--- product_id: 41538997 title: "Algebra 1/2: An Incremental Development (Saxon Algebra 1/2, 3rd Edition)" price: "£100.74" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/41538997-algebra-1-2-an-incremental-development-saxon-algebra-1-2 store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Algebra 1/2: An Incremental Development (Saxon Algebra 1/2, 3rd Edition) **Price:** £100.74 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Algebra 1/2: An Incremental Development (Saxon Algebra 1/2, 3rd Edition) - **How much does it cost?** £100.74 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/41538997-algebra-1-2-an-incremental-development-saxon-algebra-1-2) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: Algebra 1/2: An Incremental Development (Saxon Algebra 1/2, 3rd Edition): 9781565771499: John H. Saxon Jr.: Books Review: Every problem in every set - I have used Saxon with my own students, and I tutor Pre-algebra using this text as well. I have a few thoughts to share, mostly in response to a few of the reviews on this site. Yes, Algebra 1/2 is a small step between 8/7 and Algebra I - however I have found it to be a very, very necessary step for most students. Algebra I does require a certain level of mental development - abstract thinking - that many 12, 13 and even 14 year olds may just not be ready to handle. Of course many are ready, and that is fine, but if you have any doubts take the extra year to work on automaticity of the process. Secondly, never judge a Saxon text from the first dozen, two dozen, or even three dozen lessons. Saxon's strong point is the spiral method, whereby every year they solidfy and expand upon previously taught concepts. Therefore, some of the lessons make appear just to be review, but built into the problem sets are small incremental advances in technique and concept. Finally, please please...have your student work every problem in every set if at all possible. The problems do increase in difficulty as they go along, introducing new angles on old topics. In addition, the idea is for the students to become totally proficient, able to solve the problems almost without having to think about what to do. This type of comfort is only gained through practice, no matter how bright the student. My son's brillant calculus professor at a well-known University just told the students this semester that the key to understanding Calculus is to do a thousand problems a week. He wasn't kidding. Math is a language of sorts - the language of science - and must be practiced and worked with daily to increase fluency. Review: Bought Used but was great anyway - I bought used, like new. It was so much cheaper, but I was worried it would be a mistake. Would it be the right edition? Would it be the workbook? Add to that I had never used Saxon Math. My daughter is using this book for her home school math this year, and I was terrified it would be a mistake...hence why I bought used... Well, next time, I want to buy new...because the text is so wonderful by itself, I can just imagine what the whole kit would be like. The text takes you through step by step to show you everything, plus it teachers proper math jargon. This makes kids use both the left and right side of their brain. To be honest I have never seen a more effective math text. I currently make Power Points for each class and cover the bold faced material, plus whatever examples they cover in the book. Then I do the practice problems at the end of each chapter with my daughter. After that I assign her the questions at the end of the chapter, which there are usually 30 or so. By the end of the chapter she has it drilled in her head. You can't go wrong with this book really. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #106,969 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #25 in Teen & Young Adult Algebra #255 in Education (Books) #2,540 in Schools & Teaching (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (194) | | Dimensions | 8 x 1 x 10.75 inches | | Edition | 3rd | | Grade level | 8 - 3 | | ISBN-10 | 1565771494 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1565771499 | | Item Weight | 2.7 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 487 pages | | Publication date | May 1, 2003 | | Publisher | Saxon Pub | | Reading age | 13 - 14 years | ## Images ![Algebra 1/2: An Incremental Development (Saxon Algebra 1/2, 3rd Edition) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81sR15YpaFL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Every problem in every set *by C***N on May 31, 2010* I have used Saxon with my own students, and I tutor Pre-algebra using this text as well. I have a few thoughts to share, mostly in response to a few of the reviews on this site. Yes, Algebra 1/2 is a small step between 8/7 and Algebra I - however I have found it to be a very, very necessary step for most students. Algebra I does require a certain level of mental development - abstract thinking - that many 12, 13 and even 14 year olds may just not be ready to handle. Of course many are ready, and that is fine, but if you have any doubts take the extra year to work on automaticity of the process. Secondly, never judge a Saxon text from the first dozen, two dozen, or even three dozen lessons. Saxon's strong point is the spiral method, whereby every year they solidfy and expand upon previously taught concepts. Therefore, some of the lessons make appear just to be review, but built into the problem sets are small incremental advances in technique and concept. Finally, please please...have your student work every problem in every set if at all possible. The problems do increase in difficulty as they go along, introducing new angles on old topics. In addition, the idea is for the students to become totally proficient, able to solve the problems almost without having to think about what to do. This type of comfort is only gained through practice, no matter how bright the student. My son's brillant calculus professor at a well-known University just told the students this semester that the key to understanding Calculus is to do a thousand problems a week. He wasn't kidding. Math is a language of sorts - the language of science - and must be practiced and worked with daily to increase fluency. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bought Used but was great anyway *by D***L on September 11, 2011* I bought used, like new. It was so much cheaper, but I was worried it would be a mistake. Would it be the right edition? Would it be the workbook? Add to that I had never used Saxon Math. My daughter is using this book for her home school math this year, and I was terrified it would be a mistake...hence why I bought used... Well, next time, I want to buy new...because the text is so wonderful by itself, I can just imagine what the whole kit would be like. The text takes you through step by step to show you everything, plus it teachers proper math jargon. This makes kids use both the left and right side of their brain. To be honest I have never seen a more effective math text. I currently make Power Points for each class and cover the bold faced material, plus whatever examples they cover in the book. Then I do the practice problems at the end of each chapter with my daughter. After that I assign her the questions at the end of the chapter, which there are usually 30 or so. By the end of the chapter she has it drilled in her head. You can't go wrong with this book really. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is the way to begin algebra! *by A***R on April 12, 2021* Saxon's famous reiterative teaching method really pays off. The review lessons add a new level of sophistication to the arithmetic functions for the students (e.g., the etymology of "perimeter"). Each lesson only moves a small step ahead, with playful learning in lots of the word problems ("their approach was inexorable, and there were 14,007,920 hungry locusts in the first wave"). But suddenly the student finds he can solve for x when 6/x = 1/4 / 7/8, and he is confident of the method and the answer. I wouldn't use any other curriculum. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/41538997-algebra-1-2-an-incremental-development-saxon-algebra-1-2](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/41538997-algebra-1-2-an-incremental-development-saxon-algebra-1-2) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-18*