Two digit addition and subtraction with and without regrouping is what we are presently working on. This can be a tricky concept for some students. No one strategy is the “right” strategy for students, for every problem. Some problems lend themselves to certain strategies because of the numbers. Students may also switch between strategies, depending on how they’re manipulating the numbers. The key thing to look for is if the student can explain his or her thinking when solving a problem. Students need pretty good fluency with their addition and subtraction facts. If students are spending too much time trying to figure out an addition fact and it’s keeping them from focusing on the strategy, then they need more fluency with their addition and subtraction facts. Here are some strategies students have learned; doubles, make ten, friendly numbers, counting on, counting all... Students have learned how to use a
A Rek n' Rek
51+26 on a hundreds chart
and this week we are learning to use place value mats.
46= 4 rods (40) 6 units (6)
22= 2 rods (20) 2 units (2)
4 tens 6 ones is 46
2 tens 2 ones is 22
Add them up and you have 68!
Two Digit Addition Tips:
*Always line up the ones and the tens columns
*Add the ones column first, then add the tens column
The Grade 2 students have been learning about the Ten Commandments, the act of forgiveness and the importance of penance. Miss Betty, from The Good Shepherd Parish, has also been coming into our classes to teach and prepare the children for their upcoming First Reconciliation. She has been sending home some paper activities for the children to partake in. Please keep those papers at home. The students were asked to bring in their prayers (red construction paper) on Thursday for the retreat. A letter will be going home on Friday to inform families of this event.
The Grade 2 students will be participating in a First Reconciliation Retreat organized by The Good Shepherd Parish. The children will gather together at the church (the bus will be provided by The Good Shepherd) on Thursday, January 31st from 9:15am to 12:00pm. They will be participating in religious activities at various centres throughout the morning. The activities are designed to support and prepare the children for their Sacrament of Reconciliation, which will take place on March 7th at the school. If you have not yet registered and are interested in having your child receive their sacrament of penance, please contact Betty at The Good Shepherd, as soon as possible.
We have worked the last few weeks on creating surveys, tally charts and graphs. Students will continue practicing these skills while we delve into the world of 3D figures.
