Illustrative Mathematics
Red and Blue Tiles
Here, second graders are tasked to find the patterns that have an even number of tiles. They are asked to think about why these patterns are even or odd and explain how they know.
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Grade 2: Exploring Place Value
Creative problem solving is fun and helps kids conceptualize content. They use grid paper, manilla paper, and markers to cut, draw, and show given double-digit numbers as many ways as they can.
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Manipulatives Make Abstract Math Concepts Concrete
Using math lessons that include manipulatives can help cement learning.
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Make Ten With Three Numbers
In this addition to 10 worksheet, students will solve seven addition problems with three missing addends. The goal is to find at least seven ways to make ten with three addends and to look for a pattern.
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Number Pattern
In this number pattern activity, students connect the dots from one to twenty. In this drawing activity, students complete one picture.
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Number Pattern
In this number pattern recognition activity, students connect the dots to create a picture. In this drawing activity, students connect thirty-four dots.
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Math Patterns
In this patterns worksheet, learners look at the patterns given to them and continue it with the number or shape that comes next. Students complete 4 patterns.
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Skip Counting
In this math worksheet, learners complete 6 number patterns in which students fill in the missing numbers while skip counting. The addition pattern is already indicated for learners. All numbers on the page are between 1 and 35.
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Creating AB Patterns
Students work with patterns. In this pattern lesson, students find AB patterns in nature and the manmade world. They create their own AB pattern using math manipulatives and visual arts.
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Patterns
Second graders work with different types of patterns. In this pattern lesson, 2nd graders go to a pattern block webpage and use Unifix cubes to create their own patterns. They find patterns in the real world and draw their own...
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A Matter of Pattern
Students explore how shapes can make patterns then make connections as to how elements in a pattern relate to one another. For this matter of pattern lesson, students create a multi-folded paper snowflake. Students engage in a...
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Adding Up
Sail through the land of three addends with this nautical-themed addition learning exercise. Scholars begin by using mental math to add seven sets of three numbers located on sailboats. Next, they apply this concept to eight horizontally...
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Book Title: One is a Snail, Ten is a Crab
Students read a story and write math problems. In this reading and math comprehension lesson, students preview and read the book "One is a Snail, Ten is a Crab". Students predict ways to get a sum of 11, write math equations...
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Patterns and Pentominoes
Students solve pentomino puzzles. In this problem solving instructional activity, students discuss how pentomino puzzles play into the plot of Chasing Vermeer by Blue Balliett and practice solving a pentomino puzzle on their...
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Unifix Cubes
Support young mathematicians with building a strong foundational number-sense using this series of printable Unifix® cube strips. Adaptable to the teaching of a variety of different concepts, from basic counting and cardinality, to...
Illustrative Mathematics
Growing Bean Plants (Grade 2)
After planting a bean seed in a jar, young scientists observe the growth patterns over several days. As the bean becomes a sprout, and the sprout becomes a plant, partners measure and plot the data. They notice patterns, practice...
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Mathmateer
Three, two, one...liftoff! Elevate math skills to new heights while having a blast. A great resource that combines entertainment and education for children of all ages.
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Ten More and Ten Less
Get learners to analyze two-digit numbers based on place value, and use manipulatives to add and subtract both 1 and 10. A place value chart is available, and you can project it during guided practice. Through visualizing...
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Odd Or Even Sums
Build strong number sense through pattern recognition. Learners investigate whether the sum of each problem will be odd or even if they add certain combinations of numbers together. They complete 12 problems, adding odd+odd, odd+even, or...
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Patterns Based On Subtractions
In this on-line math learning exercise, learners complete 10 multiple choice questions where they find the missing number to a pattern by using subtraction. Students can check their answers at the end of the learning exercise.
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Translate Patterns
In this math patterns learning exercise, students solve 6 problems in which the number, letter or shape pattern in a series is determined. Students mark the choice that shows how the pattern would be continued.
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Math Lesson Plan: Bread Bag Tabs: Patterning
Students explore the concept of patterning. In this patterns lesson plan, students use recycled plastic tab closures as well as their problem solving skills to identify and create patterns.
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Make Your Own Pattern
In this early childhood understanding patterns worksheet, students find the pattern in 3 problems and then show each another way. Students also explain how they decided what pattern to make in 1 of the problems.
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Shape Pattern Prediction
In this pattern and sequence worksheet, students analyze the series of six shapes and from two choices, circle and color the shape that continues the pattern. There are 12 problems.