District 11 Educational Support Services
Mathematics



Grade 2: March Unit
Communication, Order, and Computation  (@ 15 days)


Overview

In March, second graders will learn the following critical skills in mathematics; estimation, communication, computation in the four basic operations, place value, odd and even numbers, patterns, graphs and data interpretation, predictions based on probability, and a variety of types of measurement.

Standards

Enduring Understandings - important ideas that students should carry with them years beyond the instruction received this year.

  • Mathematics is dependent on place value.

  • In order to communicate mathematical ideas, we must be able to understand and use the language of math.

  • Numbers can be represented and communicated in many different forms.
  • A sense of number is necessary to solve problems and communicate the reasoning used to predict outcomes.
  • Recognizing patterns helps us make sense of our world.
  • Graphics are tools used to clarify data.
  • Interpreting data displays helps us make sense of information.
  • We make predictions based on probability.
  • Geometry builds our world.
  • Appropriate tools and units are needed to measure.
  • Computation and fluency in basic mathematical operations are vital skills.
  • Estimation and computation are vital tools.

Essential Questions - most important “big picture” questions students should be able to answer after completing learning activities.

  • How does a digit's place in a larger number effect its value?
  • How can math words help us communicate the solutions to problems?
  • How do patterns help us make sense of our world?
  • In what ways do graphic representations help us understand information?

  • How do predictions and estimations help us determine if our answers are reasonable?

  • Why do we need to be fluent at computation?

  • How does geometry build our world?

CSAP Tested Standards  Highest Frequency High Frequency Other Standards and E-Skills

Highest Frequency = the timing, intensity and level of accountability is extremely high because mastery of these skills will must be demonstrated at this grade level.
High Frequency = the timing, intensity and level of accountability is high because mastery of these skills is expected at this grade level.
Other Standards and E-Skills = the timing, intensity, and level of mastery are not urgent. It should be introduced during this time so students can experience the concept and return in future quarters to strive towards mastery.

 

Standard 1:  Number Sense - March

Explain the answers to math problems

Demonstrate the difference between adding and subtracting

Money (use decimal notation)

Money (make change from $1.00)

Identify place value (ones, tens, hundreds)

Standard 5:  Measurement - March

Choose the appropriate unit of measurement (time, length, capacity, weight, and temperature)

Measure with same size units, standard and non-standard

Use familiar objects as references for measurement (for example, a second grader is a little taller than a meter)

Measure longer distances

Estimate and measure the capacity of a container in cups, pints, quarts, and gallons

Standard 6:  Computation - March

Add money using a calculator

Select and use a variety of strategies to solve problems

Add and subtract 2-digit numbers with borrowing and regrouping

 

Everyday Mathematics Resources Math Expressions Resources
Everyday Mathematics requires lesson by lesson presentation to preserve the spiral nature of the instruction. The page links provided on the Unit Chart are for comparison only. Teachers are advised to follow the district-determined EDM pacing calendar.
Everyday Math Games for
Second Grade
Click the following links to find books and games correlated to units of instruction K - 5th grades.

MX Literature Lists

MX Game Lists

Sample Units

March Standards

Everyday
Mathematics

Math Expressions

Explain answers

Multiple pages under Problem Solving

Multiple pages under Problem Solving

Demonstrate the different between addition/subtraction

Multiple pages under Addition and Subtraction

Multiple pages under Addition and Subtraction

Adding money with a calculator pp. 708-713 pp. 386, 391-392, 564-567, 569-573, 649-650, 652, 742, 769-771, 782-784, 795, 801, 807, 813, 837, 843

Using manipulatives and models to solve add/sub stories to 10

Multiple pages under Problem Solving

pp. 578, 585-588, 591, 594, 597, 602, 609-610, 617, 620, 632, 635, 787-788, 792, 803, 805, 828-831, 835

MORE CHART INFO. TO COME...

Resources for Teachers
• Mountain Math, Math Their Way, Creative Mathematics (Kim Sutton), Math Solutions (Marilyn Burns), Math Perspectives (Kathy Richardson) (if your building has purchased these resources)
• Your particular math series (see chart on Unit pages listing page numbers to support standards)
• Success Maker (ask your LTE)
• Exemplars (CSAP style problem solving with writing, 4-point rubrics, and sample student papers available on D11 website For Teachers pages)
• Math Keys (electronic manipulative – ask your LTE)

Assessments
Teacher observation, Hundreds Chart, Calendar Activities, Math Bingo, Manipulative/White Board/Slate assessments, EDM assessment CD’s.

Parents

Your second grader is learning the beginnings of challenging mathematics! You can help and support by asking your child to create patterns with you. Use a variety of household objects to build more elaborate patterns. Show your child how to line up similar objects in equal rows making a multiplication array. Point out how multiplication is repeated addition. Show fractional parts of a whole using candy, pizza, or cookies. Encourage your child to help you measure ingredients in cooking; liquids and dry ingredients, both. Tell each other simple addition and subtraction stories and have your child explain how they got their answer. These at home math activities are no cost, lots of fun, and give a tremendous return on your investment!
Reading and Math Strategies for Parents - includes the top 10 strategies in each subject.

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