Regardless of the curriculum previously used or the grade earned in a prior math course, students who are reluctant, struggle with math, or have gaps in their understanding are generally more successful starting one grade level lower than their current grade level.
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Option 1 Go Down One Level: Take Saxon Math 3 (Third Grade Math)
Moving down one grade level allows students to build fluency which makes learning math faster and easier. However, DIVE Video Lessons are not available for Saxon K=2. No placement test recommended.*
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Option 2 Stay on Grade Level & Slow Down: Take Saxon 5/4 + DIVE Video Lessons (Fourth Grade Math) and use the Timed Method to allow your student to learn at their own pace. It may take the student more than one school year to complete this course. A placement test is not recommended*.
*Saxon did not make a placement test for Saxon 5/4. However, Saxon and Shormann Math placement in Kindergarten through Pre-Algebra is based primarily on developmental readiness (grade level). The first 30 lessons in each level review the prerequisite concepts needed for success in the course, so placement tests can sometimes place students lower than necessary.
For this reason, only strong or gifted math students who may be ready to advance one level should take the placement test.
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