Second graders add and subtract larger numbers. They can add up to 3 single digit numbers. Second graders work with patterns and shapes. Second graders will learn how to continue patterns of geometric shapes or number sequences. They are able to identify various shapes including squares, circles, triangles, rectangles, spheres, cones, cubes, cylinders, hexagons and trapezoids.
Second graders learn to work with simple fractions.
Second graders make graphs and read charts. They learn to locate points on a grid and to find information in a table. Second graders learn to measure. Second graders learn to measure length to the nearest inch or cm using rulers and yardsticks or meter sticks. Second graders are introduced to multiplication and division.