Grade 2 Mathematics Continuum

• Counts and writes to 10,000.
• Counts by 2’s, 5’s, 10’s and 100’s forward and backward from any 3-digit number.
• Identifies odd and even numbers up to 3-digits.
• Writes dictated numbers up to 4 & 5-digits.
• Solves missing addends.
• Adds 3 addends.
• Adds 1 digit number to any 2-digit number.
• Solves complements of 10 (26 + = 30; 50 = 32 + ).
• Devises a solution strategy for differences between 2-digit numbers.
• Explores strategies to add two 2-digit numbers.
• Explores strategies to subtract two 2-digit numbers.
• Recalls addition facts to 18 and subtraction facts from 18.
• Uses number grid (+1, -1, +10, -10).
• Identifies ones, tens, hundreds, and thousands.
• Uses physical models, pictures, and symbols to represent place value to 100’s.
• Estimates to the nearest hundred.
• Identifies and shades fractions ½, ¹/₃, ¼, ¹/₅ of region.
• Solves "equal sharing" division problems.

• Measures in inches and centimeters to the nearest ½ with ruler or tape measure.
• Converts data from inches to feet.
• Uses meter/yard stick correctly.
• Shows coins for a given amount.
• Counts combinations of pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, half dollars and dollar.
• Records amounts in cent and dollar notation.
• Solves money change problems counting forward or backward.
• Uses equivalent coins to show money amounts.
• Tells time to the one minute interval.
• Reads F° and C° temperature on a thermometer.
• Finds perimeter of simple polygons.
• Recognizes units of capacity (cup, pint, quart, gallon, and liter).

1.3 Geometric Sense

• Identifies common 3-D shapes.
• Identifies lines of symmetry.
• Constructs and names line segments.
• Classifies three-dimensional shapes by their bases.

1.4 Probability and Statistics

• Displays data in a tally chart or bar graph.
• Plots data on a bar graph.
• Finds the middle value of a set.
• Compares quantities from bar graphs.

• Uses comparison symbols < > = correctly.
• Understands and completes What’s My Rule patterns.
• Recognizes and continues patterns of numbers and objects.
• Completes number sentences using +, -, = .
• Understands equivalent number names (11=6+5).

• Searches for patterns.
• Uses the following problem-solving strategies:
  • guess and check
  • draw a picture
  • use objects

• Identifies questions to be answered in familiar situations.

• Organizes relevant information in order to solve a problem.
• Finds solutions to simple problems.

• Interprets, compares and contrasts information in familiar situations (ex. weather graph).
• Uses models, patterns and known facts to validate thinking.

• Predicts solutions.

• Considers whether a conclusion answers the problem.
• Uses estimation to check reasonableness of answers.

• Collects information.
• Assesses mathematical information from pictures, diagrams and models.

• Reviews information through discussion and writing.

• Expresses ideas by using pictures and models.
• Explains solution and thought processes orally and in writing.

• Makes connections between different mathematical content areas (ex. addition and subtraction).

• Recognizes mathematical patterns in familiar situations (ex. compares monthly temperatures).

• Gives examples of how math is used in everyday life (ex. reading a thermometer).
• Uses a calculator to add three or more 2-digit numbers.
• Uses a calculator to enter and compute amounts of money.