2nd Grade  Project 1 week

Math Quest: Lesson 18 Adventure!

Skylar M
KY.2.OA.1
KY.2.NBT.5
KY.2.NBT.9
KY.2.NBT.7
Effective Communication
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Purpose

This project introduces second-grade students to dynamic addition and subtraction strategies through engaging, real-world scenarios. By integrating math into everyday contexts, students develop deeper numeracy skills and fluency within 100 and 1000, using a variety of visual and hands-on methods. The week-long activities are designed to encourage communication, problem-solving, and collaboration, fostering an understanding of why these mathematical operations work. Students will share their insights and strategies, building confidence through presentations and community interaction at the math fair and exhibition.

Learning goals

Over the course of the project, students will develop fluency in addition and subtraction within 100 through strategies based on place value and the properties of operations. They will practice explaining these strategies using real-world contexts, collaboratively explore and refine different approaches, and actively engage in communication and problem-solving. The learning experience aims to deepen their understanding of mathematical concepts while fostering effective communication skills, critical thinking, and community engagement in an authentic and supportive environment.
Standards
  • [Kentucky] KY.2.OA.1 - Use addition and subtraction within 100 to solve one- and two-step word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, by using drawings and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.
  • [Kentucky] KY.2.NBT.5 - Fluently add and subtract within 100 using strategies based on place value, properties of operations and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction.
  • [Kentucky] KY.2.NBT.9 - Explain why addition and subtraction strategies work, using place value and the properties of operations.
  • [Kentucky] KY.2.NBT.7 - Add and subtract within 1000.
Competencies
  • Effective Communication - Students practice listening to understand, communicating with empathy, and share their learning through exhibiting, presenting and reflecting on their work.
  • Critical Thinking & Problem Solving - Students consider a variety of innovative approaches to address and understand complex questions that are authentic and important to their communities.

Products

Throughout the project, students will create interactive math booths that visually depict various strategies for addition and subtraction. By the end of the week, they'll produce an exhibition space displaying posters and creative models, integrating real-world problems that they've solved. In addition, the collaborative wall utilizing giant post-it notes will capture students' individual methods, showcasing their preferred strategies and reflections to share with family and the community.

Launch

Kick off the project with a "Math Adventure Hunt," where students embark on a journey throughout the school to find hidden math problems related to real-world scenarios. They'll solve these problems using various strategies and tools such as open number lines and base ten blocks. As they progress, collect clues that reveal a final challenge, which they'll collaboratively solve in the classroom. This engaging activity not only introduces the essential question but also immerses students in interactive exploration, setting the stage for a week of collaborative problem-solving and critical thinking.

Exhibition

At the 'Number Adventure Exhibit,' students will transform the classroom into a vibrant math museum showcasing their understanding of addition and subtraction strategies within real-world contexts. They will set up interactive booths to help visitors explore math challenges inspired by daily life, like grocery shopping and budgeting for family outings, highlighting strategies such as open number line and expanded form. As visitors engage with the exhibits, students will articulate their problem-solving process and demonstrate the effectiveness of various methods through hands-on activities and multimedia presentations, fostering an immersive learning experience for all attendees.