Unit 3: Fractions and Measurement

Grade Level: 2nd Grade

Subject: Math

Length: 6 weeks (January/February)

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Topics Covered

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ᴑ Partitioning shapes into 2, 3, or 4 equal parts; describing shares using fractional vocabulary
ᴑ understand that equal shares of identical whole need not have the same shape
ᴑ Measuring in standard units, inches (whole and half), centimeters, and feet, choosing the appropriate tools
ᴑ Measure an object using inches and centimeters and then compare
ᴑ measure to determine how much longer one object is than another using addition and subtraction
ᴑ estimate lengths using standard units
ᴑ use addition and subtraction within 100 to solve word problems involving lengths in same given units
ᴑ use a number line to represent whole numbers with equal spacing.

ᴑ Review what the coins and bills are and be able to identify them based on size, shape, and who 
is on it
ᴑ Learn when to use the $ and the ¢ symbols
ᴑ Focus on real life word problems and how to solve these problems and why it’s important
ᴑ Be able to add money and find change by subtracting.

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Standards

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2.G.A.3
2.MD.A.1
2.MD.A.2
2.MD.A.3
2.MD.A.4
2.MD.B.5
2.MD.B.6

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Primary Vocabulary

 

equal share
one-fourth
one-half
half circle
fourth of
fourths
half of
halves
one-third
quarter of
quarter circle
whole numbers