Second graders learn that math has its own shorthand, a handful of symbols that each give an instruction, and match every symbol to what it tells you to do.
Students will be able to…
Instead of writing out words, math uses symbols: 3 + 2 = 5. Each sign is an instruction, so what does every math symbol tell you to do?
Project this and match each math symbol to what it means — tap a symbol, then tap what it tells you to do.
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Instead of writing “three plus two equals five,” math uses symbols: 3 + 2 = 5. Each little sign is an instruction. What does each symbol tell you to do?
Students match each symbol to its meaning.
Students read number sentences aloud.
Students make symbol flashcards.
Students reflect on math symbols.
Aligned to the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (High School Algebra II).
Use addition and subtraction within 100 to solve word problems.
Understand the meaning of the equal sign and determine if equations are true or false.
Compare two three-digit numbers using the symbols >, =, and <.
Attend to precision.
Preview the three formative checks. Tap “Sample answer” to see what mastery looks like — hide them before you print for students.
Have students write each symbol on a card with its meaning and an example, then quiz a partner, so the symbols become second nature. A printable math-symbols worksheet is in the Mathematics library.
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A print-and-go review sheet with a built-in answer key. Tap “Show answer key” to reveal answers, or print the clean version for students.