Math Resources

Math Resources

• Magma 
• This is the county-supported math program that we are using in the classroom.
• There are assignments from the teacher in the Assignments tab.
• The Practice tab is additional practice and can have some stuff assigned by the teacher.
• How to access:
• LCPS Go
• Math folder
• Magma
• use LCPS login to log into the program

• Kiddom
• This is the math curriculum from the county. We have not used the online program in our class yet but you are welcome to explore it.
• How to access:
• LCPS Go
• Math folder
• Kiddom
• use LCPS login to log into the program

• Freckle
• Freckle has both math and reading skill practice and we do use both.
• Math has 4 different categories and can include assignments from the teacher. Students can use it anytime without needing an assignment.
• How to access:
• Go to https://student.freckle.com/login (also on our Schoology page under Math)
• Use class code from your teacher
• Type in your first name and last initial

• Boddle
• This is an additional math program that we use in class ocassionally. 
• It has your student practice their math facts and other math skills.
• How to access:
• Go to boddlelearning.com (it is also on our Schoology page under Math)
• Click on Play Game
• Log in using your login information from your teacher.

• Flash Cards
• They may be an old strategy but they are still a good one! Flash cards are still effective at helping students learn and remember their addition and subtraction facts.

• Reflex Math
• We used to have Reflex as an online program at Pinebrook. 
• It focuses on addition and subtraction facts. Once your child masters those, you could move them onto mulitplication and division.
• You would have to pay for it because I do not have access to it. I do very much recommend it if you can do it because we saw great progress in students' ability to recall addition and subtraction facts while we were using it.

TouchMath Money

In addition to simple TouchMath, there is also TouchMath money. Click here or on the image to get your own copy to print.

Here is a video explaining how to use TouchMath Coins. Here is another video that shows this exact resource.

TouchMath

As our second graders are building their addition and subtraction fact fluency, we are always learning new strategies. One strategy is TouchMath which involve TouchPoints on numbers that allows students to mentally and physically count numbers.

Here is a copy of numbers 1-9 with TouchPoints on it.

Here is a great video explaining TouchMath and how the TouchPoints work. While this video states that it is for younger kiddos, this is still a fantastic resource for our second graders as it helps them physically show their numbers while adding.

Fact Fluency Resources

Here are some great online resources for practicing fact fluency (addition and subtraction).

1. ABCya Math 
• Many wonderful resources here for math practice!
• http://www.abcya.com/second_grade_computers.htm#numbers-cat
• Facts Basketball
• http://www.abcya.com/math_facts_game.htm
• Students can choose the difficulty and answer problems. Again, this has no timer so it is at their own pace. It offers addition and subtraction at all three levels.
• Marble Math Addition
• http://www.abcya.com/addition.htm
• Students can use manipulatives on the screen to help them answer addition problems.
2. Online Flashcards
• https://www.factmonster.com/math/flashcards
• This requires students to type in the answer. It is not timed so it is at their own pace. It has sets for addition, subtraction, and mixed addition and subtraction. 
• Once they type the answer, the student must hit the "enter" key to submit their answer.
3. Flashcards at home.
4. Timed Drills
• Here are the copies for the timed drills that we use in second grade. 
• These are great for practicing being timed. It is important that your child is practicing all of their addition and subtraction facts, not just trying to remember these specific facts.

Quarter 2 Math Activities

To study for the Quarter 2 Post-Test in Math, we rotated through several activities with a partner. 

Below, you will find PDFs of each of the activities so that you and your student can practice these skills at home as well. Enjoy the math fun!

• Regrouping with Addition - Match It Up!: Make two piles, one for problems and one for sums. Each partner chooses a problem and solves to find the sum; then searches for the matching sum card. The partners check each other's math for correctness. First to collect five cards wins. This can also be played independently.
• Regrouping with Subtraction - I Spin 'Round - Partner 1 spins the Spinner #1 and records the number; they repeat with Spinner #2 and solve for the difference. Partner 2 follows the same steps. Whoever has the higher difference receives a tally mark. Partner with the most tally marks at the end wins!
• Estimation - Scoot! - Independently, the student chooses a card from the pile. After matching the number on the recording sheet, they estimate the answer to the equation. Continue until all cards have been answered or time runs out.
• Probability - Get A-Head - Using 10 coins, students decide how likely it is to pick a head. One partner closes their eyes and picks a coin. If it is a head, they keep it. Repeat until the coins are gone. Partner with the most coins wins!
• Graphing - Rock, Paper, Scissors - Partners play 5 or more rounds of Rock, Paper, Scissors. Each person records their own wins and losses; they will use the data to create a pictograph and answer questions about it.