Saxon Math 1: An Incremental Development, Part 1 and 2 vs SAT Math Lessons: Advanced Course for 600+ Scorers
Overall winner: Saxon Math 1: An Incremental Development, Part 1 and 2
Key Differences
Saxon Math 1 (Linda Matthews/Nancy Larson) is a lower-priced, incremental K–1 style curriculum focused on step-by-step instruction and homeschool use, while SAT Math Lessons (Steve Warner) is a higher-priced, advanced SAT prep course organized by difficulty for test score improvement. Pick Saxon if you want an affordable, easy-to-use incremental elementary curriculum; pick Steve Warner if you need targeted, advanced SAT problem-solving and score-focused practice
Saxon Math 1: An Incremental Development, Part 1 and 2
A mathematics curriculum book set featuring step-by-step instruction. Noted for clear explanations and engaging activities that encourage thinking through exercises, with positive feedback on instruction quality and value for money
Pros
- step-by-step instruction
- clear explanations
- engaging activities for each problem
- positive instruction quality
Cons
- material may be repetitive
SAT Math Lessons: Advanced Course for 600+ Scorers
Advanced SAT Math course for students scoring above 600 to improve toward a higher score. Structured by difficulty and noted for effectiveness in problem-solving strategies and score gains, with some value-for-money concerns
Pros
- well-structured by difficulty level
- effective problem-solving strategies
- easy to use
- helps improve math scores
Cons
- mixed value for money
- price may be high for some users
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | Linda Matthews, Nancy Larson |
| Durability | Tie |
| Versatility | Linda Matthews, Nancy Larson |
| User Reviews | Linda Matthews, Nancy Larson |