A comprehensive Grade 2 mathematics curriculum building fluency in addition and subtraction within 100, developing place value understanding through hundreds, introducing multiplication foundations, exploring measurement and time, working with fractions, and recognizing God's orderly design in mathematics.
Fluently add and subtract within 20; add and subtract within 100 using place value strategies
Understand place value through hundreds; count within 1000; skip count by 2s, 5s, 10s, and 100s
Work with equal groups as foundation for multiplication; understand even and odd numbers
Measure and estimate lengths in standard units; tell time to nearest 5 minutes; work with money
Partition shapes into halves, thirds, and fourths; represent and interpret data; recognize God's mathematical order in creation
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Review place value concepts from Grade 1: tens and ones. Use base-ten blocks to represent two-digit numbers and understand that ten ones equal one ten.
Represent two-digit numbers with manipulativeshands-onIdentify the value of digits in two-digit numbers. Practice reading numbers and determining how many tens and ones are in each number.
Identify place value in two-digit numbersgamePractice regrouping ten ones to make one ten. Understand the relationship between ones and tens through hands-on trading activities.
Regroup ones into tenshands-onWrite numbers in standard form, expanded form, and word form. Connect different representations of the same number.
Express numbers in multiple formsworksheetCompare two-digit numbers using greater than, less than, and equal to symbols. Use real-world contexts like animal sizes.
Compare two-digit numbersdiscussionSkip count by 2s to 100. Connect to Noah's ark story where animals came in pairs, exploring even numbers.
Skip count by 2shands-onSkip count by 5s to 100. Use hands and feet to visualize groups of five that God gave us.
Skip count by 5smovementSkip count by 10s to 1000. Recognize patterns on the hundred chart and understand multiples of 10.
Skip count by 10sgameSkip count by 100s to 1000. Understand how hundreds build larger numbers and prepare for three-digit place value.
Skip count by 100shands-onIdentify and extend skip counting patterns. Determine which skip counting rule is being used in various sequences.
Identify and extend number patternsworksheetIntroduce the hundreds place using base-ten blocks. Understand that ten tens equal one hundred.
Understand hundreds as groups of ten tenshands-onRepresent three-digit numbers using hundreds, tens, and ones. Practice with manipulatives and place value charts.
Represent three-digit numbershands-onRead and write three-digit numbers in standard form, expanded form, and word form. Practice number sense with hundreds.
Write numbers to 1000 in multiple formsworksheetCompare three-digit numbers using comparison symbols. Apply to real-world contexts like heights of mountains or distances.
Compare three-digit numbersdiscussionApply place value understanding to solve puzzles and riddles. Find mystery numbers based on place value clues.
Apply place value concepts to problem-solvinggameReview and practice addition facts within 10 for automaticity. Use games and timed activities to build speed.
Fluently add within 10gameUse the make-ten strategy to add numbers within 20. Decompose numbers to make friendly combinations.
Add within 20 using make-ten strategyhands-onMemorize doubles facts and use them to solve near doubles. Recognize patterns in doubling.
Use doubles to add within 20discussionPractice counting on strategy by starting with the larger addend. Understand this as an efficient addition method.
Add by counting ongameMix all strategies to solve addition problems within 20 quickly and accurately. Celebrate progress toward fluency.
Fluently add within 20worksheetReview and practice subtraction facts within 10 for automaticity. Connect to related addition facts.
Fluently subtract within 10gameUse related addition facts to solve subtraction problems. Understand subtraction as finding the missing addend.
Subtract using related addition factsdiscussionPractice counting back on a number line to subtract. Use this strategy when subtracting small numbers.
Subtract by counting backhands-onDecompose numbers to make ten, then subtract. Apply make-ten strategy to subtraction problems.
Subtract within 20 using make-ten strategyworksheetMix all strategies to solve subtraction problems within 20 quickly and accurately. Build confidence with facts.
Fluently subtract within 20gameAdd multiples of ten to two-digit numbers mentally. Understand that only the tens place changes.
Mentally add multiples of 10hands-onAdd two-digit numbers by separating into tens and ones. Combine like place values separately.
Add using expanded form strategydiscussionAdjust numbers to create friendly numbers (like multiples of 10), add, then compensate. Develop flexible thinking.
Add using compensation strategyworksheetAdd three two-digit numbers by looking for combinations that make ten or multiples of ten first.
Add three numbers strategicallygameCount on by tens, then ones to add two-digit numbers. Use hundred chart to visualize the process.
Add by counting on with place valuehands-onUnderstand when and why regrouping is necessary. Model with manipulatives when ones exceed 9.
Recognize when regrouping is neededhands-onPractice the regrouping process with base-ten blocks. Add ones, trade ten ones for one ten, then add tens.
Add two-digit numbers with regrouping using manipulativeshands-onTransition from concrete to pictorial: draw the regrouping process and record with numbers.
Record regrouping in standard algorithmworksheetSolve various addition problems requiring regrouping. Build confidence with the algorithm.
Add with regrouping accuratelyworksheetApply addition with regrouping to word problems. Connect to situations like counting God's blessings or sharing resources.
Solve addition word problems within 100discussionSubtract multiples of ten from two-digit numbers mentally. Understand that only the tens place changes.
Mentally subtract multiples of 10hands-onSubtract two-digit numbers by separating into tens and ones. Subtract like place values separately.
Subtract using expanded form strategydiscussionCount back by tens, then ones to subtract two-digit numbers. Use hundred chart to visualize.
Subtract by counting back with place valuehands-onFind the difference by counting up from the smaller number to the larger. Understand subtraction as finding distance.
Subtract by adding upgameEvaluate different subtraction strategies and choose the most efficient for each problem. Develop strategic thinking.
Select appropriate subtraction strategyworksheetUnderstand when and why regrouping is necessary in subtraction. Model with manipulatives when ones are insufficient.
Recognize when regrouping is needed in subtractionhands-onPractice regrouping with base-ten blocks. Trade one ten for ten ones before subtracting.
Subtract two-digit numbers with regrouping using manipulativeshands-onTransition from concrete to symbolic: record the regrouping process using the standard algorithm.
Record subtraction with regroupingworksheetSolve various subtraction problems requiring regrouping. Focus on accuracy and understanding.
Subtract with regrouping accuratelyworksheetApply subtraction with regrouping to word problems. Explore stories of God providing and how quantities change.
Solve subtraction word problems within 100discussionDetermine whether to add or subtract based on problem context. Identify key words and situations.
Choose appropriate operation for word problemsdiscussionSolve problems requiring both addition and subtraction. Break complex problems into steps.
Solve two-step word problemsworksheetUse inverse operations to check work. Understand that addition and subtraction undo each other.
Verify solutions using inverse operationshands-onPractice mental addition and subtraction within 100 using various strategies. Build speed and accuracy.
Compute mentally within 100gameApply addition and subtraction to plan a class service project. Calculate supplies needed, costs, and quantities.
Apply operations to authentic situationsprojectExplore even numbers by pairing objects. Understand that even numbers can be divided into two equal groups.
Identify even numbers through pairinghands-onExplore odd numbers and recognize the 'leftover' when pairing. Understand odd numbers cannot pair evenly.
Identify odd numbershands-onIdentify patterns in even and odd numbers. Notice that they alternate and end in specific digits.
Recognize even/odd number patternsgameInvestigate what happens when adding even and odd numbers. Discover patterns in sums.
Explore even/odd addition patternsdiscussionConnect even numbers to biblical stories like Noah's pairs of animals. Recognize God's order in creation.
Apply even/odd concepts to real contextsdiscussionCreate equal groups with manipulatives. Understand that equal groups have the same number in each group.
Form and identify equal groupshands-onCount objects in equal groups using skip counting. Connect equal groups to skip counting patterns.
Count equal groups using skip countinghands-onRepresent equal groups with drawings. Practice creating visual models of grouped quantities.
Draw equal groupsworksheetFind examples of equal groups in nature: flower petals, insect legs, etc. Recognize God's mathematical design.
Identify equal groups in real contextsdiscussionExpress equal groups as repeated addition equations. Understand that equal groups can be added.
Write repeated addition for equal groupsworksheetIntroduce arrays as objects arranged in rows and columns. Identify rows and columns in arrays.
Understand array structurehands-onCreate arrays using square tiles or counters. Practice making arrays with specific numbers of rows and columns.
Build arrays with manipulativeshands-onFind arrays in everyday objects: egg cartons, muffin tins, windows, etc. Recognize arrays in God's orderly design.
Identify arrays in real contextsdiscussionDraw arrays on grid paper to represent equal groups. Connect visual representation to quantities.
Draw arrays accuratelyworksheetExpress arrays as repeated addition. Count rows or columns to write addition equations.
Write repeated addition for arraysworksheetIntroduce standard units of length: inches and centimeters. Compare to non-standard units used in Grade 1.
Understand standard length unitshands-onPractice proper ruler use: aligning with zero, reading the correct number. Measure objects to the nearest inch or centimeter.
Measure with a ruler accuratelyhands-onDevelop estimation skills by predicting lengths before measuring. Compare estimates to actual measurements.
Estimate lengths reasonablygameMeasure natural objects like leaves, pinecones, or sticks. Record and compare measurements.
Apply measurement to real objectshands-onDetermine appropriate units for different objects. Understand when to use inches vs. centimeters, or feet vs. meters.
Select appropriate measurement unitsdiscussionMeasure and compare two objects directly. Use measurement to determine which is longer or if they are equal.
Compare lengths using measurementhands-onDetermine how much longer one object is than another by subtracting lengths. Connect measurement to subtraction.
Find difference in lengthsworksheetMeasure multiple objects and order them from shortest to longest. Record measurements in sequence.
Order objects by measured lengthhands-onRepresent lengths on a number line. Use number line to visualize and compare measurements.
Plot lengths on number lineworksheetSolve word problems involving length comparisons and differences. Apply measurement concepts to scenarios.
Solve measurement word problemsdiscussionReview telling time to the hour and half hour from Grade 1. Practice with analog clocks.
Tell time to hour and half hourhands-onLearn how the minute hand moves around the clock. Understand that each number represents 5 minutes.
Understand minute hand movementdiscussionPractice reading time to the nearest 5 minutes. Skip count by 5s around the clock face.
Tell time to 5 minuteshands-onDistinguish between A.M. and P.M. Connect times to daily activities and God's creation of day and night.
Identify A.M. and P.M.discussionCreate a daily schedule using times to the nearest 5 minutes. Connect time-telling to real life.
Apply time-telling to daily activitiesprojectReview penny (1¢) and nickel (5¢). Practice counting collections of pennies and nickels.
Count pennies and nickelshands-onLearn dime (10¢) and quarter (25¢) values. Practice counting collections of dimes and quarters.
Count dimes and quartershands-onCount mixed collections of coins. Start with the largest value and count on.
Count mixed coin collectionsgameExplore the biblical story of the widow's offering. Discuss that value to God is about the heart, not the amount.
Connect money to biblical stewardshipdiscussionShow the same amount using different coin combinations. Understand multiple ways to represent values.
Make amounts with various coin combinationsworksheetIntroduce $1, $5, $10 bills. Understand relationship between dollars and cents (100¢ = $1).
Understand dollar bills and valueshands-onPractice simple transactions: paying for items and receiving change. Use counting up strategy.
Solve simple money transactionsgameCompare prices of items. Determine which costs more or less, and find the difference.
Compare money amountsworksheetSolve word problems about saving money and making purchases. Discuss biblical principles of stewardship.
Solve money word problemsdiscussionSet up a class store to practice buying, selling, and making change. Apply all money skills in context.
Apply money skills in authentic contextprojectLearn to collect data by asking questions and recording responses. Choose topics relevant to students.
Collect categorical datahands-onCreate picture graphs where each picture represents one item. Organize data visually.
Create picture graphs (1:1 scale)hands-onInterpret picture graphs by reading titles, labels, and counting symbols. Answer questions about the data.
Interpret picture graphsworksheetCompare categories in picture graphs: which has more, less, or the same. Find differences between categories.
Compare data in picture graphsdiscussionCollect and graph data about animals, plants, or other aspects of creation. Connect to God's diversity in creation.
Apply graphing to creation themesprojectUnderstand bar graphs as another way to display data. Compare to picture graphs.
Understand bar graph structurediscussionCreate bar graphs from collected data. Draw bars to represent quantities with appropriate scale.
Create bar graphshands-onRead bar graphs to answer questions. Interpret scales and compare bar heights.
Interpret bar graphsworksheetIntroduce scaled bar graphs where each unit represents more than one. Practice reading scales.
Read scaled bar graphsdiscussionConduct a class survey, organize data, and create a bar graph. Present findings to the class.
Complete graphing process independentlyprojectIntroduce line plots as a way to show measurement data. Understand how X's represent data points.
Understand line plot structurediscussionMeasure objects to the nearest inch or centimeter and record data for a line plot.
Collect measurement datahands-onCreate line plots from measurement data. Plot X's above the appropriate values on a number line.
Create line plotsworksheetInterpret line plots to find most common, least common, and range of data. Answer questions about data.
Analyze line plot datadiscussionMeasure classroom objects, create a line plot, and write conclusions about the data collected.
Complete line plot investigationprojectReview and name the parts of 2D shapes: sides, vertices (corners), and angles. Count attributes of various shapes.
Identify shape attributeshands-onExplore triangles and their defining attributes: 3 sides, 3 vertices, 3 angles. Recognize triangles in different orientations.
Identify and describe triangleshands-onIntroduce quadrilaterals as shapes with 4 sides. Identify squares, rectangles, trapezoids, and rhombuses as quadrilaterals.
Identify quadrilateralsdiscussionExplore shapes with more sides: pentagons (5), hexagons (6), octagons (8). Find these shapes in creation and design.
Identify polygons by number of sidesgameFind 2D shapes in the classroom, nature, and architecture. Recognize shapes in God's design and human creativity.
Identify shapes in real contextsprojectUse a ruler to draw shapes with straight sides. Practice drawing triangles and quadrilaterals accurately.
Draw shapes with rulerhands-onCreate shapes on dot paper by connecting dots. Explore different shapes with the same number of sides.
Draw shapes on dot paperworksheetBuild 2D shapes using straws and connectors. Physically construct shapes to understand their properties.
Construct shapes with materialshands-onDraw shapes based on verbal descriptions of attributes. Develop precision in following directions.
Create shapes from attribute descriptionsgameCreate artwork using only geometric shapes. Combine shapes to make pictures that reflect God's creativity.
Apply shape knowledge creativelyprojectDistinguish between two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes. Understand that 3D shapes have depth.
Differentiate 2D and 3D shapeshands-onExplore cubes and their attributes: 6 faces, 8 vertices, 12 edges. Identify cubes in everyday objects.
Identify and describe cubeshands-onIdentify spheres, cylinders, cones, and rectangular prisms. Describe their attributes and find real examples.
Identify various 3D shapesdiscussionBuild 3D shapes using clay, blocks, or other materials. Understand how faces connect to form solid shapes.
Construct 3D shapeshands-onFind 3D shapes in creation and architecture. Discuss how God designed a three-dimensional world.
Identify 3D shapes in real contextsprojectUnderstand that equal parts have the same size and area. Distinguish between equal and unequal partitions.
Recognize equal partshands-onPartition circles and rectangles into halves. Understand that two halves make one whole.
Partition shapes into halveshands-onPartition shapes into thirds. Understand that three thirds make one whole.
Partition shapes into thirdshands-onPartition shapes into fourths (quarters). Understand that four fourths make one whole.
Partition shapes into fourthsworksheetApply partitioning to real-life scenarios like sharing food or dividing resources fairly. Connect to biblical principles of fairness.
Apply partitioning to real contextsdiscussionName fractional parts using fraction vocabulary. Connect partitioned shapes to fraction terms.
Name fractional parts of shapesdiscussionCompare unit fractions (1/2, 1/3, 1/4) using same-sized wholes. Understand that more parts means smaller pieces.
Compare unit fractions visuallyhands-onRecognize that halves of different shapes can look different but represent the same fraction. Explore various representations.
Recognize fractions in different shapesworksheetUnderstand that a whole can be described as 2 halves, 3 thirds, or 4 fourths. Connect parts back to the whole.
Describe wholes using fractional partsdiscussionCreate artwork using fractional parts of shapes. Combine fractions to make designs.
Apply fraction concepts creativelyprojectUnderstand rows (horizontal) and columns (vertical). Identify rows and columns in arrays and grids.
Identify rows and columnshands-onDivide rectangles into equal rows. Count the number of rows and squares in each row.
Partition rectangles into rowshands-onDivide rectangles into equal columns. Count the number of columns and squares in each column.
Partition rectangles into columnsworksheetCount total squares in partitioned rectangles by skip counting rows or columns. Connect to area concept.
Count squares in partitioned rectanglesdiscussionCreate patterns in partitioned rectangles by coloring squares. Explore symmetry and design.
Apply partitioning to create patternsprojectPractice addition and subtraction within 100 with focus on speed and accuracy. Use timed activities.
Build computational fluencygameExtend addition strategies to three-digit numbers. Add hundreds, tens, and ones separately.
Add three-digit numbers with strategieshands-onExtend subtraction strategies to three-digit numbers. Subtract hundreds, tens, and ones separately.
Subtract three-digit numbers with strategieshands-onSolve complex word problems requiring multiple operations. Break problems into manageable steps.
Solve multi-step problemsworksheetApply addition and subtraction to plan an event or project. Calculate costs, quantities, and resources needed.
Apply operations to authentic planningprojectDiscover the pattern when adding 10 to any number. Understand that only the tens digit changes.
Mentally add 10 to any numberdiscussionPractice subtracting 10 mentally. Recognize the pattern in the tens place.
Mentally subtract 10 from any numbergameAdd 100 to three-digit numbers mentally. Understand that only the hundreds digit changes.
Mentally add 100 to any numberhands-onSubtract 100 from three-digit numbers mentally. Recognize the pattern in the hundreds place.
Mentally subtract 100 from any numberworksheetMix mental addition and subtraction of 10 and 100. Build flexibility and speed with mental calculations.
Flexibly compute mentally with 10 and 100gameUnderstand the equal sign as 'the same as' rather than 'the answer is.' Use balance scale to demonstrate equality.
Understand meaning of equal signhands-onEvaluate whether equations are true or false. Understand that both sides of an equation must be equal.
Determine if equations are true or falsediscussionSolve equations with a symbol for the unknown number in various positions (beginning, middle, end).
Solve for unknown in equationsworksheetRepresent word problems with equations using a symbol for the unknown. Connect stories to mathematical sentences.
Write equations for word problemsdiscussionPlay games that reinforce understanding of equality. Create equivalent expressions and maintain balance.
Apply understanding of equalitygameReview equal groups and extend to larger numbers. Practice creating and counting equal groups.
Work with equal groups fluentlyhands-onConnect arrays to equal groups. Understand arrays as equal groups arranged in rows.
Connect arrays to equal groupsdiscussionWrite repeated addition equations for real-world equal group situations. Connect to everyday contexts.
Model equal groups with repeated additionworksheetSolve word problems involving arrays and equal groups. Draw models to represent situations.
Solve equal group word problemsdiscussionPreview multiplication as a faster way to add equal groups. Introduce multiplication symbol and language.
Understand multiplication as repeated additiondiscussionReview place value through hundreds. Represent, compare, and order three-digit numbers.
Demonstrate place value understandingworksheetReview all addition and subtraction strategies learned. Choose appropriate strategies for different problems.
Apply various computation strategiesdiscussionSolve problems requiring both addition and subtraction. Determine which operation to use.
Solve mixed operation problemsworksheetReview problem-solving strategies: draw a picture, make a model, write an equation, etc. Apply to various problems.
Use multiple problem-solving strategiesdiscussionPlay various math games that review key concepts from the year. Celebrate growth and learning.
Apply skills in game contextsgameReview measuring with standard units and estimating lengths. Practice with various objects.
Measure and estimate lengthshands-onReview telling time to the nearest 5 minutes. Practice with analog clocks and real-life situations.
Tell time accuratelygameReview counting coins and bills, making change, and solving money word problems.
Work with money fluentlyworksheetReview creating and interpreting picture graphs, bar graphs, and line plots. Analyze data.
Work with various graph typeshands-onComplete a project that integrates measurement and data: measure objects, collect data, create graphs, analyze results.
Apply measurement and data skillsprojectReview identifying and describing 2D and 3D shapes by their attributes. Name and classify shapes.
Identify and describe shapesgameReview drawing shapes with specified attributes and building shapes with materials.
Create shapes accuratelyhands-onReview partitioning shapes into halves, thirds, and fourths. Ensure equal parts.
Partition shapes into equal partsworksheetReview fraction concepts: naming fractional parts, comparing fractions, describing wholes.
Work with basic fractionsdiscussionExplore how geometry and fractions appear in nature and creation. Create artwork combining concepts.
Connect math to God's designprojectSolve complex problems requiring multiple operations and concepts. Apply strategic thinking.
Solve complex multi-step problemsworksheetWork on math puzzles and logic problems that require creative thinking and perseverance.
Apply logical reasoninggamePlan a culminating project that uses multiple math skills: measurement, operations, data, geometry.
Integrate multiple math conceptsprojectComplete a scavenger hunt that requires finding and solving math in the real world.
Identify and apply math in real contextsgamePractice explaining mathematical thinking clearly. Present solutions and reasoning to others.
Communicate mathematical reasoningdiscussionReview work from throughout the year. Reflect on growth and favorite activities. Thank God for learning.
Reflect on mathematical growthdiscussionPlay favorite math games from the year. Celebrate mastery and enjoy friendly competition.
Apply skills in game contextsgamePreview exciting math topics for Grade 3: multiplication, division, larger numbers, more fractions.
Anticipate future learningdiscussionPresent final math projects to class or family. Demonstrate learning and celebrate accomplishments.
Present mathematical workprojectReflect on how math reveals God's order and design. Celebrate growth and give thanks for the ability to learn.
Connect math to faith and gratitudediscussionStart with Day 1 and work through at your own pace. Each lesson builds on the last!