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Math

Second grade math learning targets are broken up into trimester focuses as indicated below.

First trimester

  • Mastery of addition and subtraction to 20 (strategies, mental math, timed quizes)
  • Compute two-digit addition and subtraction without regrouping
  • Graphing and data

Second trimester

  • Place value to 100 (including addition and subtraction with regrouping)
  • Combinations of $1.00
  • Geometry

Third trimester

  • Fractions (whole, 1/2, 1/4, 1/3) and probability
  • Measurement
  • Time (to the nearest 5 minutes)

Daily Plan

  • CGI: problem solving with SMART board and math journaling.
  • Lesson: learning target addressed through direct teaching, manipulatives,.
  • Activity:  Reinforcement of lesson with cooperative grouping.
  • Small group work for reteaching of specific learning targets.