Nicole the Math Lady – Saxon Math Instructional Videos

Provides clear worked examples through Nicole's step-by-step video instruction and separate practice problem demonstrations for each lesson.

Each lesson includes 'at least one video teaching segment' followed by separate 'practice problem video' where Nicole demonstrates her own created problems

Provides direct, explicit instruction through Nicole's clear video presentations, though delivered remotely rather than through live teacher interaction.

Multiple reviews emphasize Nicole's 'clear instruction' and 'step-by-step teaching' delivered through structured video lessons that create student independence

Uses Saxon's proven spiral approach with continuous review and incremental development, maintaining the curriculum's signature sequencing strength.

The program follows Saxon Math's established spiral sequencing by covering topics 'as presented in the third editions' of Saxon textbooks, preserving the curriculum's incremental approach

Includes online grading with instant feedback and customizable assessment options, plus access to personal help sessions for struggling students.

Features 'online grading system with instant feedback' where parents can 'customize how many chances students get' and 'free personal virtual sessions for struggling members'

Designed specifically to replace parent teaching rather than train parents, removing the instructional burden from families.

Reviews consistently describe this as 'removing much of the teaching burden from parents' and creating a 'complete self-study system' that requires 'minimal parent teaching'

Incorporates retrieval practice through Saxon's built-in cumulative review structure, though the video format itself doesn't add specific retrieval features.

The program maintains Saxon's 'continuous review' approach through its spiral sequencing, though reviews don't mention additional spaced practice features beyond the textbook

Limited visual instruction through whiteboard presentations, but may not fully utilize the visual modeling potential of video format.

Reviews describe Nicole 'teaching while writing on a white board' but don't mention extensive use of visual models, manipulatives, or advanced graphics

The program follows Saxon's approach of balancing concepts with procedural fluency, though Nicole presents material using her own methods rather than strictly following Saxon's presentation.

Reviews note that Nicole 'teaches using her own methods and presentations' while following Saxon's topic sequence, and creates her own practice problems to supplement the textbook

Addresses word problems as part of Saxon's comprehensive approach, but reviews don't highlight specific systematic instruction in problem-solving strategies.

Reviews mention Nicole creates 'her own practice problems' and covers all Saxon lesson content, but don't specifically detail word problem instruction methods