Mathematics

CURRICULUM FOCUS

This week in Mathematics, Grade 2 students are applying doubling and halving strategies to solve problems.


VOCABULARY

Doubling in multiplication:

Doubling a number is the same as multiplying it by 2

 

Halving in division:

Halving a number can be thought of as dividing it by 2.


ACTIVITIES YOU CAN DO AT HOME TO SUPPORT YOUR CHILD'S LEARNING

With your child, assist them in developing the strategy of doubling and halving in solving the following problems.