2nd Grade Math

Building on first grade foundations with addition, subtraction, and early problem-solving skills.

Study Strategies

Using Pictures and Drawings

Drawing pictures helps you see the problem and find the answer. You can draw circles, blocks, or simple shapes to show what’s happening in the math story.

Examples

  • Draw 6 apples, cross out 2 to find 6 - 2.

  • Draw 3 groups of 4 candies to show 3 + 4 + 4.