tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38893560.post2948135327352925918..comments2023-10-08T12:11:52.993+13:00Comments on New Zealand Conservative: Saxon Math restock [updated]Lucia Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10485990994973953860noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38893560.post-35448099260854534702009-07-08T18:26:55.190+12:002009-07-08T18:26:55.190+12:00Madeleine,
You're welcome. Read the newslet...Madeleine, <br /><br />You're welcome. Read the newsletter as well - he's got lots of info in there on how to use Saxon properly and what Saxon Math courses to take if a child isn't strong on math. For instance, mastery of Math 7/6 is vital before moving on to Algebra 1/2, but you can tell if mastery has been achieved by the test scores - not the mixed practise. If there's a less than 75% average on test scores, he recommends doing Math 8/7 - same material but presented differently. If mastery of that material isn't achieved, he predicts frustration for the child.<br /><br />He's also got a section on the newsletter on common problems with Saxon math created from not using the course properly. It was very interesting to me, because I have a friend whose children did Saxon Math, but didn't do all the problems (just odd or even problem, didn't do the testing) and this friend confessed to me that even though both kids had finished their respective books, she didn't think they really understood it.<br /><br />Anyway, I'll stop blabbing now.<br /><br />I find math really cool, so it's easy for me to get really enthused by it.Lucia Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10485990994973953860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38893560.post-39913110841124068022009-07-08T18:09:20.504+12:002009-07-08T18:09:20.504+12:00Hi DocJok,
I just another mock order, with 5 time...Hi DocJok,<br /><br />I just another mock order, with 5 times totalling $251.58 and the delivery came to $88.05. I also went through individually with each item and found that the delivery matched what was totalled for the 5 items.<br /><br />ie Product cost / delivery<br /><br />Math 3 $64.69 / $22.69<br />Algebra 1 $43.55 / $15.24<br />Algebra 2 $43.55 / $15.24<br />Advanced $46.80 / $16.38<br />Physics $52.99 / $18.55<br /><br />Totals $251.58 / $88.05<br /><br />While as the same order at Amazon is product cost of $325.13, but a delivery cost of $45.94<br /><br />The major difference is that Amazon has a flat rate (unless the product is much bulkier/heavier) for all items, while as most other online stores seem to calculate the cost of delivery as a percentage of the price. So, small items on Amazon end up with the same delivery charge as a large book - but it all seems to even out in the end. It's been like that for a number of years (at least the last several that I've been ordering from them).<br /><br />So, I'll go and do my comparison of everything put links up to each item for ease of ordering.<br /><br />And no, I wasn't aware that I could buy Saxon Math here. But, I doubt that anyone in NZ could source it and sell it to me cheaper that I can get it myself.Lucia Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10485990994973953860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38893560.post-20690430088790021382009-07-08T13:35:33.332+12:002009-07-08T13:35:33.332+12:00Lucia,
We have found that if you are ordering 3 o...Lucia,<br /><br />We have found that if you are ordering 3 or 4 items from Christianbook - say around USD $150/$180 then their postage becomes more cost effective. We have (naturally) chosen the cheapest international shipping, and have found on average the order is here in 3 weeks. Amazon have just changed how they are handling international shipping, which is now making them more competitive. Another option is http://www.koorong.com.au/ in Australia. Finally - are you aware that there are a couple of NZ businesses that sell Saxon within the HE community?docjokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02254864025085106401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38893560.post-65137523550155495162009-07-08T12:15:03.223+12:002009-07-08T12:15:03.223+12:00Docjok,
Thanks!
I've just spent a bit of tim...Docjok,<br /><br />Thanks!<br /><br />I've just spent a bit of time doing a price comparison by doing mock orders, and delivery on Amazon is definitely cheaper on the sets.<br /><br />For instance, I just ordered Math 7/6 from Amazon. It cost me US$65.74, with the delivery component being $9.98 (I ordered it by itself). The same product on Christian books is approx the same price with the current 35% discount, however the delivery component is $19.23.<br /><br />But, another product I'd like to buy is Math 3 for my younger child. It is cheaper on Christian books even with the $22 delivery charge because of that 35% discount for July.Lucia Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10485990994973953860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38893560.post-29171369007905281822009-07-08T10:05:52.263+12:002009-07-08T10:05:52.263+12:00That is really helpful. We never bought the higher...That is really helpful. We never bought the higher end Saxon texts as Sheridan was not mathematically minded so we agreed that she wouldn't have to do the top levels, just get to basic proficiency at the lower levels - which was enough to get her through the numeracy section of her diagnostic test for entry to Auckland Uni.<br /><br />However, our other kids are mathematically minded but are not up to the higher levels yet so I wasn't planning on buying them anytime soon... until I read your post. <br /><br />Thanks :-)Madeleinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00377823497040412237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38893560.post-34590547538441540472009-07-07T23:14:05.627+12:002009-07-07T23:14:05.627+12:00We have been using christianbook.com for the past ...We have been using christianbook.com for the past 5 years for Saxon maths and other HS resources. They have everything, their prices are good, and their postage is reasonable. Their service have been top shelf. I would recommend that you have a look. For example: http://www.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/easy_find?Dn=5401&&N=5401&nav_search=1&event=ESRCN&Ne=201400+10000+5300+5200+200900+1000000&Ntt=saxon%20maths&D=saxon%20maths&action=Search&Nu=product.endeca_rollup&Ntk=keywords&view=covers&Nao=0docjokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02254864025085106401noreply@blogger.com