Teach 2nd-grade students how to use mental math strategies for addition. Use this extension lesson to supplement your iReady Math curriculum. These ready-to-use PowerPoint and Google Slides provide additional practice related to Common Core State Standards and iReady Classroom Math questions. Click the Google Slides link, open the PowerPoint file, and increase interaction with Pear Deck or Nearpod. Review math vocabulary to help students use mental math strategies for addition. Check students’ responses with the included answer key.
 
Slides Overview for Lesson 1 - Mental Math Strategies for Addition:
✏️ Increase Visible Learning
In this lesson we will…
This will help us…
We know we’ve got it when we can solve... (revisit this slide at the end of the lesson)
✏️ Review Vocabulary
Discuss examples for each term and practice thinking about a math vocabulary word in a creative way.
✏️ Solve Extension Questions
Practice math skills with these 10 question slides. Incorporate math discussions and connections to the real world.
✏️ Evaluate Learning
Reflect on the lesson and invite students to assess their understanding.
✏️ Answer Keys
 
➡️ This lesson extension includes a PDF answer key, Google Slides link, and PowerPoint file. You do NOT need access to the iReady Math curriculum. This resource stands alone and has everything you need to reinforce valuable math skills with your 2nd-grade class. These rigorous math problems align with Common Core State Standards and prepare students for standardized testing. 
 
Teach students how to use mental math strategies for addition with this presentation!
✅ Present the slides before teaching an iReady Classroom Math lesson to preteach math concepts.
✅ Share this presentation after a math lesson to extend the topic and deepen students' learning.
✅ Use Pear Deck or Nearpod to increase engagement as students respond to questions.
✅ Present during small groups to help students use mental math strategies for addition.
 
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Find Answers about this Supplement to your 2nd-Grade Math Curriculum:
✋ Does my district have to use iReady Classroom Math?
Nope! These PowerPoint presentations and Google Slides align with CCSS and provide excellent practice to students in all math classes. Don’t take my word for it… teachers like you have said, “This was awesome! I LOVE the range of problem types! My school doesn’t use iReady and I still LOVED these slides!”
✋ How is this resource different from the practice worksheets and exit tickets?
This resource provides additional instruction questions as students try problems, discuss math, and connect concepts. All of the questions are presented in PowerPoint and Google Slides. In contrast, the 2nd-grade practice worksheets and exit tickets can be printed and given to students as independent work or homework. These come in print and digital formats. I use both resources in my classroom.
 
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