Dive Cd-ROM for Saxon Algebra 1/2 3rd Edition

Name: Dive Cd-ROM for Saxon Algebra 1/2 3rd Edition
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4.5 | 5 ratings

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Last update: 12-31-2024

About this item

Increase understanding, build long-term retention, and raise exam scores with an expert Saxon instructor. With degrees in aerospace engineering and science, Dr. Shormann has more than 15 years experience teaching Math 5/4 through AP Calculus and AP Physics., winning multiple nominations to "Who's Who in America's High School Teachers".
Teaches every lesson in the Saxon Algebra 1/2, 3rd Edition Textbook from a Biblical foundation.Teaching 3 to 5 practice problems, he review previous concepts and connects them to previous ones, giving students the big picture.
During the lectures, students take notes and work problems along with Dr. Shormann.
Includes a free Q & A email service with Dr. Shormann.
Quickly re-learn forgotten concepts by clicking on the corresponding lesson on the DIVE CD. Better than giving the answer, the student applies what was learned to the problem which builds long-term retention.

Top reviews from the United States

Terri

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Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2024

Does not work

W. Mulhern

Great product! I tutor a student who uses Saxon ...

Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2015

Great product! I tutor a student who uses Saxon Algebra 1/2, and when he has to be away from home traveling, I can be assured he'll get great teaching and not fall behind in math! The instruction is clear and concise! This would be great for any home schooled student/parent who struggles with math.

Cthulhu

A most welcome addition to (not replacement of) Saxon's printed Algebra 1/2 edition

Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2009

Dive into Algebra 1/2 closely follows Saxon's Algebra 1/2 THIRD Edition - and there is a separate CD for the Second Edition. This CD should NOT be used as a stand-alone product. It should ONLY be used WITH Saxon's Algebra 1/2 or the students will lack the practice drills and the tests that come with the printed kit and are not likely to improve significantly.

Having taught my kids Saxon's Math since Math 3/2, I decided to order our Algebra 1/2 with the CD with the hope of saving some time - I tend to go 'long' when I teach. I wasn't disappointed. Allowing Prof. David E. Shormann to do the teaching does save time and his insistence that the students copy everything that he writes on the blackboard - blueboard, really - keeps them focused on the lesson. The teaching of the lesson taking only 20 minutes makes the kids happy and leaves them with more energy left to tackle the practice questions and the 30-questions problem set (known as 'mixed practice' in the pre-algebra Saxon math books) that comes with each of the lessons.

Contrary to the claim made on the CD's cover, these lessons are NOT interactive. They can't be because they are recorded on a CD and the teacher can't take questions and answer them and the students don't interact with the computer either, they only listen to the lesson, take notes and do some practice exercises on paper. I was also surprised to see this product being marketed as Algebra taught from a 'Christian' point of view. There is very little that's specifically Christian about Shormann's teaching other than him stating in the introduction that he is a Christian. He is only following the Saxon math book, paragraph by paragraph and he is doing a good job expressing it in a way that is more dynamic that simply reading the text.

In addition to the lessons, Shormann includes a suggested syllabus which may be helpful to some.

The following are, in my view, the good things about this product:

- Very helpful for students not yet comfortable with individual study.
- The requirement that students take notes by copying what they see on the board is a good step toward them learning to take notes independently.
- Saves time and adds teaching expertise in a home schooling environment. I've been teaching my kids math for 6 years already and I still welcome this produt.

Now, for the not so good, I I may repeat what I already stated in the paragraphs above:

- The Macromedia Flash Player platform does not take over the full screen. On my 1680x1050 display, less than 1/4th is occupied by the presentation and there is no way to expand it.
- The technology used to develop the material is rather crude. All students get is the teacher's voice and the notes he makes on the board by hand. I list this as a 'not so good' but I don't see it as as big negative. Simplicity is sometimes preferable to a more elaborate and distracting sensory overload method but there may be some area where better graphics may help.
- The teacher is sometimes inconsistent in his presentation. For example, he reminds the students that, when 'saying' a number you only use 'and' when you see the 'comma' separating the integer part from the decimals but then he keeps saying 'two hundred AND two' instead of 'two hundred two'. I understand that it takes a big effort to cover 123 lessons but maybe a 'take two' on some of the lessons would improve quality and consistency.
- No true interactivity. I am not so sure if a more interactive approach would help the students learn more but, at least the interactivity claim should not be used as a marketing tool.
- While it does encourage the students to take notes, the audio-visual presentation will make them less likely to actually use the printed book.
- As I mentioned already, those who expect this to be math taught from a Christian perspective may be disappointed. This is not Christian math and I don't see it as a bad thing. Math is non-denominational as far as I can tell and the claim should not be made.

To conclude, I found this CD to be a welcome addition to the printed material. It makes my job easier and it makes the kids happier. I would NOT use this CD alone - without the book and the tests. The printed book has lesson practice exercises and a 30-question problem set attach to each lesson. The problem sets are essential to Saxon's incremental method and without them the students aren't likely to learn much. In addition, the printed kit includes the tests and an answers book. They are all needed.

I will grant this product 4 stars, mostly because of the few misleading marketing claims. This CD can stand on its own merits. It does not need hype because it has substance.

Note:

As a user of Saxon's math books, I found that Algebra 1/2 can be easily skipped as it more or less rehashes the content of Math 8/7. If the students did well in Math 8/7, going to Algebra 1 should be the preferable next step. My kids are doing quite well in math - they go to regular school and we do Saxon at home - and they've been both placed in advanced math classes. The school is not doing Algebra 1/2 either, going directly to Algebra 1. I just ordered Algebra 1 for my 7th and 8th grade kids.

Risko Family

They explain pretty well and great for parents that just don't remember ...

Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2014

It seems to be worth it so far. They explain pretty well and great for parents that just don't remember or never learned it. I highly recommend it.

Linda Lampkin

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2015

Just what we needed.

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