Second graders learn to tackle word problems that need two steps — like adding, then subtracting — reading carefully, solving one part at a time, and checking that the answer makes sense.
Students will be able to…
“Sam had 8 apples, bought 5 more, then ate 3.” That’s more than one thing happening! How do we solve a problem with two steps?
Project each problem and have students solve it step by step. The tool shows how to do one step, then the next.
Tap any phase to open the teacher moves and student actions.
“Bought 5 more, then ate 3” — that’s two things! How do we solve it?
Teacher models.
Class uses Solve in Two Steps.
Students solve problems.
One problem.
Aligned to the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics.
Use addition and subtraction to solve one- and two-step word problems within 100.
Fluently add and subtract within 20.
Add and subtract within 100.
Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
Preview the three formative checks. Tap “Sample answer” to see what mastery looks like — hide them before you print for students.
Have students write their own two-step word problem for a partner to solve, then check the answer together. A printable problem-solving sheet is in the Math library.
Tap a card to flip it, then rate whether you knew it. Built from this lesson’s vocabulary.
A quick self-check with instant feedback, drawn from this lesson’s key terms.
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.