Saxon Math Course 3

Saxon Math Course 3 is a comprehensive math textbook designed for 7th or 8th-grade students, intended to be used after the completion of either Saxon Math 8/7 or Course 2 and before entering Algebra 1. Saxon Math uses a spiral approach, employing incremental development of new math concepts and continuous review of previous concepts. This book consists of 120 lessons plus 10 investigations organized into 12 sections (see table of contents below).

Each lesson includes practice exercises and problem sets, along with cumulative reviews to ensure students have a firm understanding of previously covered material. The book provides ample opportunities for students to develop their problem-solving skills and critical thinking abilities, making it a valuable resource for both teachers and students. Additionally, the book includes real-world applications of mathematical concepts, encouraging students to see the relevance of math in everyday life. Overall, the book aims to prepare students for high school math courses.

Note: This book appears to have been discontinued by the publisher. My Math Assistant recommends using Saxon Algebra 1/2 instead of Course 3 if your student needs more preparation before moving to Saxon Algebra 1.


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Table of Contents

Lesson 1 - Number Line - Comparing and Ordering Integers
Lesson 2 - Operations of Arithmetic
Lesson 3 - Addition and Subtraction Word Problems
Lesson 4 - Multiplication and Division Word Problems
Lesson 5 - Fractional Parts
Lesson 6 - Converting Measures
Lesson 7 - Rates and Average - Measures of Central Tendency
Lesson 8 - Perimeter and Area
Lesson 9 - Prime Numbers
Lesson 10 - Rational Numbers - Equivalent Fractions
Investigation 1 - The Coordinate Plane
Lesson 11 - Percents
Lesson 12 - Decimal Numbers
Lesson 13 - Adding and Subtracting Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Lesson 14 - Evaluation - Solving Equations by Inspection
Lesson 15 - Powers and Roots
Lesson 16 - Irrational Numbers
Lesson 17 - Rounding and Estimating
Lesson 18 - Lines and Angles
Lesson 19 - Polygons
Lesson 20 - Triangles
Investigation 2 - Pythagorean Theorem
Lesson 21 - Distributive Property - Order of Operations
Lesson 22 - Multiplying and Dividing Fractions
Lesson 23 - Multiplying and Dividing Mixed Numbers
Lesson 24 - Adding and Subtracting Decimal Numbers
Lesson 25 - Multiplying and Dividing Decimal Numbers
Lesson 26 - Transformations
Lesson 27 - Laws of Exponents
Lesson 28 - Scientific Notation for Large Numbers
Lesson 29 - Ratio
Lesson 30 - Repeating Decimals
Investigation 3 - Classifying Quadrilaterals
Lesson 31 - Adding Integers - Collecting Like Terms
Lesson 32 - Probability
Lesson 33 - Subtracting Integers
Lesson 34 - Proportions - Ratio Word Problems
Lesson 35 - Similar and Congruent Polygons
Lesson 36 - Multiplying and Dividing Integers - Multiplying and Dividing Terms
Lesson 37 - Areas of Combined Polygons
Lesson 38 - Using Properties of Equality to Solve Equations
Lesson 39 - Circumference - Pi
Lesson 40 - Area of a Circle
Investigation 4 - Drawing Geometric Solids
Lesson 41 - Functions
Lesson 42 - Volume
Lesson 43 - Surface Area
Lesson 44 - Solving Proportions Using Cross Products - Slope of a Line
Lesson 45 - Ratio Problems Involving Totals
Lesson 46 - Solving Problems Using Scientific Notation
Lesson 47 - Graphing Functions
Lesson 48 - Percent of a Whole
Lesson 49 - Solving Rate Problems with Proportions and Equations
Lesson 50 - Solving Multi-Step Problems
Investigation 5 - Graphing Transformations
Lesson 51 - Negative Exponents
Lesson 52 - Using Unit Multipliers - Converting Mixed-Unit to Single-Unit Measures
Lesson 53 - Solving Problems Using Measures of Central Tendency
Lesson 54 - Angle Relationships
Lesson 55 - Nets of Prisms, Cylinders, Pyramids, and Cones
Lesson 56 - Slope-Intercept Equation of a Line
Lesson 57 - Operations with Small Numbers in Scientific Notation
Lesson 58 - Solving Percent Problems with Equations
Lesson 59 - Experimental Probability
Lesson 60 - Area of a Parallelogram
Investigation 6 - Collect, Display, and Interpret Data
Lesson 61 - Sequences
Lesson 62 - Graphing Solutions to Inequalities on a Number Line
Lesson 63 - Rational Numbers, Non-Terminating Decimals, and Percents - Fractions with Negative Exponents
Lesson 64 - Using a Unit Multiplier to Convert a Rate
Lesson 65 - Applications Using Similar Triangles
Lesson 66 - Special Right Triangles
Lesson 67 - Percent of Change
Lesson 68 - Probability Multiplication Rule
Lesson 69 - Direct Variation
Lesson 70 - Solving Direct Variation Problems
Investigation 7 - Probability Simulation
Lesson 71 - Percent Change of Dimensions
Lesson 72 - Multiple Unit Multipliers
Lesson 73 - Formulas for Sequences
Lesson 74 - Simplifying Square Roots
Lesson 75 - Area of a Trapezoid
Lesson 76 - Volumes of Prisms and Cylinders
Lesson 77 - Inequalities with Negative Coefficients
Lesson 78 - Products of Square Roots
Lesson 79 - Transforming Formulas
Lesson 80 - Adding and Subtracting Mixed Measures - Polynomials
Investigation 8 - Scatterplots
Lesson 81 - Central Angles and Arcs
Lesson 82 - Graphing Equations Using Intercepts
Lesson 83 - Probability of Dependent Events
Lesson 84 - Selecting an Appropriate Rational Number
Lesson 85 - Surface Area of Cylinders and Prisms
Lesson 86 - Volume of Pyramids and Cones
Lesson 87 - Scale Drawing Word Problems
Lesson 88 - Review of Proportional and Non-Proportional Relationships
Lesson 89 - Solving Problems with Two Unknowns by Graphing
Lesson 90 - Sets
Investigation 9 - Sampling Methods
Lesson 91 - Effect of Scaling on Perimeter, Area, and Volume
Lesson 92 - Areas of Rectangles with Variable Dimensions
Lesson 93 - Equations with Exponents
Lesson 94 - Graphing Pairs of Inequalities on a Number Line
Lesson 95 - Slant Heights of Pyramids and Cones
Lesson 96 - Geometric Measures with Radicals
Lesson 97 - Recursive Rules for Sequences
Lesson 98 - Relations and Functions
Lesson 99 - Inverse Variation
Lesson 100 - Surface Areas of Right Pyramids and Cones
Investigation 10 - Compound Interest
Lesson 101 - Geometric Probability
Lesson 102 - Growth and Decay
Lesson 103 - Line Plots - Box-and-Whisker Plots
Lesson 104 - Volume, Capacity, and Mass in the Metric System
Lesson 105 - Compound Average and Rate Problems
Lesson 106 - Reviewing the Effects of Scaling on Volume
Lesson 107 - Volume and Surface Area of Compound Solids
Lesson 108 - Similar Solids
Lesson 109 - Consumer Interest
Lesson 110 - Converting Repeating Decimals to Fractions
Investigation 11 - Non-Linear Functions
Lesson 111 - Volume and Surface Area of a Sphere
Lesson 112 - Ratios of Side Lengths of Right Triangles
Lesson 113 - Using Scatterplots to Make Predictions
Lesson 114 - Calculating Area as a Sweep
Lesson 115 - Relative Sizes of Sides and Angles of a Triangle
Lesson 116 - Division by Zero
Lesson 117 - Significant Digits
Lesson 118 - Sine, Cosine, Tangent
Lesson 119 - Complex Fractions
Lesson 120 - Rationalizing a Denominator
Investigation 12 - Proof of the Pythagorean Theorem