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2nd grade math resources for Microsoft Word and for GATE

Preview of Math Higher Level Thinking Questioning Stems

Math Higher Level Thinking Questioning Stems

Created by
Stephanie Y
Do you want to raise the level of questioning in your students during math? Do you want to raise your level of questioning? Then this product is for you! Based on Bloom's four highest level of thinking, these questions help to guide discussions. There are "Questions for my Peers" and "Questions for Self-Reflection". There is also a tracking sheet included for students to be aware of types of questions they ask and to set questioning goals. Great for gifted and talented students! Can also be adap
Preview of Toy Car Golf Math STEAM Design - Gifted and Talented GATE 2nd-4th 9 Hours

Toy Car Golf Math STEAM Design - Gifted and Talented GATE 2nd-4th 9 Hours

Engaging math and engineering with ramps and toy cars! Your students will go home and share the news about how absolutely cool school seems now. My mathematically gifted 2nd graders were VERY Challenged by this unit, and I would not hesitate to use it for 3rd grade GATE or in 4th grade as an enrichment for the whole class.Schoolhouse Rock Math: We’re using Zero My Hero and 5’s Multiplication to learn multiplication, repeated addition, and patterns to calculate areas of rectangles—a very advance
Preview of Fractions Clothesline

Fractions Clothesline

Do you need a new and exciting way to teach comparing fractions to your students? Well, the Fractions Clothesline is the way to go! It gets the students actively involved in comparing, ordering, and analyzing fractions. This activity can be used as early as 2nd grade!
Preview of Student checkbook register

Student checkbook register

You can use these to help students learn how to use a checkbook, manage their money, and as a managemnent tool. I award students "$1" for each homework assignment turned in on time. Students track their progress daily. Table points can be cashed in monthly and added in. Excessive restroom use can result in owing money. At the end, you can have a store or some sort of opportunity for students to practice writing a check and also balance their checkbooks. Make multiple copies back to back and
Preview of Place Value Hexagonal Thinking

Place Value Hexagonal Thinking

Created by
Gina Giordano
Students can use these hexagons to make connections and show their knowledge in a deeper way.
Preview of Hexagonal Thinking Data

Hexagonal Thinking Data

Created by
Gina Giordano
Help your students show what they know when it comes to understanding the vocabulary needed for data. By using hexagons, the students are able to make connections among the concepts and explain how ideas are related.
Preview of The Penny Pot Math Extension

The Penny Pot Math Extension

Created by
Adrienne F
Using Stuart Murphy's book as a springboard to math. Use this handout to calculate money from the text with your students.
Preview of First Grade Enrichment Choice Board 2

First Grade Enrichment Choice Board 2

Created by
Kreative Kove
This choice board provides enrichment for a student who works at the first grade level. It is great for whole group learning or one student. Wonderful for use at home too as a distance learning tool or home school creativity. The challenges provide ways to be creative, elaborate, and tap into a child's imagination.
Preview of Array Word Problems

Array Word Problems

Created by
Kayla Thurman
A document with 2 sets of words problems that challenge students to create arrays to solve real world problems. There is an on-level set of questions as well as a "challenge" set of questions. There are 6 on-level (2nd grade) questions and 4 challenge questions that involve deeper level thinking and problem solving skills. Great for test prep!
Preview of Claim Evidence Reasoning:  "The Bad Dog Mystery" Worksheet

Claim Evidence Reasoning: "The Bad Dog Mystery" Worksheet

Created by
Buccella's Buzz
Students will be introduced to using Claim Evidence Reasoning to solve The Bad Dog Mystery. This worksheet follows along with the step by step powerpoint that allows students to make a Claim, review the Evidence, and lastly, determine their Reasoning with support. This evidence sheet is provided to allow students to review their work and discuss their findings with other students. This lesson allows students to analyze data, make measurements, and think critically. It is interactive and fun!
Preview of What's the Rule? A lesson in Pre-Algebra

What's the Rule? A lesson in Pre-Algebra

Created by
JHamilton
This is a two page document that reinforces the use of finding patterns in numbers. It is an extension of the function machine commonly used in primary math lessons. It takes the rule a bit further and uses the rule in algebraic form for the student to use in figuring out an algebraic expression. I use this with my high ability 2nd grades, although it can be used with any grade if the student needs enrichment or reteaching.
Preview of What Comes Next - A Georgia College Study for Gifted Elementary Students

What Comes Next - A Georgia College Study for Gifted Elementary Students

Created by
Vince Frosteg
"What Comes Next" is a college study unit designed for elementary students in a gifted or high achievers program. The program was developed using Georgia colleges. The unit is provided as a Word document, so it can be modified as necessary for other state colleges or if specific colleges would like to be added. The unit usually takes between 6 and 8 hours to complete, or one gifted resource class day. The contents of the unit include: 1. Research 8 Georgia colleges and complete a research mat
Preview of The $1.00 Word Riddle

The $1.00 Word Riddle

Created by
Adrienne F
Based on the book by Marilyn Burns, have your precocious math students solve these $1.00 word riddles and create more of their own to share with partners.
Preview of Math Contract - Calendars and Telling Time

Math Contract - Calendars and Telling Time

Created by
Dyan Branstetter
Updated 10/08 Are you looking for a way to differentiate instruction and meet the needs of your early finishers in math class? A math contract consists of a grid of math activity choices based upon my math curriculum. My students are expected to complete 9-12 points on each weekly contract, and they should try complete at least one activity in every column. The activities range from 1 to 3 points, with 1-point choices being lower-level thinking activities, to the 3-point choices which are more
Preview of Measurement Scavenger Hunt

Measurement Scavenger Hunt

Created by
Adrienne F
Get your intermediate students up and moving as they try to complete their measurement scavenger hunt either by themselves or with a partner. Great way to get students using their measurement skills for an authentic, and fun, purpose.
Preview of Graphic Organizer for Word Problems

Graphic Organizer for Word Problems

Useful tool for dissecting word problems at any grade level. Breaks word problems into four quadrants. Includes a guide to assist with the matching of terms/words and the four operations.
Preview of Create a Clown 2 Digit Subtraction Minus TENS and ONES Game

Create a Clown 2 Digit Subtraction Minus TENS and ONES Game

Created by
Born2educate
Create a Clown 2 Digit Subtraction Minus TENS and ONESis a great game to practice subtraction facts. When the player gets the fact correct they get to spin the spinner of clown body parts. The first player to create a clown wins. Setting it up: The first page is the directions and title page. I glued it to the front of the file folder. The page that has 8 squares is the game board referred to, I glued that in the middle of the file folder on the left side. The page that has clown body parts is
Preview of 100th Day Thinking Fun!

100th Day Thinking Fun!

Created by
Camp Learn A Lot
This packet will help your students enjoy the 100th day while still working on challenging activities. They will work hard with word choice as they write, thinking about number connections after completing a calculator activity, and doing some critical thinking as they solve problems and list words to fit a specific criteria!
Preview of Common Core Math Project: African vs. North American Animals Comparison

Common Core Math Project: African vs. North American Animals Comparison

Common Core Math real world application problem. In this project, your students have just gotten a great summer job as an Intern at the Columbus Zoo. Their first assignment is to help the research department put together a series of graphs to compare data about North American and African animals. This project provides all of the data and instructions for students to meet the Common Core standards under Representing and Interpreting Data related to graphing. It also integrates the ELA concep
Preview of Fraction Art

Fraction Art

Students practice their fraction skills by using fraction formulas to draw various scenes. Included are Fraction Ocean, Fraction Space Adventure, and Fraction Zoo, along with a blank template for creating their own fraction art scenes.
Preview of Area & Perimeter Design Your Own Basketball Court

Area & Perimeter Design Your Own Basketball Court

Created by
Math4Kids
This project is NCAA tournament inspired. Students must design a basketball court while calculating the area and perimeter in inches and centimeters. They must convert measurements, research information about players from their basketball team while converting their heights. Finally, there are some challenge pieces such as a optional calculation of volume and finding diameter challenge. Great for gifted and talented students!
Preview of Individual Grade Tracking Sheet

Individual Grade Tracking Sheet

Over time I have found that traditional gradebook methods are really more work than they are worth! Being a pull out program teaching K-5 students, I needed something to grade that was much more flexible. This product is meant to keep a single students assignment grades all in one place! If you have a program, like mine, where many of your students work on different assignments this is a different way of keep data to make your life easier. I hope you enjoy this and it works well for you!
Preview of Back to School CGI #5

Back to School CGI #5

CGI word problem for August/September. Back to School with differentiated number sets. This one has 8 different number sets!!! I had a super high class so I gave my regular CGI to most kids which had 4 number sets and my GATE kids the other with another four differentiated number sets. I always show a "Think/Wonder" page and have the students turn and talk, then slowly unpack the story problem. I cut and paste the word problems into their notebooks which is why the last page is like that. This i
Preview of Shape Attributes: What is a Zimparoo?

Shape Attributes: What is a Zimparoo?

Created by
Lindsey Volk
Great for Gifted and Talented education. Students must determine defining attributes of a made up shape in order to determine what figures can be classified as a "Zimparoo". Promotes creative thinking, critical thinking, and higher-order thinking.
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Importance of learning math skills in 2nd grade

It's no secret that mathematics is a foundational subject for students to learn. Math forms the basis for many other subjects — like science, engineering, and technology. Because of that, it's essential that kids develop strong math skills from a young age as it makes them more likely to succeed in other courses in the future.

Learning math in 2nd grade helps kids begin to develop critical thinking, logical reasoning, and problem-solving skills. It also helps second graders further develop their understanding of numbers and basic operations, which are important tools for everyday life. Lastly, math is an important life skill that children will use in their everyday adult lives, whether they're calculating a tip at a restaurant or creating a budget.

The key concepts for 2nd grade math

The following are the key math skills that students learn in 2nd grade.

Addition and Subtraction

Students will learn how to solve simple addition and subtraction problems with numbers up to 100. They will also learn how to solve word problems using addition and subtraction.

Place Value

Place value is a critical concept that children learn in 2nd-grade math. They will learn how to read and write numbers up to 1,000 and understand the concept of place value.

Geometry

In geometry, students will learn how to identify and classify two-dimensional shapes such as squares, circles, triangles, and rectangles. They will also learn about lines, angles, and symmetry.

Measurement

Measurement is another essential concept that kids will learn in 2nd-grade math. They will learn how to measure length, weight, and volume using standard units.

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There are many different types of math resources sold by Sellers on TPT. Some popular math lessons include: telling time, counting money, addition and subtraction, and word problems.

What are some good resources for practicing 2nd grade math?

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What are the key concepts of 2nd-grade math?

Second graders will learn how to count, read, and write numbers up to 1,000, and solve simple addition and subtraction problems. They will also learn basic geometry concepts such as identifying shapes, lines, and angles, and learn how to measure length, weight, and volume.

Why is 2nd grade math important?

Second grade math is important for children because it lays the foundation for more advanced mathematical concepts. It is also an essential life skill that children will use throughout their lives.

How can I help my child overcome math anxiety?

You can help your child overcome math anxiety by providing a supportive and positive environment, breaking down math concepts into manageable chunks, and doing math problems that use real-world examples.

What should I do if my child is struggling with a specific math concept?

If your child is struggling with a specific math concept, you can provide extra support and resources such as worksheets, tutoring, or online educational tools. Sometimes, visual aids like charts, graphs, videos and manipulatives can help children understand abstract concepts better. The use of visuals can help explain math concepts to kids and better engage them in their learning.

How can I make math fun for my child?

Children learn best when they're engaged! Sprinkle a little fun into your math lessons by using games, videos, puzzles, and real-life scenarios. If your class seems to find math boring or uninteresting, you can also try connecting it to their interests or hobbies.