2.6.A

Math2nd Grade

The Standard

model, create, and describe contextual multiplication situations in which equivalent sets of concrete objects are joined

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Mathematics

Teacher's field guide

What This Standard Means

What Students Need to Do

Students use objects or drawings to show several groups with the same number in each group. They join the groups, find the total, and describe the situation with words and repeated addition.

What Mastery Looks Like

Students build equal groups with objects and find the total. They create a matching story and explain how repeated addition represents the groups.

Common Misconceptions

Students may make groups with different amounts or count only the number of groups. They may add the group count to the group size instead of adding each equal group.

How to Assess It

Give students 15 counters and ask, “Show 3 equal groups, then write and explain a matching addition sentence.”

Lesson moves

Ways to Teach It

  1. Give pairs counters and cups, then have them build four cups with three counters each and find the total.

  2. Ask students to draw and explain a story for five bags holding two apples each.

  3. Play Match the Groups using cards that show equal-group pictures, repeated addition sentences, and totals.

  4. Plan snack bags with four crackers in each bag, then calculate how many crackers are needed for six bags.

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