Data and graphing is a fun math topic in 2nd grade. Students love the real world aspect to this math. The types of graphs we focus on in 2nd grade math are line plots, bar graphs, and picture graphs. With all these types of graphs, what’s the best way to...
Picture graphs are so fun to teach in 2nd grade because they bring in real world math. You can gather different data from the class and make picture graphs together. From there you can ask students about the data in the graph to draw conclusions. ...
Bar graphs for 2nd graders are so fun because it is real life math. They are able to collect data and solve problems from what the bar graphs show. Once you learn how to teach bar graphs, your students will be able to draw pictures of bar graphs by using bar graph...
Line plots in math is a fun topic to teach 2nd grade students right after your measurement unit. Students just learned about using a ruler to measure objects in inches and centimeters. You can then have them measure different objects, make a line plot, and then talk...
Measurement word problems are perfect to teach your 2nd grade students after you have taught them to measure length. With measurement word problems, students don’t need to bring out a ruler or yardstick to figure out the answer. They can use other...
When it comes to how to teach measurement in 2nd grade, it’s actually a really fun topic! It’s very hands-on and practical for students. Once students nail how to learn measurement, they want to pick up a ruler and start measuring everything! I...
The math bulletin board in my 2nd grade classroom is the best teaching tool I have to help support my students. Not only can my students refer to our math bulletin board when they need help, but it helps me in my math instruction. Math Bulletin Board...
When I see my students subtract mentally, it makes me feel so accomplished as a teacher. This is such a useful skill and it shows that students truly understand our number system. When students subtract mentally it shows that they are flexible with numbers. They can...
Teaching how to subtract 3 digit numbers on an open number line can get messy. If students aren’t shown best practices, their jumps on the number line and numbers get all jumbled up. This leads to their frustration. Their answers are not accurate and many students can...
The place value chart example I am going to share with you today is going to be so helpful. It will help your 2nd grade students remember all the forms of a number. I’ll even share my place value chart blank version where students can pick their own 3-digit number and...
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