Building on first grade foundations with addition, subtraction, and early problem-solving skills.
Tools like number lines, counters, and charts make adding and subtracting easier.
Try drawing a number line and making jumps for each number you add or subtract. Use counters or blocks to act out the problem.
You might use a ruler to measure, a clock to tell time, or a calendar to count days. All of these are math tools!
Jumping along a number line from 4 to 9 shows that 4 + 5 = 9.
Using blocks to find out what 7 - 2 equals by removing 2 from a group of 7.
Math tools help you see and solve problems in fun ways.