Many students struggle in Saxon Advanced Math because, unlike the current editions of other Saxon texts, Saxon Advanced Math (both first and second edition) does not have the lesson reference numbers next to each homework problem indicating the lesson number to go to when the student has forgotten how to do that type of problem. This makes it much more difficult to relearn missed or forgotten concepts which frustrates students and negatively affects mastery and long-term retention.
Shormann Precalculus has direct links above each question. One links to a PDF of an example problem like the one they are trying to solve and the other links to a video clip of Dr. Shormann teaching that concept, step-by step. This is a much more efficient way to quickly relearn forgotten concepts which builds long-term retention and fluency. Research has proven that fluency raises standardized test scores and allows students to achieve higher levels of math.
Shormann Precalculus
Features: Expert Video Instruction, Interactive Assignments with Instant Feedback, Automated Grading, Grade Recording, Video Solutions, and Q&A Support all taught from a Biblical Foundation!
Credits:
1 Precalculus Credit
1/2 Geometry Credit*
*Students who have completed Saxon Algebra 2 have earned 1/2 credit of geometry. All the geometry required to earn the remaining 1/2 credit can be learned in the first 25 lessons of Precalculus.
Teaches Every Topic on the ACT and Redesigned PSAT & SAT
To better prepare students for college math and science courses as well as the PSAT, SAT, and ACT, we now recommend our new Shormann Interactive Precalculus instead of Saxon Advanced Math. Based on John Saxon’s teaching methods and a biblical foundation, Shormann Math teaches 21st Century concepts like computer math, technology applications, and non-standard solution concepts, that are not taught in Saxon Advanced Math.
Many students struggle in Saxon Advanced Math because, unlike the current editions of other Saxon texts, Saxon Advanced Math (both first and second edition) does not have the lesson reference numbers next to each homework problem indicating the lesson that concept was taught. This makes it much more difficult to relearn missed or forgotten concepts which makes it more difficult to build mastery and develop long-term retention.
Shormann Precalculus has 100 lessons with 20 homework problems each and Saxon has 125 with 30 problems each. Shormann features interactive homework this is automatically graded which provides instant feedback, embedded links to the video lecture that teaches that homework problem and a link to a similar example problem. After each homework set is completed and the grades are recorded in the online grade book, video solutions to every problem are displayed so you can quickly re-learn and correct missed problems.
Why Students Struggle with Saxon Advanced Math
- Unlike Saxon 5/4 – Algebra 2, Saxon Advanced Math (1st & 2nd editions) does not include lesson reference numbers next to homework problems
- Students don’t know where to go when they forget how to solve a problem
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This makes it:
- Difficult to relearn missed concepts
- Frustrating for students
- Harmful to mastery and long-term retention
- Creates gaps
How Shormann Precalculus Solves This
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Direct links above every question:
- 📄 Link to a PDF of a similar example problem
- 🎥 Link to a step-by-step video explanation of a similar example problem
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Enables students to:
- Quickly relearn forgotten concepts
- Build long-term retention and fluency
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Research shows:
- Fluency improves standardized test scores
- Helps students reach higher levels of math faster
Shormann Precalculus Features
- Expert Video Instruction
- Interactive Assignments with Instant Feedback
- Automated Grading
- Grade Recording
- Video Solutions
- Q&A Support
- Biblical Foundation
Credits
- 1 Precalculus Credit
- 1/2 Geometry Credit
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Prepares student for the CLEP & AP Exams which earn up to 3 college credits which can be listed at the bottom of the High School Transcript
Colleges only require 4 high school math credits. As long as he completes Shormann Precalculus, he will have: Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Precalculus with Trigonometry
That meets (and often exceeds) admissions expectations. Colleges are also heavily focused on PSAT/SAT/ACT scores, and Shormann Math does an excellent job preparing students for those.
College & Test Preparation
- Covers every topic on the ACT and redesigned PSAT & SAT
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Recommended over Saxon Advanced Math for:
- College math and science preparation
- Standardized test readiness
- Based on John Saxon’s teaching methods with a biblical foundation
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Adds modern concepts not taught in Saxon Advanced Math:
- Computer math
- Technology applications
- Non-standard solution methods
Key Limitation of Saxon (Reinforced)
- No lesson reference numbers next to problems
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Makes it harder to:
- Relearn concepts
- Build mastery
- Develop long-term retention
Assignment Structure Comparison
Shormann Precalculus
- 100 lessons
- 20 problems per lesson
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Interactive, auto-graded homework with:
- Instant feedback
- Links to teaching videos
- Links to similar example problems
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After completion:
- Grades recorded automatically
- Video solutions for every problem unlocked
Saxon Advanced Math
- 125 lessons
- 30 problems per lesson
- Lacks built-in relearning support (no direct links or references)
Bottom Line
Shormann Precalculus provides a faster, more efficient path to mastery by making relearning immediate and accessible—something Saxon Advanced Math does not effectively support.
Learn More
Shormann Interactive Precalculus Self-Paced eLearning Course
Shormann Interactive Math Teacher’s Guides, FAQs, and Sample Course
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