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: Saxon 6/5 + DIVE Video Lessons (Fifth Grade Math)
We recommend going down one grade level and using the Timed Method. This allows reluctant math students to build fluency and learn at their own pace, which makes learning math faster and easier. No placement test recommended*
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Option 2 Stay on Grade Level: Take Saxon 7/6 + DIVE Video Lessons (6th Grade)
If you use the Timed Method to allow your student to learn at their own pace, they can stay on grade level. However, it may take more than one school year to complete the course. No placement test recommended.*
*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.
However, if you would still like to take the placement test, please see: Saxon 6/5 & Saxon 7/6 Placement Test
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