Cluster Standards

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MA.2.A.2.1 : Recall basic addition and related subtraction facts.
MA.2.A.2.2 : Add and subtract multi-digit whole numbers through three digits with fluency by using a variety of strategies, including invented and standard algorithms and explanations of those procedures.
MA.2.A.2.3 : Estimate solutions to multi-digit addition and subtraction problems through three digits.
MA.2.A.2.4 : Solve addition and subtraction problems that involve measurement and geometry.

Cluster Information

Number:

MA.2.A.2

Title:

BIG IDEA 2

Type:

Big Idea

Subject:

X-Mathematics (former standards - 2008) - Archived

Grade:

2

Body of Knowledge

Algebra

Cluster Access Points

This cluster includes the following Access Points.

MA.2.A.2.In.a : Identify the meaning of the +, -, and = signs in addition and subtraction problems.
MA.2.A.2.In.b : Use counting and one-to-one correspondence as strategies to solve problems involving addition facts with sums to 10 and related subtraction facts using numerals with sets of pictures.
MA.2.A.2.In.c : Solve real-world problems involving addition facts with sums to 10 and related subtraction facts, including money, measurement, geometry, and other problem situations.

MA.2.A.2.Su.a : Identify the meaning of addition as adding to and subtraction as taking away from, using sets of objects.
MA.2.A.2.Su.b : Use counting and one-to-one correspondence as strategies to solve number stories involving addition facts with sums to 5 and related subtraction facts using sets of objects.
MA.2.A.2.Su.c : Solve real-world problems involving addition facts with sums to 5 and related subtraction facts using sets of objects.

MA.2.A.2.Pa.a : Compare quantities to 3 using language, such as more, less, or the same.
MA.2.A.2.Pa.b : Solve simple real-world problems involving joining or separating small quantities of objects.

Cluster Resources

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Educational Game

The Game of Tens and Ones: A Lesson for Second Graders: "This game gives children practice with adding and subtracting ones and tens. Using a special die, two 0 99 charts, and two markers, children play in pairs. During the course of a game, they calculate between 20 and 30 addition and subtraction problems." (from Math Solutions Professional Development)