Foundational skills for Grade 2 Math.
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The foundational skills for grade 2 math include:
- Number sense and place value: Students should have a strong understanding of place value, and be able to read, write, and compare numbers up to 1000.
- Basic addition and subtraction: Students should have a strong understanding of basic addition and subtraction facts, and be able to solve problems with larger numbers and regrouping (carrying and borrowing)
- Basic multiplication and division: Students should have a basic understanding of multiplication and division concepts, and be able to solve simple multiplication and division problems with numbers up to 10.
- Geometry: Students should have a strong understanding of basic geometric shapes and be able to identify and classify shapes based on their attributes, such as sides and angles.
- Measurement: Students should have a strong understanding of basic measurement concepts, such as length, weight, and capacity, and be able to use standard and non-standard units of measurement to solve problems.
- Data and graphing: Students should be able to collect, organize, and interpret data using the simple picture and bar graphs.
- Time: Students should have a strong understanding of time, including elapsed time, and be able to tell time to the quarter hour.
- Problem-solving: Students should be able to use basic mathematical concepts and skills to solve word problems and real-world situations.
- Addition and subtraction facts: Students should have a strong understanding of addition and subtraction facts, and be able to solve problems quickly and efficiently.
ELC provides detailed infographics for second grade, a valuable resource for parents, students, and teachers. Second-grade infographics are aligned with Common Core State Standards and help parents and teachers understand what students should know and be able to do at second grade.
These foundational skills are essential for students to succeed in grade 2 math and to understand and work with more advanced math concepts in the future.
To view the grade 2 “I Can Do” statements, please click here or to download in pdf format, click on download.
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