Making and Reading Graphs for 2nd Grade Mathematics
Students most often trip over the difference between the label of a category and the count of the items themselves. When you see a student staring at a bar graph, they are usually looking for the number right there on the paper rather than tracing the bar down to the... read more
Supporting 2nd Grade Math Skills with Place Value Decomposition
I know how quickly the second grade math calendar can feel like it is running away from you. Usually, by the time we arrive at three-digit numbers, there is very little room left in the day for one-on-one reteaching.Keeping pace with the math calendarIf your students... read more
2nd Grade Math Lessons on Counting Squares in Rectangles
Mathematics instruction in the early grades often relies on clear visualization to bridge the gap between abstract concepts and concrete understanding. By using familiar objects like baking pans and floor tiles, teachers help students connect geometry to their daily... read more
Teaching 2nd Grade Mathematics: Adding and Subtracting Within 20
Fluently add and subtract within 20 using mental strategies. By end of Grade 2, know from memory all sums of two one-digit numbers. This objective is the heart of Adding and Subtracting Within 20, a lesson designed for second grade mathematics classes. When we talk... read more