Grade2 Resources for
Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Add and subtract within 20.
Alien Addition: _This tech tool is a fun way to teach addition skills and basic number facts. The game is designed around an alien and spaceship theme that is fun and engaging for young students. It also records how accurate students’ answers are. It helps students internalize basic addition facts, as they need to answer quickly before the time runs out.
Post Sorting: This tech tool helps students practice their mental maths skills, particularly improving knowledge of number bonds to 10 and 20. It is a fun game where students need to think of the different combinations of sums that make a given number.
Youcubed: This resource provides parents and teachers with the latest literature on the importance of number sense and how to build it. In addition, there are videos on "number talks" a tool used to develop number sense, as well as clips from real classrooms employing these techniques. The resource also provides tasks that can be used in classrooms or at home to help improve students number flexibility.
Deep Sea Duel: _This resource provides learners with a fun, interactive game to practice their fluency with the sums of integers and decimals. Educational tools that support this tool are also provided through Illuminations.
DragonBox Algebra 5(plus): DragonBox is an engaging app that helps students learn how to solve basic equations. Children as young as 5 can use the app. Students begin to understand that there are two sides to an equation, and the idea of a balanced equation. It also helps students recognize patterns. As the student progresses more concepts are added.