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Iowa 2nd Grade Math Curriculum

Video lessons and practice for every 2nd grade math topic. Aligned to Iowa Core Math Standards so your child keeps up with what Iowa schools teach.

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2.OA.A.1

Use addition and subtraction within 100 to solve one- and two-step word problems

2.OA.C.3

Determine whether a group of objects (up to 20) has an odd or even number of members

2.OA.C.4

Use addition to find the total number of objects arranged in rectangular arrays

2.NBT.A.1

Understand that the three digits of a three-digit number represent amounts of hundreds, tens, and ones

2.NBT.A.3

Read and write numbers to 1000 using base-ten numerals, number names, and expanded form

2.NBT.A.4

Compare two three-digit numbers based on meanings of the hundreds, tens, and ones digits

2.NBT.B.7

Add and subtract within 1000, using concrete models or drawings

2.NBT.B.8

Mentally add 10 or 100 to a given number 100–900, and mentally subtract 10 or 100 from a given number 100–900

Iowa 2nd Grade Math: What Students Learn

Iowa 2nd graders cover a wide range of math skills aligned to the Iowa Core Math Standards. From adding and subtracting within 1000 to telling time and counting money, these topics build the foundation students need for 3rd grade math and beyond.

Addition and Subtraction

Students practice addition and subtraction within 100 using word problems and mental strategies. They also work with numbers up to 1000, adding and subtracting using place value and concrete models. Key skills include mentally adding or subtracting 10 or 100 from any number between 100 and 900.

Place Value and Number Sense

2nd graders learn that three-digit numbers represent hundreds, tens, and ones. They read, write, and compare numbers up to 1000 using base-ten numerals, number names, and expanded form. Students also skip-count by 5s, 10s, and 100s within 1000.

Measurement and Data

Students measure lengths using inches, feet, centimeters, and meters. They estimate lengths, compare objects, and solve word problems involving measurement. Reading analog and digital clocks to the nearest five minutes and solving money word problems with coins and bills are also covered.

  • Measure objects using appropriate tools
  • Estimate and compare lengths in different units
  • Tell time to the nearest five minutes
  • Solve word problems with dollars, quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies
  • Draw picture graphs and bar graphs with up to four categories

Geometry

Students recognize and draw shapes with specific attributes. They partition rectangles into equal rows and columns, and divide circles and rectangles into two, three, or four equal shares — an early introduction to fractions.

How StudyPug Helps Iowa 2nd Graders

StudyPug covers every 2nd grade math topic aligned to Iowa Core Math Standards. Students can watch a short video lesson, then immediately practice with problems that match what they just learned. Whether your child needs help with homework tonight or wants to get ahead, StudyPug is available anytime on any device.