The math curriculum framework for second grade covers many standards. The math series we currently use in our classroom does an excellent job of covering these standards. In many instances, our book goes beyond the standards and explores areas further. This is an excellent way to challenge our students to be the best they can be.
The following is a listing of the six standards taught in second grade and a few ideas for at home practice.
Standard one deals with number sense. It challenges students to understand place value, whole numbers, parts of a set, and counting to 100.
AT HOME SUGGESTIONS:
Play a counting game in which you must count by ones, fives, and tens to 100.
Play mystery number in which you must name a number that is 10 more or 10 less than a given number.
See who can count to 100 first!
Divide the dinner pizza into eight pieces. Ask what fraction of the pizza do you want. What fraction is left for the family?
Standard two covers computation of addition and subtraction facts.
AT HOME SUGGESTIONS:
Play any card game and let your child keep score.
After the game is over decide how many more points each person would need to be the winner!
Challenge your child to beat you to the answer using flashcards.
Standard Three deals with algebra functions on a second grade level.
AT HOME SUGGESTIONS:
Ask if one horse has 4 legs, two horses have 8 legs, how many legs do three horses have.
Ask what number would come next in a given pattern. Example: 23,21,19,17...? Vary the pattern to skip count by twos, threes, fives, etc.
Standard four deals with geometry and the recognition of shapes.
AT HOME SUGGESTIONS:
Use blocks to make different shapes. Identify each shape made.
Ask how many corners does the shape have. How many sides? How many faces?
Look for combinations of shapes in the buildings around you. Name the shapes as you find them.
Standard five deals with measurement including length, temperature, weight, money, and time.
AT HOME SUGGESTIONS:
Measure the length of your bedroom in feet, yards, and meters.
Estimate how many pints of juice are in the pitcher. How close was your estimate? Measure to check.
Guess what you think the temperature is today. How close was your guess?
Tell to the minute how long it is until your favorite TV show. How long until the show is over?
Count all the money in your piggy bank. Count all the money in Mom or Dad's billfold.
Standard six deals with problem solving or the decision about how to set up a problem.
AT HOME SUGGESTION:
Set up a time schedule and use problem solving techniques to accurately plan a two hour period.
Play a game of connecting squares with toothpicks. Use different colored toothpicks. The one with the most squares wins!
Take opportunities to turn playtime into teachable moments. ENJOY YOUR CHILDREN!
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