1. 2 nd Grade Math Night Longbranch Elementary

2. Math Facts  2 nd graders at Longbranch are required to progress through basic math facts for both addition and subtraction through the use of math fact quizzes.  2 nd graders should be able to answer 50 questions in 3.5 minutes to move onto the next fact  2.Math.Operations & Algebraic Thinking.2 Fluently add and subtract within 20 using mental strategies. By end of Grade 2, know from memory all sums of two one-digit numbers.

3. Math Facts Continued…  You can practice by printing practice quizzes from the Longbranch website. Click on the Students- Longhorn Math, then scroll to the bottom of the page to “Summer Learning Activities- Math Fact Practice”  Flash Cards  Computer/ iPad/ iPhone Apps  Learning Wrap-Ups ($10 at the Parent Teacher Store, www.enasco.com is cheapest online retailer)www.enasco.com

4. Bar Models- What? Why?  There are 2 types of bar models used to assist students in solving word problems.  In 2 nd grade we teach the part-part-whole and comparison bar models. See the supplemental handout for more information.  2.Math.Operations & Algebraic Thinking.1 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 unknown in all positions, e.g., by using drawings and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.

5. Games  Math games that practice basic skills can be fun and engaging for young kids.  Use the resources in your “Math Games” book to help your child master basic math skills  There are many free iPad/iPhone apps as well as websites dedicated to math games. Everyday Math has published many iPad/iPhone apps of popular games (usually $1.99 per game)

6. Online Textbook  You can access the Math In Focus student textbook at anytime.  Website link: https://www- k6.thinkcentral.com/ePC/start.dohttps://www- k6.thinkcentral.com/ePC/start.do  Login name is your child’s teacher’s last name in all lowercase letters and password is longhorns.

7. Questions?  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your child’s teacher. We’d be more than happy to assist you anyway that we can.  Thanks for attending math night!