Below is a list of websites that correlate to one of the five second grade math units. The links include math games that allow you to practice skills/concepts that have been taught in class. The list has been divided into five categories: Unit 1 Place Value and Graphing, Unit 2 Geometry and Patterns, Unit 3 Addition and Subtraction, Unit 4 Measurement and Fractions, and Unit 5 Multiplication/Division and Money.

Read the description of each site to decide if that’s where you would like to visit.

Unit 1: Place Value and Graphing

Place Value Puzzler – This game is located on the funbrain site! In this game, you will identify place value positions of the 1’s, 10’s, 100’s, and 1,000’s. The player is able to choose the challenge level. By choosing easy, you are beginning at the second grade level. Date visited – 5/22/06

http://www.funbrain.com/tens/index.html

Create a Graph – This site was developed by the National Center for Education Statistics. After completing a class survey, visit this site to create a bar graph. The site allows you to label the x and y axes, as well as choose a title for your graph. Be sure to preview your graph before you print it! Date visited – 5/22/06

http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids/createagraph/index.asp?ID=4ABC4FF087BEF6C8C

Bugs in the System – This site was developed by the Educational Broadcasting System. Help clean the room of bugs by clicking on each bug and dragging it to the correct location on the graph. After you create a few graphs, see if you can answer some questions about the data. Date visited – 5/22/06

http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/games/bargraphs/bargraphs.html

What’s the Point? – At this funbrain math site, you can identify a pair of points that match the coordinate graph. There are four choices, so choose carefully! The player can make the game harder by clicking on harder. The harder version adds negative coordinates. This is an accelerated game for second graders! Date visited – 5/22/06

http://www.funbrain.com/cgi-bin/co.cgi?A1=s&A2=0

Unit 2: Geometry and Patterns

Do the Math - Hope you’re concentrating!! In the game you will be identifying polygons. Match the name of the polygon with the illustration. See how quickly you can make matches because you’re being timed! Date visited – 5/22/06

http://www.mathplayground.com/Matching_Shapes.html

Polygons – What type of polygon is it? That’s the question you will be answering when you play this timed game. You have to know attributes of polygons ranging from triangles to decagons. Check out your score when you’re done. Play again and see if you can beat your score! Date visited – 5/22/06

http://www.321know.com/geo318x1.htm

The Crazy Pattern Machine – This game is brought to you by funschool. Choose a level from easy to difficult. You can also choose if you want to complete patterns with shapes, numbers, colors, or letters. Look at the pattern carefully, and decide which of the two choices will correctly complete the pattern. Date visited – 5/22/06

http://games.funschool.com/game.php?g=1043&s=0&category=0&level=0

Unit 3: Addition and Subtraction

Addition Basic Facts Challenge – Race the clock. See if you can solve 20 addition basic facts in one minute. Play again and see if you can beat your own time! The player can choose what types of basic facts to solve, from +1 to +9, as well as a mixed review. Date visited – 5/22/06

http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/Mathmagician/mathsadd.html

Subtraction Facts Challenge - Race the clock. See if you can solve 20 subtraction basic facts in one minute. Play again and see if you can beat your own time! The player can choose what types of basic facts to solve, from -1 to -9, as well as a mixed review. Date visited – 5/22/06

http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/Mathmagician/mathssub.html

Add 'em Up - Add the numbers and click on the correct answer. The computer will let you know if you are right, and will also display a picture that shows you how to solve the addition problem. You will solve 10 problems. Can you correctly complete all of them? Date visited – 5/22/06

http://www.primarygames.com/add_up/start.htm

Word Problems – Read the word problems correctly and decide whether to add or subtract. Choose the level that you want from addition with pictures to three digit addition and subtraction with regrouping. By choosing the harder problems, you are practicing third grade conceptsJ Date visited – 5/22/06

http://www.mathplayground.com/wpindex.html

Unit 4: Measurement and Fractions

Elementary Teddy Bear measurement game. – Look at the bears carefully. Decide how tall they are and pick one of the four answer choices. Some may measure to the nearest inch. Others may measure to the nearest half inch. Date visited – 5/22/06

http://www.apples4theteacher.com/measure.html

digital clock match – Look at the hour and minute hands carefully! Pick the digital clock that matches the same time as the apple clock. Be sure not to get the two hands confusedJ Remember the hour hand is the shorter hand!! Date visited – 5/22/06

http://www.apples4theteacher.com/clocks.html

Identify Fractions With Circles – Look at the fraction circle. Identify the numerator and the denominator. Remember the numerator is the top number in a fraction and is the shaded area. The denominator is the number of equal parts. If you get an incorrect answer, click on explain to see how to correctly identify the fraction. Date visited – 5/22/06

http://www.visualfractions.com/EnterCircle.html

Mixed Fractions with Circles – This game is similar to the one above. This time you are identifying mixed numbers, like 2 ½ and 1 ¾. Identify the whole number, the numerator and the denominator. Once again, if an answer is incorrect click on explain. This is a challenge for second grade because mixed numbers is a third grade conceptJ Date visited – 5/22/06

http://www.visualfractions.com/MixedCircle.html

Time Clock – Move the hands on the clock to match the time. The computer will keep track of you score. Remember, if the time is 10:45, should the hour hand be pointing directly at the 10? One drawback from this link is that if you incorrectly answer the question, the computer does not show you how to get the answer, so if you’re unsure raise your hand!! This may seem difficult, but you’re a second grader so try your bestJ Date visited – 5/22/06

http://www.primarygames.com/math/timeclock/index.htm

Unit 5: Multiplication/Division and Money

money counting game – First, choose a difficulty level. For second grade, begin with easy. Drag the coins onto the table in order to show the amount. Listen to the character for help. He will let you know how much you have if you are having difficulty. Date visited – 5/22/06

http://www.apples4theteacher.com/java/counting/money.html

Click on Bricks- Problems – Using the cubes your teacher gives you, model each multiplication problem by making an array. This will help you solve the problems. Look over the example first before starting! If you choose the incorrect answer, a hint will be given to you. Date visited – 5/22/06

http://kathyschrock.net/clickonbricks/problems.htm

Challenge: Multiplication – This game is rather advanced for second grade; however, if you really know your multiplication facts give it a try! Listen carefully first, the computer will demonstrate how to play the game. The dice will roll. Multiply the numbers on the dice to see if your batter hit a single, double, triple, or homerun! Date visited – 5/22/06

http://media.emgames.com/emgames/demosite/playdemo.html?activity=M2A073&activitytype=swf

One Other FUN Math Site:

Below is one additional math site that will allow you to practice a variety of math concepts. Take a look!

Second Grade Math Lessons – On the aaamath website you can go to the topic of your choice. There is practice for ordinal numbers, division, measurement, time, patterns, and addition/subtraction facts. My favorite topics are the basic facts games because the computer times you. Remember, we need to know how basic facts in a snapJ Date visited – 5/22/06

http://www.aaaknow.com/grade2.htm#topic4