Kindergarten Saxon Math
SEPTEMBER
LESSONS 1 – 14
Exploring pattern blocks & counters, pictographs, graphs, counters, counting to 10, AB patterns,
OCTOBER
LESSONS 15 – 22
Pattern blocks, sort by color, graphs, act out story problems, most & fewest, graphs
NOVEMBER
Lessons 23 – 27
Patterns, most/fewest, graphs/pictographs, counting, ordinals, geometric shapes, missing numbers, counting
backwards,
DECEMBER
Lessons 38 - 49
Penny, geometric shapes, time to hour, ordinals, acting out story problems
JANUARY
Lessons 50 – 59
Pictographs, patterns, shapes, geoboard, graphs, pennies, ordinals, dimes, counting by tens
FEBRUARY
Lessons 60 – 71
Geoboard, Dimes, Order & identify numbers 0 – 20, measuring cup, recipe, pictograph graphing
MARCH
Lessons 72 – 83
Length, shorter/longer, ordering numbers 0 – 20, copying shapes, measuring, ABC pattern, some/more
APRIL
Lessons 84 – 93
Dividing, tangrams, measuring length, nickels, counting by 5’s, addition & subtraction stories, largest/smallest
MAY
Lessons 94 – 105
Nickels, tangrams, pennies/nickels/dimes, length, equivalent sets, doubles, tangrams, geoboard designs, sort by
size & shape, act out story problems
JUNE
Lessons 106 – 112
Ordering by size, divide in ½, compare by weight, days of week, acting out story problems, equivalent sets
First Grade Saxon Math
SEPTEMBER
Section 1: Lessons 1-10
Makingsetsoftens&oneswithconcreteobjects,numerals,comparingnumbers,usinggraphstoorganizedata
Section 2: Lessons 11-20
OrderingNumbers,Identifyinggeometricfiguresbyanglesandsidesandattributes,insideandoutsideofshapes
OCTOBER
Section 3: Lessons 21-30
2-DigitNumbers,CombiningSets,MakingPicturestoSolveProblems,Symbols
Section 4: Lessons 31-40
OneMoreThan,CollectingData,MakingGraphs,SolvingWordProblemsusingOperations,Subtraction
NOVEMBER
Section 5: Lessons 41-50
AddingOne,SubtractingOne,ComparingCapacity,TellingTime
DECEMBER
Section 6: Lessons 51-60
Countingby10swithDimes,Odd&EvenNumbers,MakingaWholewithTwoHalves,CoveringDesignswith
Shapes,UsingManipulativestoMakeSums,LinesofSymmetry
JANUARY
Section 7: Lessons 61-70
CombineDimes&Pennies,MeasureLengthwithNonstandardUnits,DisplayingDataonaGraph,Tallying,Solving
ProblemswithPictures
FEBRUARY
Section 8: Lessons 71-80
Tens&Ones,AddingDoublesandDoublesplusOne,2-DigitAdditionwithDimes&Pennies,ActingOutWord
Problems,UsingManipulativesforAddition,MeasuringArea
MARCH
Section 9 Lessons 81-90
RoundingNumbers,AddingTen,ComparingGroups,TimetotheHalfHour,RepresentingNumbersConcretelyand
Pictorially,Adding2-digitNumberswithRegrouping
MARCH/APRIL
Section 10: Lessons 91-100
OrderingNumbersto100,MissingAddends,Sumsof10,MeasuringusingStandard&NonstandardUnits,Counting
Nickels,OrderingEventsbyElapsedTime,CongruentShapes
APRIL
Section 11: Lessons 101-110
Subtractingfrom10,IdentifyingDozen&HalfDozen,UsingToolstoMeasureLength,Adding9,Comparing
Numbers,DollarBills,DecimalNotation,DividingintoEqualGroups,Onehalf,onethird,onesixth,Comparison
Symbols,Capacity,Cup,Quart,Gallon,Liter
MAY
Section 12: Lessons 111-120
Additionto8&9,IdentifyingGeometricSolidsbyAttributes,DollarBills,AddingThreeNumbers,Additionto11&
12,Roundingtonearest10,Pennies,Nickels,Dimes&Dollars,FractionalPartsofaWhole,MakingaBarGraph,
DrawingLineSegments
Section 13: Lessons 121-130
Differenceof1&2,FractionsofaSet,Subtracting10,IdentifyingPolygons,Solids,Quarters,Subtract2-digit
Numbers,Temperature,SubtracthalfofaDouble,ProbabilityExperiments
JUNE
Section 14: Lessons 131-135, Lessons A-D
PlaceValueto100,FactFamilies,Numbersto500,WeighingwithOunces,Grams,Transformations
Second Grade Saxon Math
SEPTEMBER
Section 1: Lessons 1-10
Number Sentences, Show Data through Graphs, Repeating Patterns with colors, shapes and letter.
Section 2: Lessons 11-20
Fractions as Parts of a Whole, choosing arithmetic operations, using mathematical language, patterns & rules
OCTOBER
Section 3: Lessons 21-30
Addition&SubtractionFactFamilies,Temperature,AttributesofGeometricShapes,NumberSentences,Operations
Section 4: Lessons 31-40
ComparingFractions,FractionstoEqualaWhole,TallyCharts,BarGraphstoDisplayData
NOVEMBER
Section 5: Lessons 41-50
BenchmarkNumbers,FractionstoFormaWhole,AdditionNumberSentences,ToolstoMeasureLength,RealLifeMathematics
DECEMBER
Section 6: Lessons 51-60
Coins,AssociativePropertyofAddition,Polygons,Sides&Angles
DECEMBER To JANUARY
Section 7: Lessons 61-70
AdditionwithRegrouping,Coins,VennDiagramstoCompareSetsofData
JANUARY
Section 8: Lessons 71-80
PicturestoShowNumbers,AdditionGreaterthan100,TimetoFiveMinutes,CountingbyFives,Median
FEBRUARY
Section 9 Lessons 81-90
Subtractionof2-DigitNumbers,Pictographs,Scales
MARCH
Section 10: Lessons 91-100
Estimation&Rounding,MultiplicationasRepeatedAddition,DivisionwithEqualGroups,MeasuringLengthinFeet&Inches
APRIL
Section 11: Lessons 101-110
Multiplicationby5,MeasuringLengthwithCentimeters&Meters,ClassifyingGeometricSolids,Faces,UnitsofTime
APRIL
Section 12: Lessons 111-114
MultiplicationRelatedtoAddition,MathematicalExpressions,Angles,ProblemSolvingStrategies,Logic
MAY
Section 13: Lessons 121-130
MultiplicationasArrays,NumberSentences,Rotations,Reflections&Translations
JUNE
Section 14: Lessons 131-135
Lessons A-C
DivisionintoEqualGroups,OrganizingDatainGraphsusingObjects,Pictures,&Symbols,Mode&Range,AttributesofPlaneFigures,
MethodstoSolveProblems
Third Grade Saxon Math
SEPTEMBER
Section 1: Lessons 1-10
2-Digit Numbers & Place Value, Elapsed Time, Data Collection & display, odd & even numbers
Section 2: Lessons 11-20
Mental Computation, Addition & Subtraction, parts of a whole, geometric attributes, polygons
OCTOBER
Section 3: Lessons 21-30
Writing fractions, number patterns, thermometers
Section 4: Lessons 31-40
Measuring Length with Centimeters, Collecting data, bar graphs, story problems, number sentences
NOVEMBER
Section 5: Lessons 41-50
Multiplication as Repeated Addition, Perimeter, Formula for Perimeter, Types of Triangles, Sum of 2-Digit Numbers,
Multiply by 10, Mental Computation
December
Section 6: Lessons 51-60
Multiplication with Equal Groups, Dividing with Equal Groups, Measure to Half Inch, Draw Pictures for Multiplication &
Division
Section 7: Lessons 61-70
Fractions-Part of a Set, Numerator/Denominator, Square Numbers, Symbols For Missing Numbers, Number Sentences
January
Section 8: Lessons 71-80
Add & Subtract Fractions Using Models, Money as Fractions & Decimals, Using Data to Make Predictions
February
Section 9 Lessons 81-90
Measure in Feet, Yards, Meters, Relate Units of Measure, Area of Rectangles, Arrays, Relating Multiplication & Division
March
Section 10: Lessons 91-100
Fractions, Geometric Shapes, Angles of Geometric Figures, Quadrilaterals, Trapezoids, Rectangles
APRIL
Section 11: Lessons 101-110
Periods of a Number, Place Value, Multiplication & Division Fact Families, Number Sentences, Symbols Represent
Missing Addends
APRIL to MAY
Section 12: Lessons 111-114
Measure Length Using Millimeters, Types of Triangles, Angles, Missing Numbers in a Pattern, Function Rules
MAY
Section 13: Lessons 121-130
Divide 2-Digit Numbers, Measure Using Miles & Kilometers, Map Scales, Unit Costs with Division
JUNE
Section 14: Lessons 131-135
Division with Remainders, Fractions & Decimals, Pictures to Represent Fractions & Decimals, Mental Math and
Estimation, Problem Solving Strategies
Fourth Grade Saxon Math
SEPTEMBER
Section 1: Lessons 1-10, Concepts A & B, Investigation 1
Sequences, Word Problems, Place Value, Numbers to 999, Missing Addends, expanded Form, Adding 3Digits, Addition Algorithm, Missing Numbers in Subtraction, Inverse Operations, Order of Operations,
Subtracting 3-Digits, Subtraction Algorithm
Section 2: Lessons 11-20, Concepts C & D, Investigation 2
Adding Columns of Numbers, Combining, Elapsed Time, Subtraction with Zeroes, Separating, Comparing, Lines,
Segments, Rays, and Angles, Triangles, Rectangles, Squares & Circles, Fractions,
Fractions as Division, Perimeter, Number Lines
OCTOBER
Section 3: Lessons 21-30, Investigation 3
Rounding, Multiplication Facts, Parentheses, Associative Property, Numbers to Hundred Thousands, Dollars & Cents,
Fractions of a Dollar,Area Model, Perimeter
Section 4: Lessons 31-40, Concepts E & F, Investigation 4
Perimeter & Area, Fractions & Mixed Numbers, Lines & Line Segments, Relating Multiplication & Division, Divide by
Zero, Inverse Operations, order of Operations, Multiples of 10 & 100, Multiply 2-Digits, Rounding, Fractions & Decimals
NOVEMBER
Section 5: Lessons 41-50, Concepts G, Investigation 5
Decimal Place Value, Units of Length, Decimals on a Number Line, Equivalent Decimals, Add & Subtract Decimals,
Rounding Decimals, Numbers in Millions, Rounding Large Numbers, Polygons, Displaying Data, Graphs
DECEMBER
Division Unit, Subtopics:
Relate multiplication & division, Division of numbers by one-digit numbers, Number theory, Composite & prime
numbers, Divisibility rules, Factor trees, Quantities can be divided into equal groups.
Essential Questions:
How is repeated subtraction related to equal groups in division? What are the patterns that occur? How can you prove the
properties of multiplication and the rules of division? What is another way to solve a division problem using a different
algorithm? How is a remainder expressed? Where have you used division to solve a problem in your life?
January
Fraction/Decimal Equivalence - Subtopics:
Relate fractions and decimals, Visual representations of fractions (and decimals), Comparing fractions (and decimals),
Equivalent fractions (and decimals), Comparison of different whole. Big Idea = Relationships between portions can
be represented in many ways.
Essential Questions:
How are fractions and decimals related? How can you represent fractions and decimals using an area
model? How can you represent fractions and decimals using a number line? What are some equivalent representations for
fractions, mixed numbers, and decimals? How can you represent/compare fractions that are related to different wholes?
FEBRUARY
Section 6: Lessons 51-60, Investigation 6
Add & Subtract Large Numbers, Rates, Multiply Large Numbers, Collecting Data, Surveys
Section 7: Lessons 61-70, Concept H, Investigation 7
Estimating, Rounding Decimals, Order of Operations, write Expressions, 2-Step Equations, Exponents, Area of a
Rectangle, Similar & Congruent Figures, Coordinate Graphs
MARCH
Section 8 & 9: Lessons 71-90, Concept I, Investigation 9
X by multiples of 10, Finding Info, Mass & Weight, Multiply by 10, 100, 1000, Multiply 2- Digits
APRIL
Section 10: Lessons 91-100, Investigation 10
Estimating in Multiplication & Division, Describe & Collect Data, Geometric Solids, Add & Subtract Fractions, Graphing
Section 11: Lessons 101-110, Concepts J & K, Investigation 11
Formulas, Distributive Prop., Multiply by 2-Digits, Rounding, Factoring, Multiply 3-Digits, Probability
May
Section 12: Lessons 111-114
Multiply 3-Digits, Perimeter & Area
Subtopics:
Draw geometric components (lines, angles, rays, etc.), Classify 2-dimensional figures, Identify types of angles, Measure
angles, Recognize lines of symmetry. Big Idea = Objects can be described, classified, and analyzed based on their
attributes.
Essential Questions:
What geometric components make up figures? How can parallel and perpendicular lines be identified? How can you use
only a right angle to classify all angles? How do angles and lines help us to classify shapes? What properties do geometric
objects have in common? What does angle measurement mean? How are angles found in real life situations? How can we
find a line of symmetry in geometric shapes?
JUNE
Review the following lessons as needed to gear up for fifth grade: lessons 53, 54, 55, 56 and 57; lessons 68 and 69;
lessons 72, 73, 74, 75, 77, 78 and 79; lessons 81, 82, 83, 87, 89 and 90; lessons
92, 94, 97, 98, and 99; lessons 103, 106, 108 and 109; and lessons 112 and 113.
Fifth Grade Saxon Math
September
Section 1: Lessons 1-10, Concepts A, Investigation 1
Sequences, Number Lines, Addition & Subtraction, Comparing, Multiplication & Division, Order of
Operations, Evaluating Expressions, Solutions, Reading Scales, Elapsed Time, Fractions
Section 2: Lessons 11-20
Investigation 2
Comparing Numbers, Multiplying 1-digit, Equal Groups, Division, Halves, Factors, Multiplying by 10
& 100, Pictures of Fractions, Decimals & Percents, Lines & Angles, Fractions
October
Section 3: Lessons 21-30, Concepts B & C, Investigation 3
Polygons, Rounding, Zeroes in Quotient, Triangles, Fractions on a Number Line, Fractions as Division,
Fraction Pictures, Division Algorithm, Quotients with Mixed Numbers, Add & Subtract Fractions,
Divisibility, Mixed Numbers, Measuring & Drawing Angles.
Section 4: Lessons 31-40, Concepts D & E, Investigation 4
Sum of Angles, Adding Fractions, Quadrilaterals, Constructing Rectangles, Fraction of a Group, Mixed
Measures, Expanded Notation, Multi-Step Problems, Average, Multiplying 2-Digit, Distributive Property
November
Section 5: Lessons 41-50, Investigation 5
Numbers to Hundred Billions, Dividing Multiples of 10, Multiplying 3-Digits, Probability Experiments,
Fractions Equal to 1, Quotients with Mixed Numbers, Fractions and Wholes, Line Graphs, Estimating,
Organizing & Analyzing Data, Graphing
Section 6: Lessons 51-60, Investigation 6
Subtract Fractions from Whole Numbers, Money & Decimals, Tenths & Hundredths, Fractions &
Decimals on Number Line, Naming Decimals, Comparing Decimals, Equivalent Decimals, Fractions,
Decimals & Percents, Area of Rectangle, Add & Subtract Decimals, Coordinate Plane
December
Section 7: Lessons 61-70, Concepts F
Comparing Improper Fractions & Mixed Numbers, Prime & Composite Numbers, Prime Factorization, Exponents &
Square Roots, Order of Operations, Equivalent Fractions, Fractions, Decimals & Percents
January
Decimals - Subtopics:
Placement of decimal point, Visual representations of multiplying and dividing decimals (pictures,
area model and number line), Conceptual understanding of multiplication and division of decimals, Explanation of
effective strategies, multiplying decimals by decimals, divide decimals by whole numbers
Big Idea: Real world situations can be solved by combining or separating groups.
Essential Questions:
What patterns do you notice in the placement of the decimal when multiplying or dividing by the powers of ten? How is
repeated addition related to multiplication and how is repeated subtraction related to division? How can visual models
show multiplication and/or division of decimals? Compare and explain how the size of factors is related to the size of
products. How can you apply the conversion of measurement units to real-life problems?
FEBRUARY
Fractions - Subtopics:
Visual representations of multiplying and dividing fractions (pictures, area model and number line), Conceptual
understanding of multiplication and division of fractions, Procedures for multiplying fractions by fractions, Procedures for
dividing fractions by whole numbers. Big Idea = Real world situations can be solved by combining or separating
groups.
Essential Questions:
How are fractions related to division? How can the area of a rectangle with fractional sides be represented? How can a
visual model help to show multiplication of a fraction by a whole number? How does multiplying by a fraction or by a
mixed number affect the size of the product? How can multiplication and division of fractions and mixed numbers be used
in real life situations?
March
Section 8: Lessons 71-80, Investigation 8, Concepts G
Percents, Decimals & Fractions, Greatest Common Factor, Parallelograms, Area of a Triangle, Patterns & Functions, 2Step Equations
Section 9 Lessons 81-90, Focus on Concepts H & I
Simplify Improper Fractions, Divide 2-Digit Numbers, Graphs, Estimating Quotients, Reciprocals, Divide by Zero,
Compare Data, Integers, Add & Subtract Decimals
Section 10: Lessons 91-100, Focus on Concepts J & K, Investigation 10
Division Algorithm, Subtract Decimals with Zero, Integers, Write Expressions, Percent as Part of a Group, Cubes
APRIL
Section 11: Lessons 101-110, Investigation 11
2-D Pictures of 3-D Figures, Percent of a Number, Least Common Multiple, Mixed Numbers as Improper Fractions, Use
Formulas, Complex Figures, Common and Least Denominators
Section 12: Lessons 111-114, Focus on Concepts L
Add & Subtract Mixed Numbers, Solve Equations with Unknown Factors
May
Common Core Unit – Volume; Subtopics:
Understand that a unit cube can measure volume, Conceptual understanding of volume, Pack rectangular solids with
cubes to find volume, Apply the formula for volume. Big Idea = Real world situations can be solved by combining
or separating groups.
Essential Questions:
How are fractions related to division? How can the area of a rectangle with fractional sides be
represented? How can a visual model help to show multiplication of a fraction by a whole number?
How does multiplying by a fraction or by a mixed number affect the size of the product? How can multiplication of
fractions and mixed numbers be used in real life situations? How can division of fractions and whole numbers be used in
real life situations?
JUNE
Review lessons as needed. You may now teach lessons 61, 63, 64, 69, and Investigation 7; lessons 71, 73, 74,
77, 78, 79, and 80; lessons 81, 85, and 86; lessons 91, 93, 94, 98, 99 and 100; and lessons 101, 103, 105, 106,
109, 110 and 114.