Course Description
This second grade math module is a comprehensive unit that teaches both problem solving and computation skills. Lesson topics are drawn from Common Core State Standards as well as the integration of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Curriculum. Each lesson includes a review of basic math skills, implementation of new concepts, and skills based problems. This module is an easy to follow, step-by-step guide to learning new concepts and practicing skills at your student’s individual pace!
Course Goals
Students will grow in their understanding of math concepts and gain confidence in their ability to solve a variety of problems. They will make connections between course content and real life situations. Students will have opportunities to take what they’ve learned and apply it to their everyday life, making learning concrete. This understanding is where true learning takes place.
Target Audience and Requirements
This video course is primarily intended for second grade students ranging from 7-9 years old. It is suggested that students have completed a 1st grade math course before beginning this module. It can function either as a primary or supplemental curriculum. This course can also be used for third grade students who need reinforcement of second grade concepts.
This course includes:
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3 Comprehensive Units
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40 Video Lessons (Approximately 15 hours of teacher instruction)
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40 Video Answer Key Lesson (Step-by-step problem solving)
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3 Unit Tests and Answer Keys
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117 Student Worksheets
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40 Parent Resource Keys (Answer keys to all worksheets and additional materials)
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1 Introductory Video for Students
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1 Introductory Video for Parents
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Math vocabulary and definitions in each lesson
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Real life application of math concepts embedded into each lesson
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Review and building of math concepts in each lesson
Course Topics
Unit 1 (13 Lessons)
Two and Three Digit Addition and Subtraction
Addition and Subtraction Story Problems
Addition and Subtraction Mental Math Strategies
Foundations of Multiplication using arrays
Foundations of Division using equal grouping and remainders
One Digit Multiplication and Division
Working with Fractions
Understanding and identifying Place Value
Unit 1 Test covering the above topics
Unit 2 (11 Lessons)
Measuring and estimating using the standard system of length
Measuring and estimating using the metric system of length
Measure and estimate temperature using a thermometer.
Comparison of the standard and metric systems
Working with capacity using both the standard and metric system
Working with mass using both the standard and metric system
Counting money using the US money system
Working with money story problems and real life examples
Unit 2 Test covering the above topics
Unit 3 (12 Lessons)
Telling time on an analog clock to the minute.
Drawing times on an analog clock.
Understanding and usage of common time vocabulary
Representing and Interpreting data in groups
Organizing quantitative data into pictographs and bar graphs
Understanding probability as a ratio
Identifying 2D and 3D Shapes and their properties
Solving problems for Area and Perimeter
Identifying symmetrical and asymmetrical shapes and their attributes
Identifying number patterns using addition and subtraction
Unit 3 Test covering the above topics
