8th Pre-Algebra

In Pre-Algebra students will cover patterns, properties, integers, data and graphs,
number theory, rational numbers and percents, proportion, percent and probability, geometry (perimeter, area, volume), and solving equations.

Series:  Saxon Math Course 3

Copyright:  2007

"Your book is made up of daily lessons and investigations.  Each lesson has three parts.

1.  The first part is a power Up that includes practice of basic facts and mental math.  These exercises improve
     speed, accuracy, and ability to do math 'in your head.'  The Power Up also includes a problem-solving exercise
     to familiarize you with strategies for solving complicated problems.

2.  The second part of the lesson is the New Concept.  This section introduces a new mathematical concept and
     presents examples that use the concept.  The Practice Set provides a chance to solve problems involving the
     new concept.  The problems are lettered a, b, c, and so on.

3.  The final part of the lesson is the Written Practice.  This problem set reviews previously taught concepts and
     prepares you for concepts that will be taught in later lessons.  Solving these problems helps you remember skills
     and concepts for a long time."

Investigations are variations of the daily lesson.  The investigations in this book often involve activities that fill
and entire class period.  Investigations contain their own set of questions instead of a problem set."

Saxon Math Course 3 by Stephen Hake