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Grade 2: Mathematics
The goal of the mathematics program is to encourage all children to think and use numbers in various forms and combinations while learning different strategies for solving problems. The strategies introduced at this age support the development of mathematical understanding as it evolves later in the curriculum. A variety of manipulatives are used by the students throughout the year to support their learning. Hands-on activities reinforce mathematical concepts and foster a strong number sense. Solving and inventing word problems are a focus at this grade level.Resources:
- Everyday Mathematics: Second Grade (Wright Group/McGraw Hill)
- Various supplemental resources
Students who successfully complete the grade two mathematics program will be able to:
- Expand counting skills
- Mentally compute solutions
- Use problem solving strategies
- Understand the concept of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
- Add and subtract whole numbers
- Understand and use place value
- Demonstrate beginning multiplying and dividing skills
- Tell time
- Count, add and subtract money
- Apply measurement skills in the metric and standard systems
- Use beginning geometry skills
- Demonstrate beginning understanding of fractions
- Estimate
- Think critically
- Demonstrate understanding and use of data collection, analysis, and graphs
- Use beginning calculator skills
