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McKinley-Thatcher
Second Grade
Overview
How Is the Program Structured?
Bridges features a combination of whole-group, small-group, and independent activities that are problem centered.
Problems & Investigations
Problems & Investigations often begin with a problem posed to the whole class. Students think and work independently or talk in pairs before sharing and comparing strategies and solutions as a whole class. The teacher monitors and guides the class discussion to make sure that students understand important mathematical concepts.
Work Places
Work Places are engaging math exploration activities that reinforce key skills. The teacher observes and interacts to address students’ need for support and enrichment. Number Corner Number Corner is a skill-building program that revolves around the classroom calendar and gives students an active role. They receive daily practice as well as steady encounters with broader mathematical concepts.
Homework
Home Connections assignments are sent home at the discretion of your child’s teacher. At times, your child may bring home math games or activities for you to enjoy together, but the main role for parents is not to teach but to guide your student and take an interest in their work. You’ll be receiving Unit Overviews throughout the year that explain the math concepts the class is currently focused on and suggest specific ways you may support your child.
Units of Study
Unit #1: Figure the Facts
In this unit your child will:
❚ Practice efficient math strategies to add and subtract within 20
❚ Explore even and odd numbers
❚ Solve addition and subtraction story problems
❚ Count by 2s, 5s, and 10s to solve problems
Unit #2: Place Value & Measurement with Jack’s Beanstalks
In this unit your child will:
❚ Identify the place and value of a 3-digit number
❚ Read, write, model, and compare 2- and 3-digit numbers
❚ Measure and compare the lengths of objects
❚ Model problem-solving strategies on a number line
❚ Practice math strategies to add and subtract fluently
Unit #3: Measurement, Data & Multi-Digit Computation with Marble Rolls
In this unit your child will:
❚ Make graphs and answer questions about the graphs
❚ Solve addition and subtraction story problems
❚ Add and subtract 2-digit numbers using efficient strategies
❚ Represent addition and subtraction on a number line
Unit #4: Measurement
In this unit your child will:
❚ Estimate, measure, and compare the lengths of objects in inches, feet, and yards
❚ Select and use the appropriate tool for measuring the length of an object
❚ Measure the length of an object twice, using two different units—such as inches the first time, then feet
Unit #5: Place Value to 1,000
In this unit, your child will:
❚ Represent numbers using groups of 1s, 10s, and 100s to demonstrate an understanding of place value to 1,000
❚ Use models, sketches, and numbers to add and subtract within 1,000
❚ Mentally add and subtract multiples of 10 and 100 to and from any number within 1,000
❚ Solve money story problems involving pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters using correct notation
Unit #6: Geometry
In this unit, your child will:
❚ Identify, describe, draw, and create 2-D shapes based on their defining features
❚ Explore the area of shapes, especially rectangles
❚ Split whole shapes into 2, 3, or 4 equal parts called halves, thirds, or fourths/quarters
❚ Recognize that equal parts of identical wholes do not need to be the same shape
Unit #7: Measurement, Fractions and Multi-digit Computation
In this unit, your child will:
❚ Estimate, measure, and compare the lengths of objects in centimeters and meters
❚ Split whole shapes into 2, 3, 4, or 8 equal parts called halves, thirds, fourths/quarters or eighths
❚ Solve, pose, and write addition, subtraction, and money story problems involving 2- and 3-digit numbers
Unit #8: Measurement, Data & Multi-Digit Computation with Marble Rolls
In this unit, your child will:
❚ Measure length to the nearest inch
❚ Collect, organize, and display data on a line plot and on a bar graph
❚ Analyze data to solve problems, draw conclusions, and make predictions
❚ Add, subtract, order, and compare 3-digit numbers
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