Pupils create graphs by tabulating their preferences among 10 state quarters. They examine quarters and tally their favorites. They complete a worksheet. There are more lesson plans included in this unit.

Second graders solve addition problems without using a calculator. For this addition lesson, 2nd graders solve addition problems by "counting on." Students are taught this specific strategy and given the opportunity to practice.

Students explore economics by writing a fictitious news article. In this personal wealth lesson, students participate in a role-playing activity in which the year is 2025 and they must write an article about their extremely wealthy...

Young scholars explore mixed (different denomination) coin sets and create different total amounts.

In this adding to 50 worksheet, learners use math models to help them add the numbers in the word problems. Students practice adding to 50.

Second graders identify coin combinations needed to purchase items under a dollar. Using Kidspiration, they demonstrate three ways to purchase a pizza slice for 96 cents and choose an item which cost less than a dollar for other to...

Second graders determine the total value of a collection of coins. They convert money and make money exchanges. Students create and solve money-story problems. They demonstrate the ability to summarize conversations and discussions.

In this dividing by two word problem learning exercise, students use pictures and mental math to problem solve. Students solve six problems.

Pupils solve Halloween word problems to work on their math skills. For this Halloween lesson plans, students solve problems involving candy, costumes, money, kids, and more.

Second graders rotate through a variety of stations designed to offer practice in manipulating data. They sort, tally and count items and then create bar graphs, tables, and pie graphs to record their findings.

The dreidel song, or "I Have a Little Dreidel," is a fun traditional song for the season of Hanukkah. Teach your class how to play the dreidel game with an activity that includes the lyrics to the classic song.

Students develop mathematical skills using measurement in the form of weight. They also perform calculations to find cost and strengthen estimation skills while comparing the actual price. The context for the lesson is in the industry of...

Second graders determine when estimates and exact totals are appropriate in dealing with money. They simulate keeping a checking account over a period of time and keep a checkbook ledger to record deposits and expenses.

Learners complete a worksheet in which they determine ways of using coins to make the value of $1.00.

There are many ways to add. Learners add 3 single digit number together to find an answer to each of the 6 word problems. A great activity that builds problem solving and basic addition skills.

For this addition worksheet, students solve 6 word problems using the numbers 1-100. The first 2 problems are set up as a guide.

In this addition worksheet, students use counters on a large drawing of a lady bug to help them answer 4 fill in the blank addition problems. Student then draw spots on each side of 4 different lady bugs and then answer 4 fill in the...

Students explore math facts.  In this calculation and math facts lesson, students play a board game in which addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division math facts are practiced.  A copy of the game is included.

Students participate in three centers focused on developing time-telling skills. In this time lesson, students create their own paper plate clock face, play "Time Concentration" using times on the hour and half hour, as well as, practice...

Students do a shopping simulation in order to have a chance to apply their math skills in a real life fashion. They decide how much money they have, what they want to buy, if they have enough money and how much change they should get back.

Pupils collect objects to use in a classroom store. In groups, they must place a value on each object and take turns spending their fake dollar in the store. They predict how much they can buy and use addition and subtraction to...

Student explore estimation and measurement. For this measurement lesson, 2nd graders measure french fries, graph their data, and determine the size of french fries that is the best value. Students practice how to add prices and calculate...

Young learners practice addition and subtraction to solve problems. They use a webquest application to model how to solve math problems using pictures, words and numbers, and also practice using multiplication and division.

In this addition worksheet, students solve 6 problems in which a number is added to 10. Students read the story problem, write the number sentence, and solve.