What should students know at the end of 2nd grade?
In math, 2nd grade students learn many skills that build on skills they've learned in previous grades, and prepares them for what they will learn in 3rd grade and beyond. For an easy summary of what your student should be able to do at the end of the year, see the graphic below:
Resources to Extend, Adapt, or Assist Learning
Below, in chronological order, we have compiled some ideas and activities to assist you with teaching your student the math concepts that are covered in your math curriculum. Please reach out to your teacher if you need more specific information or ideas.
Unit 2 Money Extension: Million Dollar Math Project
This is a fun math-based project that combines TONS of real-life skills and reinforces skills that are taught in 2nd Grade:
In years past, we have taught this project in class. This year, we are offering these ready-made resources as an extension for you to do independently! Please share any work your student does in Seesaw!
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Downloadable Money Extension Activities
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Units 4, 6, and 11: Addition & Subtraction with Regrouping
Regrouping: Manipulatives First!
Exposure is key! Many students struggle with regrouping. It takes a LOT of practice to master this skill. Some typical foundational gaps that block understanding of regrouping are:
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Practice Resources to Try at Home
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Addition with Regrouping
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Subtraction with Regrouping: Arguably the most difficult skill for students to master.
Subtraction that requires regrouping (Ex: 75-39) is a problem that requires students to demonstrate a solid understanding of place value. That is, they know that the 7 in 75 actually represents 70 (7 tens), and the 5 represents 5 (5 ones).
Often, students can go through the steps, but they don't understand WHY. We recommend that students also solve these subtraction problems in multiple ways using:
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Math: Subitizing with Shapes (Unit 10)
Subitizing is an important foundational skill when it comes to number sense. Students should know how many dots are on dice/dominoes without counting, how many fingers are being held up, how many sides to a shape, etc.
The shape flash cards below are easy to differentiate based on your student's level. You can begin with simple subitizing with shape identification and move up to more advanced concepts. Shape Games & Pattern Cards
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