon Math and the strong spiral review are fully implemented in Saxon Math 65. Concepts are broken down into small parts (called increments) and slowly introduced one piece at a time, with increments of other types of problems being introduced for a few lessons before there is a return to the first, with the next tiny level of that concept being introduced in another increment. This gradual process in the math books is designed to keep students from being overwhelmed.

The strong review approach means that every day is a cumulative review. The problem set consists entirely of problem types that have been previously introduced, some going back practically to the beginning of the book, or occasionally even to the previous book. This is so that with constant repetition 5^th grade students become so familiar with working all types of problems that they never ever forget how.

The format of a Saxon book is easy to follow. With the clear explanations, students generally have few questions, and it is easy enough for an adult to read the lesson and grasp more quickly than the student what the math books are getting at. A solutions manual gives complete step-by-step solutions showing how the problems were worked out, not just the final answer. No special background is required to teach from Saxon Math books.