Math Update

Our second grade mathematicians have been working hard to build their math strategies.  We are learning about math facts through the use of math mountains.  Next week we will learn additional strategies to help us when we add or subtract.   Below please find a parent letter for more details.


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As children are introduced to strategies and new topics/instruction, they have an opportunity to practice using games, hands on activities, math journal work, partner practice and fact fluency through each of their work sites.  Our learners visit all of the work sites each day and have done a FABULOUS job getting to work quickly and quietly.

Math Apps and Family Letter

As we begin our year in second grade, our main focus is becoming fluent with our addition and subtraction facts.   We practice in the classroom each day through various games, activities and songs.  We will be sending home flashcards to review at home in the upcoming weeks.  There are also  many GREAT apps that provide additional support to our little mathematicians, the best part is that they have fun doing it.   Here are a few to check out and possibly download to your personal devices:

ADDITION TOP IT  ( $1.99)

TIMED TEST ADDITION (Free)

MATH -TASTIC SUBTRACTION (Free)

Today we used our math fact strategies to solve word problems.  Below is a copy of the family letter that contains information regarding our unit of study.

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