arithmetic calculation, measurements, geometry and other skills, and introduces pre-algebra, ratios, probability and statistics
adding/subtracting/multiplying fractions, equivalent fractions, the metric system, repeating decimals, scientific notation, Pi, graphing inequalities, multiplying algebraic terms, the Pythagorean Theorem, the slope-intercept form of linear equations

I have taught and tutored math for about twenty years. I hold a current teaching certificate in K-8 elementary school, with a focus on math. I am halfway to my master's in secondary math. I really enjoy math - it is very relatable to food and money! 

2 - 4 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: included
Feedback: included
Details: Please contact the teacher if the learner has any questions about the work. 
1) "Warm-up Activities" - Learners are expected to complete the warm-up activities. 
2) "Lesson Practice" - Learners should complete every problem. The "Lesson Practice" covers the material from the "New Concepts". 
3) "Mixed Practice" - Learners should complete every problem. Saxon scaffolds upon previous lessons, so completing all the problems is important. Learners or guardians should check the answers in the "Solutions Book". 
4) "Tests"  - Guardians should check the answers using the "Solutions book". 
5) "Fact Quizzes" - Fact quizzes should be completed with each lesson. No more than one per day should be completed to ensure repetition for learning. 
6) "Investigations" - These should be completed as intended. 
7) "Topics" - These should be completed as intended. 
8) "Supplemental" problems - These are found at the back of the big book for additional problems. They can be completed as needed for additional practice. These will not be reviewed unless a learner requests a specific question. 
Assessment
Frequency: included
Details: Progress will be evaluated during the lessons based on learner work. The teacher may contact the learner's guardians as needed. 
Guardians are welcome to contact the teacher as needed. 
Progress will be evaluated with the Saxon tests if requesting a grade. 
Minute fact tests should be completed without any assistance from calculators, parents,  etc.
Assigned Saxon tests should be completed without assistance from parents or other people. Calculators may or may not be used, and this will be stated by your teacher when the assessment is assigned.
Certificate of Completion
Frequency: included
Details:  
Grades, Scoring:
1) I can assign grades if requested. The learner must complete and submit the tests from the Test Book to receive a grade for the semester. Please let the teacher know at the start of the semester if you are requesting a grade for the semester.
2) I do not grade homework. Learners are welcome to ask individual questions or post photos for homework review. It is not required to submit homework.
3) If the learner is not requesting a grade, submitting "Tests" is not required.  
4) The "Solution Manual" contains the answers to the lesson homework and test answers.

Prerequisite: 
1) The previous semester.
2) Placement tests can be found here: https://sites.google.com/view/teacherkatemath/placement-tests 
3) or approval of the teacher. 

Saxon math Homeschool 8/7 with Prealgebra