Grade 2 Mathematics — Term 2, Week 3
5 day-plan(s) · WeLearn JA MATH T2 G2
Day 1: Word Problems: Clue Words
Grade 2 Mathematics · Term 2, Week 3 · 60 min
| Objectives | Identify words that mean add or subtract. |
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| Materials | Chart paper, word cards |
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| Key vocabulary | altogether, total, left, fewer, difference |
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| Engage (starter) | "How do words tell us what math to do?" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: Sort word cards into an "Add" bucket and a "Subtract" bucket. Create a reference chart. |
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| Plenary (close) | Read a problem and shout the operation. |
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| Assessment | Correct sorting. |
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| Teacher notes | Build math vocabulary. |
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Day 2: Word Problems: 1-Step Addition
Grade 2 Mathematics · Term 2, Week 3 · 60 min
| Objectives | Solve 1-step addition word problems. |
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| Materials | Word problem strips, whiteboards |
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| Key vocabulary | solve, step |
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| Engage (starter) | "Let's read a math story." |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: Read the problem. Underline clue words. Write the equation and solve using preferred method. |
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| Plenary (close) | Share your equation. |
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| Assessment | Correct equation and sum. |
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| Teacher notes | Encourage drawing models. |
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Day 3: Word Problems: 1-Step Subtraction
Grade 2 Mathematics · Term 2, Week 3 · 60 min
| Objectives | Solve 1-step subtraction word problems. |
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| Materials | Word problem strips |
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| Key vocabulary | solve, remaining |
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| Engage (starter) | "Another math story, but something is missing!" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: Highlight subtraction clues. Write the equation. Solve using blocks or algorithm. |
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| Plenary (close) | Explain your steps. |
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| Assessment | Correct equation and difference. |
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| Teacher notes | Watch for number order. |
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Day 4: Word Problems: Mixed Operations
Grade 2 Mathematics · Term 2, Week 3 · 60 min
| Objectives | Determine the correct operation and solve. |
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| Materials | Mixed problem cards |
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| Key vocabulary | decide, operation |
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| Engage (starter) | "Add or subtract? You decide!" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: Pull problems from a hat. Partners must decide the operation before solving. Present to the class. |
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| Plenary (close) | How did you know which operation to use? |
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| Assessment | Accurate choice and solution. |
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| Teacher notes | Requires critical thinking. |
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Day 5: Review: Addition, Subtraction, Word Problems
Grade 2 Mathematics · Term 2, Week 3 · 60 min
| Objectives | Assess weeks 1-3 skills. |
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| Materials | Review quiz |
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| Key vocabulary | assessment |
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| Engage (starter) | "Show off your math powers!" |
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| Develop (main) | Interactive: Short quiz followed by a math game (e.g., math bingo) for early finishers. |
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| Plenary (close) | Review tricky questions. |
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| Assessment | Quiz score. |
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| Teacher notes | Monitor progress. |
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