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Word Problems (Grade 2)

Videos, examples, solutions, and lessons to help Grade 2 students learn how to use addition and subtraction within 100 to solve one- and two-step word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, e.g., by using drawings and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.

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Common Core: 2.OA.1

Suggested Learning Target

• I can choose when to use addition and/or subtraction in a word problem
• I can represent addition and subtraction word problems using objects, drawings, and equations with unknowns in all positions.
• I can solve addition and subtraction word problems that involve two steps (doing one computation, and using that answer to perform a second computation that leads to the solution of the problem).
• I can solve word problems with unknown numbers in different positions (e.g., 5 + ? = 13, ? + 8 = 12)
• I can explore addition and subtraction with manipulatives (e.g., snap cubes, subitizing cards, tens frames, hundreds charts, number lines and empty number lines)
• I can take apart and combine numbers in a wide variety of ways
• I can use >, =, and < when comparing quantities
• I can use different thinking strategies to develop the understanding of the traditional algorithms and their processes
• I can apply properties of addition and subtraction
• I can choose the most efficient strategy to solve a problem
• I can solve various types of addition and subtraction word problems
• I can use _ or ? to represent an unknown in an equation

Take Apart and Combine Numbers Total Unknown Three red apples and two green apples are on the table. How many apples are on the table? 3 + 2 = ?

Addend Unknown Five apples are on the table. Three are red and the rest are green. How many apples are green? 3 + ? = 5, 5 − 3 = ?

Both Addends Unknown Jenny has five flowers. How many can she put in her red vase and how many in her blue vase? 5 = 0 + 5, 5 = 5 + 0 5 = 1 + 4, 5 = 4 + 1 5 = 2 + 3, 5 = 3 + 2

Compare Word Problems Difference Unknown (How many more?): Jane has two oranges. Mary has five oranges. How many more oranges does Mary have than Jane? 2 + ? = 5 (How many fewer?): Jane has two oranges. Mary has five oranges. How many fewer oranges does Jane have than Mary? 5 − 2 = ?

Smaller Unknown (Version with more): Mary has three more oranges than Jane. Jane has two oranges. How many oranges does Mary have? 2 + 3 = ?

(Version with fewer): Jane has 3 fewer oranges than Mary. Jane has two oranges. How many oranges does Mary have? 3 + 2 = ?

Bigger Unknown (Version with more): Mary has three more oranges than Jane. Mary has five oranges. How many oranges does Jane have? 5 + 3 = ?

(Version with fewer): Jane has 3 fewer oranges than Mary. Mary has five oranges. How many oranges does Jane have? ? + 3 = 5

One-Step Word Problems 1 - Bar Model (Part-Whole) An effective model always has a visual model of the problem, a number sentence, and the answer to the question in a complete sentence. Example: Mr. Oliver had 88 pencils. He sold 27 of them. How many pencils did he have left?

Word Problems 2 - Bar Model (Part-Whole) This video employs a visual way to solve world problems using bar modeling. This type of word problem uses the part-whole model. Because the part is missing, this is a subtraction problem. Example: There are 98 hats. 20 of them are pink and the rest are yellow. How many yellow hats are there?

Word Problems 3 - Bar Model (Part-Whole) This video employs a visual way to solve world problems using bar modeling. This type of word problem uses the part-whole model. Because the whole is missing, this is an addition problem. Example: Mr. Gray sold 54 drinks in the morning. Mr. Frank sold 25 drinks at night. How many drinks did they sll altogether?

** Part-whole Word Problem** This video shows you how to solve a word problem using bar models. This technique is one of the strategies that can be used to address Common Core math standard 2.OA.1. Example: Maya had some stamps. She gave 7 stamps to her younger brothers. Maya then had 14 stamps. How many stamps did Maya have at first?.

Comparison Word Problem This video explains how to use bar modeling in Singapore math to solve word problems that deal with comparing. Example: Example: Adam has 11 fewer lollipops than Hope. If Adam has 16 lollipops, how may lollipops does Hope have?

Bar Model (Comparison) This video employs a visual way to solve world problems using bar modeling. This type of word problem uses the comparison model. Because the part is missing, this is a subtraction problem.¦nbsp; Example: Cayla did 88 sit-ups in the morning. Nekira did 32 sit-ups at night. How many more sit-ups did Cayla do than Nekira?

Two-Step word problems This video shows you how to solve two-step word problems using bar models. Example: 50 children attended the birthday party. 13 children left during the first hour. 9 children came in during the second hour. How many children were at the birtday party then?

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2nd Grade Math Learning

Here are the standards for the end of the year for Second Grade.

• Know and use place value to 3 digits.
• Read, write and compare 3-digit numbers.
• Use place value to mentally add or subtract 1, 10 or 100 from any 3-digit number
• Count and skip-count within 1000 by 2s, 5s, 10s, and 100s
• Learn about odd and even numbers and find odd and even numbers to 20
• Fluently add or subtract within 20 using mental strategies.
• Use addition and subtraction facts within 100 to solve a range of one- and two-step word problems.
• Add up to four 2-digit numbers
• Add and subtract within 1000
• Add with different sets of objecs in equal groups
• Represent arrays and equal groups as repeated addition and then multiplication equations.
• Begin to learn multiplication facts up to 5x5.
• Partition a rectangle into rows and columns of the same size squares
• Partition a rectangle, square or circle into two, three or four equal shares.
• Describe the shares as halves, thirds, quarters or fourths
• Recognize that equal shares of identical whole need not have the same shape.
• Select the appropriate equipment and units for measuring.
• Measure the lengths of objects twice using different units, such as inches and cm.
• Solve measuring problems involving adding and subtracting within 100.
• Tell and write the time to the nearest 5 minutes
• Know the relationships involving time units: seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, months, years.
• Solve word problems involving money and use the $ and ¢ symbols appropriately.
• Draw a simple picture graph or bar graph to represent data with up to four categories
• Identify and name a range of 2D and 3D shapes.
• Identify different types of angles and find them on 2D shapes.
• Recognize and draw shapes with specific attributes: number of angles, sides, faces, corners, etc.
• Identify the faces of 3D shapes: squares, triangles, hexagons, rectangles.

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Second grade place value charts.

Here you will find a range of Free Printable Number Charts for 1st and 2nd Grade.

These printable charts will help your child learn to read and write numbers.

Some of the charts are partially filled to help your child learn their place value.

Using these sheets will help your child to:

• learn to count in tens and ones;
• learn to read and write numbers.
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Place Value & Number Sense Worksheets

Below are our selection of Place Value, Ordering and Rounding Worksheets

Using these second grade math worksheets will help your child to:

• learn to count by hundreds, tens, fives, twos and ones;
• learn their place value to Hundreds;
• order numbers to 999.
• recognise odd and even numbers up to 20
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Ordering and Rounding Worksheets (3-digits)

Once your child is confident with their place value to hundreds, they can start learning about ordering and rounding numbers.

The graded worksheets here will help your child learn to compare numbers to 999, and round numbers to the nearest 10.

• Ordering Numbers Worksheets up to 3-Digits
• Rounding to the nearest 10 Worksheets

Second Grade Number Line Worksheets

The following webpages involve correctly placing numbers on a number line.

• count by 1s 2s 5s 10s 50s and 100s;
• position numbers on a number line;
• understand place value up to 3 digits.
• Number lines up to 100 (easier)
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Second Grade Mental Math Zone

Here you will find a range of printable mental math 2nd grade sheets for your child to enjoy.

Each quiz tests the children on a range of math topics from number facts and mental arithmetic to geometry, fraction and measures questions.

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Addition Worksheets 2nd Grade

• learn their addition facts to 20+20
• learn how to solve addition sums where one of the addends is missing, but the total is given;
• learn to add numbers to 999 in columns.
• Number Bonds to 20
• Adding on a Number Line Worksheets
• Adding tens

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• Add 1, 10 or 100 Worksheets
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• 3-Digit Column Addition Worksheets

These sheets involve solving a range of addition word problems within 100.

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Subtraction Worksheets 2nd Grade

The following worksheets involve using the Second Grade Math skills of subtracting numbers, and solving subtraction problems.

• know their subtraction facts to 20;
• know how addition and subtraction are related to each other;
• learn to do 3 digit column subtraction.
• Subtracting on a Number Line Worksheets
• Subtract 1, 10 or 100 Worksheets
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Addition & Subtraction Worksheets

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Multiplication Worksheets 2nd Grade

The following worksheets involve using the 2nd Grade Math skills of multiplying, and solving multiplication problems.

• learn their multiplication tables up to 5 x 5;
• understand multiplication as repeated addition;
• learn how multiplication and division are related to each other.

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Division Worksheets 2nd Grade

The following worksheets involve using the 2nd Grade Math skills of dividing, and solving division problems.

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• understand division as repeated subtraction or sharing;
• understand different models of division;
• Second Grade Division Worksheets
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Here are a range of problems solving sheets for 2nd graders. Most of the sheets contain 'real-life' problems related to animal facts.

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• apply their addition, subtraction, and multiplication skills;
• apply their knowledge of rounding and place value;
• solve a range of 'real life' problems.

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These sheets involve solving many 'real-life' problems involving data.

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• Addition Word Problems 2nd grade

These sheets involve solving a range of subtraction word problems up to 100.

These sheets involve solving a range of multiplication problems.

Second Grade Fraction Worksheets

• understand what a half is;
• shade in half of a shape;
• find different numbers involving 'halves' on a number line;
• find half of different numbers up to 20.
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The following worksheets will help your child to:

• Identify and name a range of 2d and 3d shapes;
• Draw 2d shapes;
• Know some of the properties of 2d shapes.

Symmetry Worksheets

• learn how to reflect simple shapes in a horizontal or vertical mirror line;
• learn how to reflect simple shapes in 2 mirror lines.
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• 2nd Grade Measurement Worksheets

These sheets involve reading scales going up in ones, fives, tens and hundreds to find the length, weight or liquid capacity.

Using these sheets will help children to consolidate their counting as well as learning to read a simple scale.

2nd Grade Money Worksheets

The following worksheets involve counting different amounts of money in pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters.

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• learn the names and values of the US coins;
• learn to count up different amounts of money to $1 in coins.
• learn to count up to $10 in coins and dollar bills.

Money Worksheets

• Money Worksheets for 2nd Grade - Counting money to $1
• Counting Quarters Worksheets
• Free Money Worksheets up to $2
• Printable Money Worksheets up to $10
• Money Worksheets Canada 2nd Grade
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Printable Money Resources

• Printable Money Flashcards
• Kids Counting Money Dominoes

Time Worksheets

Here are our collection of clock worksheets for 2nd grade. These sheets cover telling the time for quarter past and quarter to times.

• read quarter past and quarter to times;
• convert analogue to digital times;
• draw clock hands in the correct place for quarter past and quarter to.
• adding and subtracting hours from different times.
• Clock Worksheets - Quarter Past and Quarter To
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• Tally Chart Worksheets

Here is our selection of tally chart worksheets for 1st and 2nd graders.

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2nd Grade Bar Graph Worksheets

These sheets involve reading and interpreting a range of bar graphs and picture graphs with a scale going up in ones or twos.

Draw missing bars on a bar graph to the correct height.

Use the information in a bar graph to add data into a table.

• Bar Graphs 2nd Grade

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Second grade math games.

All children like to play Math games, and you will find a good range of 2nd Grade Math Games here for your child to play and enjoy.

The following games involve different Second Grade Math activities which you and your child can enjoy together.

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Second Grade Math Puzzles

The puzzles will help your child practice and apply their addition, subtraction and multiplication facts as well as developing their thinking and reasoning skills in a fun and engaging way.

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Using these puzzles will help your child to:

• learn their addition facts to 20+20;
• learn and practice subtraction facts to 20;
• pratice multiplying up to 5x5;
• develop thinking and reasoning skills;
• develop perseverance.
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Second Grade Seasonal Math Worksheets

We have started creating sets of seasonal worksheets for each grade.

These sheets are great for linking to a particular topic, or doing some math that relates to the time of year.

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Adding with Base Ten Blocks

Pique your child’s interest in addition using the place value blocks. Let kids in grade 2 count the unit blocks and rods, figure out the addends, and add them up.

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Subtracting Single-Digit from 2-Digit Numbers | No Regrouping

Ensure solid practice with our 2nd grade subtraction worksheet pdfs. Accurately and effortlessly subtract single-digit numbers from 2-digit numbers without regrouping.

Multiplication Models | Equal Groups

Get the basics right by relating multiplication to the sum of equal groups. Kids multiply the number of objects in a group by the total number of groups and answer questions based on the model.

Converting Base Ten Blocks into Hundreds and Tens

Crack this batch of printable 2nd grade math worksheets by trading rods for flats. Count the rods depicting the tens place and group them into flats, count the flats formed and the leftover rods.

Ordinal Numbers Chart | 1 to 50

Talking about positions or the order of things becomes simpler with this chart. Print this cheat sheet and have a quick review of the names and abbreviations of the first to fiftieth ordinal numbers.

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Growing Patterns

Analyze the pattern that gradually increases in each set of figures in our math worksheet pdfs for grade 2 kids, identify the rule, and draw the picture that comes next in the sequence.

Measuring Length of Objects using a Ruler | Quarter Inches

Join in the fun of measuring objects and develop a vital life-skill. Note the point that corresponds to the edge of the object; count the smaller divisions to measure the length to the nearest one-fourth inches.

Telling time | Increment of 5 Minutes

Make every minute count with our math worksheets for grade 2 kids. Practice telling time to the nearest minutes by observing the minute and hour hands on each analog clock.

Identifying the Coins and Their Values

Watch the little bankers observe each coin; identify the coin based on the picture on its face and write its name and the value in cents in the space provided.

Reading Pictographs

Bringing order to chaos, these grade 2 math pdfs have information organized into pictographs. Read the pictograph, comprehend the information, make comparisons, and answer the questions that follow.

Identifying and Labeling 2D Shapes

Get kids excited about the wondrous world of shapes around them. Whether it is identifying or labeling 2D shapes, our printable worksheets have both skills covered.

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Two-Digit Addition | No Regrouping

Great to use as instant practice, these 2nd grade math worksheet pdfs help kids find the sum of 2-digit addends and apply the concept to solve word problems as well.

Subtracting 1-Digit from 2-Digit Numbers | Regrouping

Elevate skills to the next level as kids subtract a single-digit numeral from a 2-digit numeral, regrouping in the ones place. Try solving some subtraction word problems too!

Repeated Addition and Multiplication

Relating multiplication to repeated addition, our printable 2nd grade math worksheets get kids to count how many times a number is repeated, complete the multiplication equation, and find the product.

Reading 3-Digit Numbers on an Abacus

Abacus is a great way to help your eager-to-learn kid understand place value. Write the 3-digit number displayed on the abacus by counting the number of beads in the hundreds, tens and ones place.

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Second Grade Math Problems

Welcome to the Second Grade Math Problems page. We have a wide selection of longer math problems requiring a wide range of math skills to solve.

These problems are also a great way of developing perseverance and getting children to try different approaches in their math.

On this webpage are our selection of longer, more in-depth problem solving sheets for 2nd grade.

Typically, there is just one problem on each page with maybe a follow up problem in some cases.

The sheets cover a wide range of Math topics, from place value and number fact knowledge to geometry and logic problems.

The following worksheets have been designed to develop a wide range of skills and problem solving techniques such as:

• making lists or tables
• drawing pictures to help solve problems
• working systematically
• logical thinking
• number fact knowledge
• persevering until all solutions have been found

An answer sheet is available for each worksheet provided, where appropriate.

These sheets can be used in many different ways:

• to challenge more able pupils
• to use as a way of developing strategies to explore more in-depth problems, such as making lists or tables
• to use as an extension activity for children who finish early
• to use as part of a Maths challenge board
• Broken Calculator Problem 1

The Broken Calculator problem is a number problem involving using an imaginary broken calculator with only the 2, 3, + and = buttons working to make different totals.

There are 2 versions of the problem sheet, one with a pre-prepared template for filling in, and a second blank version for children to show their own recording system.

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Anyone for an Ice Cream?

Anyone for an Ice Cream is a money activity which involves using silver coins only to make a total of 40¢ . The aim is to find all the possibilities.

• Anyone for an Ice-cream?
• Anyone for an Ice Cream? UK version
• Tyger's Coin Challenges

Tyger's Coin Challenge is a money activity. The aim is to see whether or not different amounts of money can be made from a number of coins.

• Captain Salamander's Letter

This 2nd grade math problem sheet involves working out which totals of money can be made using only 3¢ and 5¢ stamps. It is a good activity for developing perseverance and logical thinking.

• Balloon Pairs #2

Balloon Pairs is a number adding activity where the aim is to find different totals by adding the balloon numbers together. The totals are then sorted in order of size using a table.

• Balls in the Bucket Challenge #2

This challenge involves working out how different scores were made in the balls-in-the-bucket game. It is a 'finding all possibilities' type of problem.

• Birthday Girl

Birthday Girl is an activity which involves finding the correct ages of all the people in the challeges using the clues that are given.

• Climb the Mountain

This is one of our second grade math problems that involves finding all the possible paths up to the top of the mountain using the routes provided.

• Dilly's Eggs #1

Dilly's eggs is a sharing problem - drawing it out is a good strategy for tackling this problem. The aim is to find the number of eggs Dilly had using the clues provided.

• Odd Square Out

This is a good activity for developing noticing skills and recognising shapes that have been rotated or reflected.

• Parking Lots #2

Parking Lots is an activity where the aim is to find as many combinations as possible for the cars to park. Systematic working could be an area of focus for this activity.

• Pick the Cards #2

Pick the Cards is an adding game where the aim is to use combinations of numbers to reach a given total. This activity is good for adding three or four small numbers together to make a given total.

• Place It Right #2

Place It Right is a place value activity to support children with their place value learning. The aim is to make a range of 3 digit numbers with different properties.

• Share the Treasure #2

Share the Treasure is a logic acitivity where the aim is to share some treasure according to certain criteria.

• Who Chose Which Shape #2

Who Chose Which Shape is a logic problem where children have to work out which salamander chose which shape from the clues given.

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Addition and Subtraction Puzzles

The puzzles in this section mainly focus on adding and subtracting numbers.

The puzzles start with adding and subtracting to 20, and progress on to harder levels and more complex puzzles.

Using the puzzles in this section will help your child to:

• develop their adding and subtracting skills;
• develop trial and improvement strategies;
• improve problem solving skills.

All the second grade math problems in this section will help your child to learn their addition and subtraction facts and become more confident with handling numbers mentally.

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Grade 2 Word Problems

Free grade 2 word problems to help your students in mathematics. These free worksheets will help your students apply their knowledge to problem solve. Word Problems are often a challenge for students. They can comfortably do simple equations, but struggle to apply that knowledge to solve real life situations. It is important to do word problems daily to ensure your students get the repetition they need. Use these free worksheets to help you! They are scaled easy to hard (left to right).

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Addition Word Problems

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Grade 3 Word Problems | Draw a Picture

Word problems in grade 3 are very important. These 20 grade 3 word problems will engage students as they draw pictures to solve the questions! Drawing pictures is an effective strategy for solving problems in Mathematics. As students get older, they begin to visualize word problems. Drawing is the foundation for this! Get your students engaged in Mathematics with drawing during problem solving!

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Grade 4/5 Word Problem Task Cards

Daily Math Word Problems are vital to student development in Mathematics. This resource has 50 task cards, available in worksheet form with answers. Applying mathematical knowledge to solve word problems is extremely important. Some students understand how to solve equations but struggle to apply their knowledge when solving word problems. Doing daily word problems has helped my class a lot and I hope these flash cards will help yours!

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For more grade 2 worksheets, check out grade 2 mental maths . There are some great worksheets there! For more 2nd grade worksheets, check out Dad Worksheets . They have a bunch of wonderful free worksheets that are helpful and easy to access. 

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A. Counting

• 1 Hundred chart
• 2 Number lines - up to 100
• 3 Number lines - up to 1,000
• 4 Count forward - up to 1,000

B. Comparing and ordering

• 1 Comparing numbers up to 100
• 2 Comparing numbers up to 1,000
• 3 Put numbers up to 100 in order
• 4 Put numbers up to 1,000 in order
• 5 Greatest and least - word problems - up to 100
• 6 Greatest and least - word problems - up to 1,000

C. Skip-counting and number patterns

• 1 Skip-counting by twos
• 2 Skip-counting by fives
• 3 Skip-counting by tens
• 4 Skip-counting by fives and tens
• 5 Skip-counting by twos, fives, and tens
• 6 Skip-counting stories
• 7 Skip-counting sequences
• 8 Count forward and backward by fives and tens
• 9 Count forward and backward by twos, fives, and tens
• 10 Skip-counting puzzles
• 11 Count forward by tens - up to 1,000
• • New! Count forward by fives, tens, and hundreds
• 12 Count forward and backward by fives, tens, and hundreds
• 13 Count forward and backward by twos, fives, tens, and hundreds

D. Names of numbers

• 1 Spell word names for numbers up to 20
• 2 Writing numbers up to 100 in words - convert words to digits
• 3 Writing numbers up to 100 in words - convert digits to words
• 4 Writing numbers up to 1,000 in words - convert words to digits
• 5 Writing numbers up to 1,000 in words - convert digits to words
• • New! Writing numbers up to 1,000 in words
• 6 Roman numerals I, V, X

E. Even and odd

• 1 Even or odd number of shapes - up to 20
• 2 Identify even and odd numbers - up to 20
• • New! Addition sentences for even and odd numbers
• 3 Even or odd numbers on number lines
• 4 Identify even and odd numbers - up to 100
• 5 Select even and odd numbers - up to 100
• • New! Which even or odd number comes before or after?

F. Addition strategies: one digit

• 1 Add doubles using models
• 2 Add doubles
• 3 Add doubles - complete the sentence
• 4 Add near doubles
• 5 Addition sentences using number lines - sums to 20
• 6 Add by counting on - sums to 20
• 7 Make ten to add

G. Addition: one digit

• 1 Add one-digit numbers - sums to 10
• 2 Add one-digit numbers
• • New! Sort addition facts - sums to 20
• 3 Addition word problems - sums to 20
• 4 Addition sentences for word problems - sums to 20
• 5 Complete the addition sentence - sums to 20
• 6 Balance addition equations - sums to 20
• 7 Which addition sentence is true? - sums to 20
• 8 Add three one-digit numbers
• 9 Addition word problems - three one-digit numbers
• 10 Add four or more one-digit numbers
• 11 Addition word problems - four or more one-digit numbers

H. Subtraction strategies: one digit

• 1 Subtract doubles
• 2 Subtraction sentences using number lines - up to 20
• 3 Subtract by counting back - up to 20
• 4 Use ten to subtract
• 5 Subtract by counting on - up to 20
• • New! Count on and use ten to subtract - up to 20
• 6 Subtract zero or all

I. Subtraction: one digit

• 1 Subtract one-digit numbers - up to 10
• 2 Subtract a one-digit number from a two-digit number up to 18
• 3 Subtraction word problems - up to 18
• 4 Subtraction sentences for word problems - up to 18
• 5 Complete the subtraction sentence - up to 18
• 6 Balance subtraction equations - up to 18
• 7 Which subtraction sentence is true? - up to 18

J. Mixed operations: one digit

• 1 Addition and subtraction sentences using number lines - up to 20
• 2 Addition and subtraction - up to 20
• 3 Ways to make a number using addition and subtraction - up to 20
• 4 Balance addition and subtraction equations - up to 20
• 5 Which addition or subtraction sentence is true? - up to 20
• 6 Write the addition or subtraction rule for an input/output table - up to 20

K. Mixed operations word problems: one digit

• 1 Comparison word problems - up to 20
• • New! Use models to solve addition and subtraction word problems - up to 20
• 2 Addition and subtraction word problems - up to 20
• • New! Match word problems to addition and subtraction sentences - up to 20
• 3 Two-step addition and subtraction word problems - up to 20
• 4 Solve word problems using guess-and-check - up to 20

L. Place value

• 1 Place value models - tens and ones
• 2 Place value models - up to hundreds
• 3 Place value models - up to thousands
• 4 Identify a digit up to the hundreds place
• 5 Value of a digit - tens and ones
• 6 Value of a digit - up to hundreds
• 7 Value of a digit - up to thousands
• 8 Convert to/from a number - tens and ones
• 9 Regroup tens and ones - ways to make a number
• 10 Regroup tens and ones
• 11 Convert to/from a number - up to hundreds
• 12 Convert between place values - ones and hundreds
• 13 Convert between place values - ones, tens, and hundreds
• 14 Convert from expanded form - up to hundreds
• 15 Convert between standard and expanded form
• 16 Guess the number

M. Addition strategies: two digits

• 1 Break apart a one-digit number to add
• 2 Use models to add a two-digit and a one-digit number - without regrouping
• 3 Use models to add a two-digit and a one-digit number - with regrouping
• 4 Use number lines to add two-digit numbers
• 5 Break apart a two-digit number to add - sums to 100
• 6 Use compensation to add on a number line - up to two digits
• 7 Use compensation to add - up to two digits
• 8 Use models to add two-digit numbers - without regrouping
• 9 Use models to add two-digit numbers - with regrouping
• 10 Use place value to add two-digit numbers - without regrouping
• 11 Use place value to add two-digit numbers - with regrouping

N. Addition: two digits

• 1 Add a two-digit and a one-digit number - without regrouping
• 2 Add a two-digit and a one-digit number - with regrouping
• 3 Add multiples of 10
• 4 Add two-digit numbers without regrouping - sums to 100
• 5 Add two-digit numbers with regrouping - sums to 100
• 6 Add two-digit numbers - sums to 100
• • New! Add two-digit numbers vertically - sums to 100
• 7 Addition word problems - up to two digits
• 8 Ways to make a number using addition
• 9 Complete the addition sentence - up to two digits
• 10 Write the addition sentence - up to two digits
• 11 Balance addition equations - up to two digits
• 12 Add two-digit numbers - sums to 200
• 13 Add two-digit numbers vertically - sums to 200
• 14 Add three numbers up to two digits each
• 15 Addition word problems - three numbers up to two digits each
• 16 Add four numbers up to two digits each
• 17 Add three or four numbers vertically - up to two digits each
• 18 Addition word problems - four numbers up to two digits each

O. Subtraction strategies: two digits

• 1 Break apart a one-digit number to subtract
• 2 Use models to subtract a one-digit number from a two-digit number - without regrouping
• 3 Use models to subtract a one-digit number from a two-digit number - with regrouping
• • New! Use number lines to subtract two-digit numbers
• 4 Break apart a two-digit number to subtract
• 5 Use compensation to subtract on a number line - up to two digits
• 6 Use compensation to subtract - up to two digits
• • New! Count on to subtract two-digit numbers
• 7 Use models to subtract two-digit numbers - without regrouping
• 8 Use models to subtract two-digit numbers - with regrouping
• • New! Use place value to subtract two-digit numbers - without regrouping
• • New! Use place value to subtract two-digit numbers - with regrouping

P. Subtraction: two digits

• 1 Subtract a one-digit number from a two-digit number - without regrouping
• 2 Subtract a one-digit number from a two-digit number - with regrouping
• 3 Subtract a one-digit number from a two-digit number
• 4 Subtract multiples of 10
• 5 Subtract two-digit numbers - without regrouping
• 6 Subtract two-digit numbers - with regrouping
• 7 Subtract two-digit numbers
• 8 Subtract two-digit numbers vertically
• 9 Ways to make a number using subtraction
• 10 Subtraction word problems - up to two digits
• 11 Complete the subtraction sentence - up to two digits
• 12 Write the subtraction sentence - up to two digits
• 13 Balance subtraction equations - up to two digits

Q. Mixed operations: two digits

• 1 Add and subtract numbers - up to 100
• 2 Add and subtract with two-digit numbers vertically
• 3 Which sign (+ or -) makes the number sentence true? - up to 100
• 4 Ways to make a number using addition and subtraction - up to 100
• • New! Relate addition and subtraction sentences - up to two digits
• • New! Complete the addition or subtraction sentence - up to 100
• 5 Balance addition and subtraction equations - up to 100
• • New! Which addition or subtraction equation is true? - up to 100
• 6 Write addition and subtraction sentences
• 7 Inequalities with addition and subtraction - up to 100

R. Mixed operations word problems: two digits

• 1 Addition and subtraction word problems - up to 100
• 2 Two-step addition and subtraction word problems - up to 100

S. Addition strategies: three digits

• • New! Use number lines to add three-digit numbers
• • New! Break apart a three-digit number to add
• 1 Use compensation to add - up to three digits
• 2 Use models to add three-digit numbers - without regrouping
• 3 Use models to add three-digit numbers - with regrouping
• • New! Use expanded form to add three-digit numbers - without regrouping
• • New! Use expanded form to add three-digit numbers - with regrouping

T. Addition: three digits

• 1 Add multiples of 100
• 2 Add multiples of 10 or 100
• 3 Addition with three-digit numbers
• 4 Add three-digit numbers vertically
• 5 Addition word problems - up to three digits
• 6 Complete the addition sentence - up to three digits
• 7 Write the addition sentence - up to three digits
• • New! Addition up to three digits - fill in the missing digits
• 8 Balance addition equations - up to three digits

U. Subtraction strategies: three digits

• • New! Use number lines to subtract three-digit numbers
• • New! Break apart a three-digit number to subtract
• 1 Use compensation to subtract - up to three digits
• 2 Use models to subtract from three-digit numbers - without regrouping
• 3 Use models to subtract from three-digit numbers - with regrouping

V. Subtraction: three digits

• 1 Subtract multiples of 100
• 2 Subtract multiples of 10 or 100
• 3 Subtract across zeros
• 4 Subtract from three-digit numbers
• 5 Subtract from three-digit numbers vertically
• 6 Subtraction word problems - up to three digits
• 7 Complete the subtraction sentence - up to three digits
• 8 Write the subtraction sentence - up to three digits
• 9 Balance subtraction equations - up to three digits

W. Mixed operations: three digits

• • New! Break apart a three-digit number to add or subtract
• 1 Add and subtract numbers up to 1,000
• 2 Add and subtract with three-digit numbers vertically
• 3 Addition and subtraction word problems - up to 1,000
• 4 Solve inequalities using addition and subtraction shortcuts

X. Repeated addition

• 1 Count equal groups
• 2 Identify repeated addition for equal groups - sums to 25
• 3 Write addition sentences for equal groups - sums to 25
• 4 Identify repeated addition for arrays - sums to 25
• 5 Write addition sentences for arrays - sums to 25
• • New! Solve word problems using repeated addition - sums to 25

Y. Properties

• 1 Add in any order
• 2 Related addition facts
• 3 Related subtraction facts
• 4 Fact families
• 5 Addition and subtraction terms

Z. Estimation and rounding

• 1 Estimate to the nearest ten
• 2 Round to the nearest ten
• 3 Round to the nearest ten or hundred
• 4 Estimate sums
• 5 Estimate differences

AA. Money up to $1

• 1 Names and values of common coins
• 2 Names and values of all coins
• • New! Count money - groups of like coins
• 3 Count money - pennies, nickels, and dimes only
• 4 Count money up to $1
• 5 Equivalent amounts of money up to $1
• 6 Exchanging money - with pictures
• 7 Exchanging money
• 8 Exchanging money II
• 9 Least number of coins
• 10 Do you have enough money? - up to $1
• 11 How much more to make a dollar?
• 12 Correct amount of change
• 13 Making change

BB. Add and subtract money up to $1

• 1 Add money up to $1
• 2 Add money up to $1: word problems
• 3 Subtract money up to $1
• 4 Subtract money up to $1: word problems
• 5 Add and subtract money up to $1
• 6 Add and subtract money up to $1: word problems

CC. Money up to $100

• 1 Count money up to $5
• 2 Do you have enough money? - up to $5
• 3 Which picture shows more? - up to $5
• • New! Count money up to $100 - bills
• • New! Count money up to $100
• 1 Match digital clocks and times
• 2 Match analog clocks and times
• 3 Match analog and digital clocks
• 4 Read clocks and write times: hour and half hour
• 5 Read clocks and write times
• 6 A.M. or P.M.
• 7 Compare clocks
• 8 Number of days in each month
• 9 Relate time units

EE. Calendars

• 1 Months of the year
• 2 Read a calendar I
• 3 Read a calendar II

FF. Data and graphs

• 1 Which tally chart is correct?
• 2 Interpret tally charts
• 3 Interpret bar graphs I
• 4 Interpret bar graphs II
• 5 Which bar graph is correct?
• 6 Create bar graphs
• 7 Interpret line plots
• 8 Create line plots
• 9 Interpret picture graphs
• 10 Create picture graphs

GG. Customary units of length

• 1 Measure length with inch cubes
• 2 Measure using an inch ruler
• 3 Measure to compare length in inches
• 4 Which customary unit of length is appropriate: inches or feet?
• 5 Which customary unit of length is appropriate: inches, feet, or yards?
• 6 Compare lengths: customary units
• 7 Customary units of length: word problems

HH. Metric units of length

• 1 Measure using a centimeter ruler
• 2 Measure to compare length in centimeters
• 3 Which metric unit of length is appropriate?
• 4 Compare lengths: metric units
• 5 Metric units of length: word problems

II. Two-dimensional shapes

• • New! Count sides and vertices
• 1 Identify quadrilaterals
• 2 Identify pentagons
• 3 Name polygons: up to 6 sides
• 4 Classify polygons: up to 6 sides
• 5 Name polygons: up to 12 sides
• 6 Classify polygons: up to 12 sides
• • New! Sort two-dimensional shapes
• 7 Draw polygons
• 8 Compose two-dimensional shapes

JJ. Three-dimensional shapes

• 1 Name the three-dimensional shape
• 3 Select three-dimensional shapes
• 4 Count vertices, edges, and faces
• 5 Compare vertices, edges, and faces
• 6 Identify faces of three-dimensional shapes
• 7 Identify shapes traced from solids
• 8 Shapes of everyday objects I
• 9 Shapes of everyday objects II

KK. Area and tiling

• 1 Tile a rectangle with squares
• 2 Count the number of squares in a rectangle

LL. Fractions

• 1 Equal parts
• 2 Identify halves
• 3 Identify thirds
• 4 Identify fourths
• 5 Identify halves, thirds, and fourths
• 6 Make halves
• 7 Make thirds
• 8 Make fourths
• 9 Make halves, thirds, and fourths
• 10 Make halves, thirds, and fourths in different ways
• 11 Identify a half, a third, and a fourth

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Math Made Easy: Helping Grade 2 Students Thrive in Problem Solving

Mathematics is an essential subject that students cannot afford to neglect. As early as grade 2, students are introduced to the basics of mathematical concepts such as numbers, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. An essential aspect of mathematics is problem-solving. While many students find it challenging, it can be made easy with the right approach. This article will discuss how parents and educators can turn problem-solving woes into victories and equip their grade 2 students with the skills needed to excel in math.

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The Importance of Problem Solving in Grade 2 Math

Problem-solving is an essential skill that students need to master to excel in math. It involves critical thinking, analysis, and decision-making. It also helps students develop their reasoning abilities and enables them to apply logic in real-life situations. In grade 2 math, problem-solving skills are essential as they help students understand mathematical concepts better. Students who can solve problems are more confident and enjoy math more than those who struggle.

Turning Problem-Solving Woes into Victories

Many students, especially in grade 2, find problem-solving challenging. However, with the right approach, it can be turned into a victory. One way to turn problem-solving woes into victories is by breaking down the problem into smaller parts. Encourage your child to read the problem carefully and identify the key elements. Once they have identified these elements, they can begin to solve the problem step by step. This approach helps students understand the problem better and reduces anxiety.

Another way to turn problem-solving woes into victories is by practicing regularly. The more students practice, the more comfortable they become with problem-solving. Encourage your child to practice regularly and provide them with different types of problems to solve. As they solve more problems, their confidence will increase, and they will become more efficient problem-solvers.

Strategies for Effective Problem Solving in Math

There are several strategies that students can use to solve problems effectively. One of the most effective strategies is the use of visual aids. Encourage your child to draw diagrams or pictures to help them understand the problem better. This approach helps students visualize the problem and enables them to make better decisions.

Another strategy is to use real-life situations to solve problems. This approach helps students understand how math can be applied in real-life situations. For example, if you want to teach your child about fractions, you can use pizza slices to help them understand the concept better.

Lastly, encourage your child to work with a partner or in a group. Group work helps students learn from one another and can be an effective way to solve problems. It also helps students develop their social skills and enables them to work collaboratively.

Fun and Engaging Math Activities for Grade 2 Students

Learning math can be fun and engaging. There are several math activities that parents and educators can use to help grade 2 students develop their problem-solving skills. One such activity is math games. Games such as Sudoku, Math Bingo, and Math Jeopardy can be used to teach students math concepts while making learning fun.

Another activity is math puzzles. Puzzles such as crosswords, word searches, and logic puzzles can be used to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Additionally, math stories can be used to teach math concepts while making learning fun. Math stories can be found in storybooks or online, and they provide an interactive way to teach math concepts.

Developing Critical Thinking Skills through Math

Mathematics is an excellent way to develop critical thinking skills. Critical thinking involves analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating information to make informed decisions. In math, critical thinking is essential as it helps students understand mathematical concepts and apply them in real-life situations.

Encourage your child to think critically when solving problems. Teach them to ask questions and to consider different solutions to a problem. Additionally, encourage them to explain their reasoning and to justify their solutions. These skills are essential in problem-solving and can be applied in other areas of their lives.

Providing Support and Encouragement for your Child

Providing support and encouragement is essential when helping your grade 2 child excel in math. Encourage your child to ask questions and to seek help when they need it. Additionally, provide them with a positive learning environment and praise their efforts and progress. Celebrate their successes and encourage them to keep learning and practicing.

Equipping Your Child for Math Success in Grade 2

Mathematics is an essential subject that requires problem-solving skills. By turning problem-solving woes into victories, providing support and encouragement, and using effective strategies and fun activities, parents and educators can help grade 2 students excel in math. With the right approach, learning math can be fun and engaging while developing critical thinking skills that are essential in all areas of life.

2nd Grade Fast Math Success Workbook

2nd Grade Fast Math Success Workbook: Math Worksheets Grade 2: Numeration, Addition, Subtraction, Telling Time and More with Answers

• Comparing Numbers Within 200
• Ordering Numbers Within 200
• Skip Counting: Count By 1s and 2s
• Place Value: Ones, Tens, and Hundreds
• Addition: 1 through 100
• Subtraction: 1 through 100
• Addition: Missing Number – 1 through 100
• Subtraction: Missing Number – 1 through 100
• Ordering Numbers – 1 through 1000
• Comparing Numbers – 1 through 1000
• Counting: Count by 4 to 6
• Addition and Subtraction: Double Digit
• Addition and Subtraction: Missing Number – Double Digit
• Addition: Triple Addend – 1 through 100
• Mixed Operations: 1 through 100
• Write the Numbers Before, After, and Between
• Addition and Subtraction: 1 through 1000
• Telling Time
• Time Passages
• Addition and Subtraction Games
• Final Review

MathBear: Math Workbook Grade 2

MathBear: Math Workbook Grade 2: 2nd Grade Math Workbook: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Numeration with Answers

Math Practice Workbook Grade 2

Math Practice Workbook Grade 2: 3051 Questions to Master Essential Math Skills (Numeration, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Telling Time and More) With Answer Key

• Circle the Numbers
• Comparing Numbers
• Addition: Double Digit
• Subtraction: Double Digit
• Addition: Missing Number
• Subtraction: Missing Number
• Number Before, After and Between
• Addition: Triple Digit
• Subtraction: Triple Digit
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Word problems  can be challenging for students, especially second-graders, who may still be learning to read. But, you can use basic strategies that will work with nearly any student, even those who are just starting to learn written-language skills.

Instructions and Strategies

To help second-grade students learn to solve word problems, teach them to use the following steps:

• Survey the math problem:  Read the word problem to get an idea of its general nature. Talk with your students about the problem and discuss which parts are most important.
• Read the math problem:  Read the question again. This time, focus on the specific details of the problem. Which parts of the problem relate to each other?
• Ask questions about the operations involved:  Reflect again. Determine the specific math operations the problem is asking you to perform, and list them on paper in the order they are to be performed.
• Question yourself about the steps taken:  Review each step you took. Determine if your answer seems reasonable. If possible, check your answer against the book's answers to determine if you are on the right track.
• Wrap it up:  Scan through the text of the word problems you will be solving to identify any words you do not recognize. List them and determine their meanings before solving the problems. Write brief definitions of the terms for your reference during problem-solving.

Solving the Problems

After reviewing these strategies, use the following free word-problem printables to let the students practice what they've learned. There are only three worksheets because you don't want to overwhelm your second-graders when they are just learning to do word problems.

Start slowly, review the steps if needed, and give your young learners a chance to absorb the information and learn word problem-solving techniques at a relaxed pace. The printables contain terms with which young students will be familiar, such as "triangle," "square," "staircase," "dimes," "nickels," and the days of the week.

Worksheet 1

This printable includes eight math word problems that will seem quite wordy to second-graders but are actually quite simple. The problems on this worksheet include word problems phrased as questions, such as: "On Wednesday you saw 12 robins on one tree and 7 on another tree. How many robins did you see altogether?" and "Your 8 friends all have 2 wheeled bicycles, how many wheels is that altogether?" 

If students seem perplexed, read the problems aloud together with them. Explain that once you strip out the words, these are actually simple addition and multiplication problems, where the answer to the first would be: 12 robins + 7 robins=19 robins; while the answer to the second would be: 8 friends x 2 wheels (for each bike) = 16 wheels.

Worksheet 2

On this printable, students will work six questions starting with two easy problems followed by four more of increasing difficulty. Some of the questions include: "How many sides are on four triangles?" and "A man was carrying balloons but the wind blew 12 away. He has 17 balloons left. How many did he start with?"

If students need help, explain that the answer to the first would be: 4 triangles x 3 sides (for each triangle) = 12 sides; while the answer to the second would be: 17 balloons + 12 balloons (that blew away) = 29 balloons.

Worksheet 3

This final printable in the set contains slightly more difficult problems, such as this one involving money: "You have 3 quarters and your pop cost you 54 cents. How much money do you have left?"

To answer this one, have students survey the problem, then read it together as a class. Ask questions such as: "What could help us solve this problem?" If students are unsure, grab three quarters and explain that they are equal to 75 cents. The problem then ​becomes a simple subtraction problem, so wrap it up by setting up the operation numerically on the board as follows: 75 cents – 54 cents = 21 cents.

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• 1. Multiple Choice Edit 2 minutes 1 pt Cole has 15 marbles in all. 7 are red and the rest are blue . How many marbles are blue ? 7 21 20 8
• 2. Multiple Choice Edit 2 minutes 1 pt Wendy found 19 butterflies and Kimmy found 4. How many butterflies did they find in all? 21 23 15 20
• 3. Multiple Choice Edit 2 minutes 1 pt Aric had 35 baseball cards. He gave 12 baseball cards to Preston. How many baseball cards did Aric have left? 23 13 47 24
• 6. Multiple Choice Edit 2 minutes 1 pt Layla saves 21 dimes. Regan saves 18 dimes.  How many more dimes does Layla save than Regan? 40 5 3 39
• 7. Multiple Choice Edit 2 minutes 1 pt Tyler has 18 pieces of gum.  He gives 5 pieces away. How many pieces of gum does Tyler have now? 22 12 13 23
• 9. Multiple Choice Edit 2 minutes 1 pt Kaylin has 56 toy horses. Eden has 9 more toy horses than Kaylin. How many toy horses does Eden have? 66 65 47 48
• 10. Multiple Choice Edit 2 minutes 1 pt Santa needs to visit 22 houses in Gypsum.  He's already visited 6. How many more does he need to visit? 27 28 16 15
• 11. Multiple Choice Edit 2 minutes 1 pt Ned the elf dropped 8 buttons off of the sleigh. Now he only has 17 left.  How many did he start with? 11 24 25 9
• 12. Multiple Choice Edit 2 minutes 1 pt Brynn was playing outside. She saw 13 bees, 8 dogs, and 18 ladybugs.  How many insects did she see outside? 39 31 24 8
• 13. Multiple Choice Edit 2 minutes 1 pt Mr. McVay has 72 jelly beans. 14 were red, 17 were orange, 33 were green, and 8 were yellow.  How many of them are warm colors? 39 28 31 22
• 14. Multiple Choice Edit 10 seconds 1 pt 8+5= 12 3 13 11
• 15. Multiple Choice Edit 10 seconds 1 pt 5+2= 7 8 3 6
• 16. Multiple Choice Edit 10 seconds 1 pt 16-15= 2 1 31 5
• 17. Multiple Choice Edit 10 seconds 1 pt 13-2= 12 10 11 15
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