Saxon Math 8/7

Course Expectations for Saxon Math 8/7:
Math 8/7 is a comprehensive middle school level course in arithmetic and geometry, as well as beginning algebra. The lessons teach new concepts gradually and continually review those already covered, so the student retains the skills learned in previous lessons. Special emphasis is placed on clue words within the directions and word problems for students to identify in approaching and writing equations. Required tests will be given every week with speed drills on the fact families of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Grades will be issued each semester based on class participation, homework, drills, and test scores.

Minimum Expectations:
• Parents will assume all responsibility for making sure homework assignments are done on time and turned in to the tutor when requested.
• Using the solutions manual, parents must help their child correct each assignment and sign the completed work before it is turned in at the next class.
• Students will attend class regularly and participate in the discussion. Prior notice of all absences is required.
• Absence from class will be reflected in a student’s grade.
• All homework from missed classes must be turned in as soon as the student returns to class.
• Tests are not an optional part of the class. There will be a test every week after the first ten lessons have been completed, and a final exam at the end of each semester.
• In order for this class to have full credit value, it is highly recommended that parents provide additional related learning experiences outside of this class.

Mathematics Enrichment Suggestions:
Daily practice with the fact families of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Students will benefit from a DAILY review of the concepts being studied.
Struggling students should supplement the assigned work with additional problems located in the back of the book.

ARCHES tutorial based classes are designed to supplement course work being done in home schools, thereby following the teaching of the Roman Catholic Church in proclaiming parents as the primary educators of their children.

Recommended for students in 7th - 8th grade.

Prerequisite: Completion of Saxon 7/6 or equivalent

Texts:
Saxon Math 8/7 1st Edition by Stephen Hake and John Saxon.
Published by: Saxon Publishers
ISBN: 0-939798-54-9

Saxon 8/7 Solution Manual, 1st Edition by John H. Saxon, Jr.
Published by: Saxon Publishers
ISBN: 1-56577-131-1

Fees:
$25.00 Administrative payable to: ARCHES
$10.00 Copy fee made out to Stefanie Gazich
$250.00 Tuition payable per semester to: Stefanie Gazich

Tutor: Stefanie Gazich