After completing Saxon Advanced Math (Second Edition), the recommended next step depends on your goals and current math proficiency:
- Good Math Students with a test average of 80% or higher on the last five Saxon tests:
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- Shormann Calculus 1 This is a good fit for students who are already comfortable with precalculus concepts. The first 25 lessons of Shormann Calculus 1 serve as a review, so a student who has completed Saxon Advanced Math will be able to jump right into it, as the review material will help bridge any small gaps.
- Shormann Calculus 1 This is a good fit for students who are already comfortable with precalculus concepts. The first 25 lessons of Shormann Calculus 1 serve as a review, so a student who has completed Saxon Advanced Math will be able to jump right into it, as the review material will help bridge any small gaps.
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- If you scored less than 80% on the last five Saxon tests or are a struggling/reluctant math student, select an option below:
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- Option 1: Take Shormann Precalculus. This course is ideal for students who need a solid foundation in Precalculus before moving on to Calculus 1. It covers many advanced topics not taught in Saxon, including all the concepts required to excel on the PSAT, SAT, and ACT, as well as the CLEP and AP Precalculus exams which earn 3 college credits.
- Option 2: Retake the Problem Sets and Tests for the last 25 lessons of Advanced Math. If an 80% or higher is earned on the last test, the student is ready for Shormann Calculus 1.
- Option 1: Take Shormann Precalculus. This course is ideal for students who need a solid foundation in Precalculus before moving on to Calculus 1. It covers many advanced topics not taught in Saxon, including all the concepts required to excel on the PSAT, SAT, and ACT, as well as the CLEP and AP Precalculus exams which earn 3 college credits.
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FAQ: If I take Shormann Precalculus, can I skip some of the lessons?
No, Dr. Shormann recommends starting with Lesson 1 and completing all assignments. Shormann Precalculus teaches many advanced topics not taught in Saxon (See Option 1 above) including 21st Century technology applications, computer math, basic calculus, non-standard solutions, and over 100 practice problems from the PSAT, SAT, and ACT. Therefore, to master and develop fluency in these concepts.