When is it a good idea to use estimation? Learn about estimation and rounding with a reading comprehension lesson. After kids read a passage about estimation, they answer five comprehension questions on the other side of the page.

Second graders practice their problem solving skills. In this addition and subtraction skills lesson, 2nd graders solve word problems that require them to find differences and sums. This lesson features the use of a video titled...

Students explore grouping. In this math lesson plan, students brainstorm ways to efficiently count the items in their pile and discuss the methods used. Students use a place value chart and practice regrouping ones to tens.

Second graders engage in a lesson which focuses on adding two-digit numbers and the regrouping process. They identify when the regrouping process is necessary and make appropriate "trades" to complete an addition problem.

Students explore numbers 1-100.  In this cross curriculum literacy and numeration lesson plan, students listen to the book More or Less by Stuart J. Murphy. Students play a game with a partner in which they guess the "mystery...

Second graders find the net weight of a grocery item by weighing it with the tear. In this weight measurement instructional activity, 2nd graders bring in cans of food and watch a video about weight measurement. Students review the...

Students choose between the operations of addition or subtraction to solve a real life problem. In this addition and subtraction instructional activity, students make a chart of items sold in the school store. Students then work in teams...

In this addition worksheet, 2nd graders solve 18 addition math problems with two-digit numbers. Students utilize the tens and ones models and the process of regrouping.

For this subtraction worksheet, 2nd graders master subtraction of two digits. Students complete 18 problems with regrouping necessary

In this subtraction activity, 2nd graders focus on two digit subtraction with regrouping. Students complete 6 problems in the vertical position and 6 that are written horizontally.

Youngsters participate in three activities using the hundreds chart. They will choose numbers to add up to one hundred. Whoever gets the most combinations wins. Two variations of the game are supplied.

A short video introduces place value in addition and subtraction. As a class, your students identify all even numbers up to one hundred and explain the pattern. They use addition strategies to fill in the missing numbers on the number grid.

Second graders practice addition and subtraction in this fun, technology-based Mathematics lesson for the second grade classroom. The lesson includes resource links, video clips, interactive websites, and a section for pre-lesson...

Students explore consumer math by participating in estimate exercises. In this currency activity, students identify and define each piece of U.S. currency and their value to the monetary system. Students complete several money worksheets...

In this subtraction instructional activity, students solve the 18 problems inside a lobster puzzle shape. Students color the shape red if they have regrouped; the shape is colored blue if regrouping is not necessary.

Second graders examine the relationship between addition and subtraction. For this number sense lesson, 2nd graders practice their computation skills and use various strategies (including manipulatives and calculators)  to...

Second graders become familiar with need strategies for computation of money problems and estimating sums. In this computation lesson, 2nd graders solve real life problems to understand estimation and money problems.

Students are taught how to add and subtract and use number sense to solve basic math problems. In this addition and subtraction lesson, students are being taught using theories from different philosophers in education. They are given a...

Second graders work with two-digit subtraction problem, identify the sums by playing Bingo, and create four subtraction problems for homework.

Second graders complete basic math computations. In this addition and subtraction lesson, 2nd graders learn how to carry and borrow numbers when adding and subtracting. Students learn a carrying song to help them remember. Students...

Pupils participate in group games to help review the concept of subtraction. During the games, they practice subtracting two-digit numbers and the concept of borrowing. They review their answers with the class and move on to...

Second graders research animal life spans and complete related math activities. In this life span lesson, 2nd graders read How Many Candles and discuss life spans. Students arrange animal cards based on their life spans. Students find...

Students play a team subtraction game, subtracting two-digit numbers and using addition to check their subtraction. They solve subtraction problems at the board while the team solves the same problem in their seats.