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Saxon Algebra 1/2

Algebra ½ (3rd edition) is the culmination of pre algebra mathematics, a full pre-algebra course and an introduction to geometry and discrete mathematics. Some topics covered include Prime and Composite numbers; fractions & decimals; order of operations, coordinates, exponents, square roots, ratios, algebraic phrases, probability, the Pythagorean Theorem and more. (123 Lessons)

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What Saxon Algebra 1/2 Covers

  • Prime and composite numbers
  • Fractions, decimals, and order of operations
  • Exponents and square roots
  • Coordinates and ratios
  • Algebraic phrases and expressions
  • Probability and the Pythagorean Theorem
  • Introduction to geometry and discrete mathematics

Saxon Algebra 1/2 Table of Contents

The full lesson-by-lesson scope and sequence for Saxon Algebra 1/2, so you know exactly what your student will learn before you start.

123 lessons

  • Lesson 1·Whole Number Place Value and Expanded Notation/ Reading and Writing Whole Numbers and Addition

  • Lesson 2·The Number Line and Ordering and Rounding Whole Numbers

  • Lesson 3·Subtraction/Addition and subtraction patterns

  • Lesson 4·Multiplication and division/ Multiplication and division patterns

  • Lesson 5·Addition and subtraction word problems

  • Lesson 6·Reading and Writing decimal numbers/ Adding and Subtracting Decimal Numbers/Rounding decimal numbers

  • Lesson 7·Multiplying Decimal Numbers/Dividing Decimal Numbers/Estimation

  • Lesson 8·Multiplying and Dividing by Powers of 10/Ordering Decimal Numbers

  • Lesson 9·Points, Lines, Rays and Line Segments/Angles/Perimeter

  • Lesson 10·Divisibility

  • Lesson 11·Word Problems about Equal Groups

  • Lesson 12·Prime Numbers and Composite Numbers/ Product of Prime Numbers

  • Lesson 13·Common Factor and the Factor/ Multiplication Word Problems

  • Lesson 14·Fractions/ Expanding Fractions/ Reducing Fractions

  • Lesson 15·Fractions and Decimals/Rounding Repeaters/Decimals to Fractions

  • Lesson 16·Exponents

  • Lesson 17·Area of Rectangles

  • Lesson 18·Multiplying Fractions and Whole Numbers, Fractional Part of a Number

  • Lesson 19·Symbols for Multiplication/Multiplying Fractions/Dividing fractions

  • Lesson 20·Multiples/Least Common Multiple

  • Lesson 21·Average

  • Lesson 22·Multiple Fractional Factors

  • Lesson 23·U.S. Customary System/Unit Multipliers

  • Lesson 24·Metric System

  • Lesson 25·Area as a Difference

  • Lesson 26·Mode, Median, Mode and Range/Average in Word Problems

  • Lesson 27·Area of Triangles

  • Lesson 28·Improper Fractions and Mixed Numbers/ Decimals and Mixed Numbers

  • Lesson 29·Graphs

  • Lesson 30·Adding and Subtraction Fractions/Adding Mixed Numbers

  • Lesson 31·Order of Operations

  • Lesson 32·Variables and Evaluation

  • Lesson 33·Multiple Unit Multipliers/Converting Units of Area

  • Lesson 34·Adding Mixed Numbers/Rate

  • Lesson 35·Subtracting Mixed Numbers

  • Lesson 36·Rate Word Problems

  • Lesson 37·Equations: Answers and Solutions

  • Lesson 38·Rectangular Coordinates

  • Lesson 39·Equivalent Equations/Addition-Subtraction Rule for Equations

  • Lesson 40·Reciprocals/Multiplication Rule/Division Rule

  • Lesson 41·Overall Average

  • Lesson 42·Symbols of Inclusion/Division in Order of Operations

  • Lesson 43·Multiplying Mixed Numbers/Dividing Mixed Numbers

  • Lesson 44·Roots/Order of Operations with Exponents and Roots

  • Lesson 45·Volume of Rectangular Prism/ Volume of Right Solids

  • Lesson 46·Order of Operations with Fractions

  • Lesson 47·Evaluation of Exponential Expressions and Radicals

  • Lesson 48·Fractional Part of a Number/Fractional Equations

  • Lesson 49·Surface Area

  • Lesson 50·Scientific Notation for Numbers Greater Than Ten/ Scientific Notation for Numbers Between Zero and One

  • Lesson 51·Decimal Part of a Number

  • Lesson 52·Fractions and Symbols of Inclusion

  • Lesson 53·Percent

  • Lesson 54·Ratio and Proportion/ P raised to the q power and the q root of P

  • Lesson 55·Fractions, Decimals and Percents/Reference Numbers

  • Lesson 56·Equations with Mixed Numbers

  • Lesson 57·Mixed Number Problems

  • Lesson 58·The Distance Problem

  • Lesson 59·Proportions with Fractions

  • Lesson 60·Circles

  • Lesson 61·Solving Equations in Two Steps

  • Lesson 62·Fractional Part Word Problems

  • Lesson 63·Changing Rates

  • Lesson 64·Semicircles

  • Lesson 65·Proportions with Mixed Numbers/Using Proportions with Similar Triangles

  • Lesson 66·Ratio Word Problems (Using Proportions to solve ratio problems)

  • Lesson 67·Using Ratios to Compare

  • Lesson 68·Percent Word Problems/Visualizing Percents Less Than 100

  • Lesson 69·Absolute Value/Adding Signed Numbers

  • Lesson 70·Rules for Addition of Signed Numbers

  • Lesson 71·Powers of Fractions/Roots of Fractions

  • Lesson 72·Graphing Inequalities

  • Lesson 73·Right Circular Cylinders

  • Lesson 74·Inserting Parentheses/Order of Addition

  • Lesson 75·Implied Ratios

  • Lesson 76·Multiplication with Scientific Notation

  • Lesson 77·Percents Greater than 100

  • Lesson 78·Opposites

  • Lesson 79·Simplifying More Difficult Notations

  • Lesson 80·Increases in Percent

  • Lesson 81·Multiplication and Division of Signed Numbers

  • Lesson 82·Evaluation with Signed Numbers

  • Lesson 83·Rate Problems as Proportion Problems

  • Lesson 84·Formats for the Addition Rule/Negative Coefficients/Properties of Equality

  • Lesson 85·Equation of a Line/Graphing a Line

  • Lesson 86·Algebraic Phrases

  • Lesson 87·Properties of Algebra

  • Lesson 88·Surface Area of a Right Solid - part 2/ Surface Area of a Right Solid - part 2

  • Lesson 89·Trichotomy/Symbols of Negation

  • Lesson 90·Algebraic Sentences

  • Lesson 91·Order of Operations with Signed Numbers and Symbols of Inclusion

  • Lesson 92·Estimating Roots

  • Lesson 93·Fraction Bars as Symbols of Inclusion

  • Lesson 94·Terms/Adding Like Terms, Part 1

  • Lesson 95·Variables on Both Sides

  • Lesson 96·Multiple Term Equations

  • Lesson 97·Two-Step Problems

  • Lesson 98·Adjacent, Complementary and Supplementary Angles / Measuring Angles with a Protractor

  • Lesson 99·Exponents and Signed Numbers

  • Lesson 100·Advanced Ratio Problems

  • Lesson 101·Multiplication of Exponential Expression/Variables Bases

  • Lesson 102·Adding Like Terms. Part 2

  • Lesson 103·Distributive Property

  • Lesson 104·Classifying Triangles / Sum of the Angle Measures of a Triangle

  • Lesson 105·Evaluating Powers of Negative Bases

  • Lesson 106·Roots of Negative Numbers/Negative Exponents/Zero Exponents

  • Lesson 107·Roman Numerals

  • Lesson 108·Fractional Percents

  • Lesson 109·Simple Interest/Compound Interest

  • Lesson 110·Markup/Markdown

  • Lesson 111·Commission and Profit

  • Lesson 112·Probability, part 1

  • Lesson 113·Inch Scale/Metric Scale

  • Lesson 114·Probability, part 2

  • Lesson 115·Polygons/Congruence and Transformation

  • Lesson 116·Area of Parallelograms and Trapezoids

  • Lesson 117·Equations with x2, Pythagorean Theorem

  • Lesson 118·English Volume Conversions

  • Lesson 119·Metric Volume Conversions

  • Lesson 120·Volume of Pyramids, Cones and Spheres/ Surface Area of Pyramids and Cones

  • Lesson 121·Forming Solids/Symmetry

  • Lesson 122·Permutations

  • Lesson 123·Numerals and Numbers/The Subsets of Real Numbers

Textbooks You'll Need for Saxon Algebra 1/2

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Saxon Algebra 1/2 Homeschool Kit, 3rd Edition cover

Saxon Algebra 1/2 Homeschool Kit, 3rd Edition

Saxon Algebra 1/2 Homeschool Kit with Solutions Manual, 3rd Edition cover

Saxon Algebra 1/2 Homeschool Kit with Solutions Manual, 3rd Edition

Saxon Algebra 1/2 Answer Key & Test Forms, 3rd Edition cover

Saxon Algebra 1/2 Answer Key & Test Forms, 3rd Edition

Saxon Algebra 1/2 Solutions Manual, 3rd Edition cover

Saxon Algebra 1/2 Solutions Manual, 3rd Edition

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Saxon Algebra 1/2 — Common Questions

Algebra ½ (3rd edition) is the culmination of pre algebra mathematics, a full pre-algebra course and an introduction to geometry and discrete mathematics. Some topics covered include Prime and Composite numbers; fractions & decimals; order of operations, coordinates, exponents, square roots, ratios, algebraic phrases, probability, the Pythagorean Theorem and more. (123 Lessons)
Saxon Algebra 1/2 is designed for students working at roughly a 8th Grade / Pre-Algebra level, but placement is based on mastered skills rather than age. The most reliable way to confirm the right starting point is to take the free placement test.
Most students complete Saxon Algebra 1/2 in one school year at a pace of about four to five lessons per week. You can move faster or slower — the program is self-paced, so spend extra time on tougher topics and move quickly through ones your student already knows.
Our video lessons and online grading follow the Saxon Algebra 1/2 3rd edition, and the exact materials are listed above with links to buy them. A Homeschool Kit bundles the student textbook, tests, and solutions; you can also purchase those components separately.

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