Second Grade Content
Second grade core concepts should be integrated across all curriculum areas. Reading, writing, and mathematical skills should be emphasized as integral to the instruction in all other areas. Personal relevance of content is always an important part of helping students to value learning and should be emphasized.
In second grade, students are immersed in a literature-rich environment, filled with classical and contemporary fiction and nonfiction selections, which relate to all areas of learning and interest. Students listen and speak effectively in classroom discussions. They continue to work on fluency and expression and use a combination of strategies for reading and comprehension.
Second graders extend their study of number and spatial sense to include three-digit numbers and three-dimensional figures. They make measurements and collect, organize, and display data. They use graphs to answer questions and make summary statements and predictions based on their experiences. While learning mathematics, students will be actively engaged in using concrete materials and appropriate technologies such as calculators and computers.
In second grade, students learn about their relationship to the classroom, school, family, and community. Students develop the skills of questioning, gathering information, constructing explanations, and drawing conclusions. They learn basic body control while developing motor skills and moving in a variety of settings. Students become aware of strength, endurance, and flexibility in different parts of their bodies. They express thoughts and ideas creatively, while challenging their imagination, fostering reflective thinking, and developing disciplined effort and problem-solving skills.