2.G.

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Parent 2.G.1 Helper
and identifying various shapes
I can name and identify various shapes.
Your child is learning to name and draw shapes based on their
attributes. Vocabulary Terms:
Attributes
Sample

 Problems: Angles, Sides, Vertices
Draw two different examples of a hexagon. Triangle, Pentagon,
Draw two different examples of a triangle. Hexagon Octagon
What attributes does a pentagon have? Quadrilaterals:
What attributes does a trapezoid have? Trapezoid, Rectangle
Square
Need more resources?
Google search the different shapes to learn more about their different
attributes. You can also search “2.G.1 games” or “polygon games” to find
different activities for your child. Look for apps that focus on the
different polygons and naming them.

Helping my child:
It is important to understand what makes a polygon a certain shape. Make
sure your child understands which shape is for 6 sided figures, 5 sided…etc.
Help your child draw shapes and name them based on the attributes their
shape has. Children should realize that a triangle can look a lot of different
ways, and as long as it has 3 vertices, 3 angles, and 3 sides it is still a
triangle. Sort different shapes into groups based on their attributes.

Challenging my child:
Is this standard easy for your child? Challenge your child to make a polygon
math test for you. Take the test and get some problems wrong on purpose.
Encourage your child to ‘teach’ you how to correctly identify the different
polygons. Challenge your child to draw as many different looking
quadrilaterals as possible. How many ways can you make the shape?
Look for polygons in every day life. What is the difference between a
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2.G.2 Helper
I can partition rectangles into rows and columns and count the equal sized
partitioning rectangles into rows and columns
squares in the rectangle.
Your child is learning to partition rectangles into rows and
columns and count the unit squares created.
Vocabulary Terms:
Sample 
 Problems: Partition
Partition a rectangle into three rows and 2 columns. Rectangle
Count the unit squares. Row/Column
How many rows is this rectangle Unit Squares
divided into? (3) How many columns? (4)
How many unit squares are there? (12)

Need more resources?

Look for partitioned rectangles in your home. Do you have floor tiles that
are in rows and columns? You can also search “2.G.2 games” to find
different activities for your child. You can also just search the standard to
find examples and extra practice for your child.

Helping my child:
It is important to understand the difference between rows (which go
across) and columns (up and down). Being able to partition (or divide) a
shape into rows and columns and count the unit squares will help them
understand area when they enter third grade. For this standard, a lot of
practice will be beneficial if your child is struggling.

Challenging my child:
Is this standard easy for your child? Challenge your child to make a partition
math test for you. Take the test and get some problems wrong on purpose.
Encourage your child to ‘teach’ you how to correctly solve the problems.
Encourage your child to use writing to explain their answers.
Challenge your child to partition a rectangle into twelve unit squares as many
different ways as possible.
When cooking, allow your child to partition the food. (For example, you could
let your child partition a pan of brownies into equal rows and columns.)
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2.G.3 Parent
recognizing fractions as “ partsHelper
of the whole”
I can partition circles and rectangles into equal parts and name the parts.
Your child is learning to recognize and identify fractions are
parts of a whole.


Vocabulary Terms:
Sample Problems: Numerator
Draw a circle and divide it into fourths. Color Denominator
three pieces. Tell what fraction of the circle Fraction
is colored in. (3/4) Is not colored in. (1/4) Halves, Thirds, Fourths…
What fraction is this?

Need more resources?

www.thatquiz.org has a lot of fraction practice games your child can play at
home. You can also do a google search of the standard “2.G.3” or “Fraction
games”. There are lots of free fraction apps in the app store too.

Helping my child:
The most common problem students have when identifying fractions is
not getting the denominator (bottom number) right. The denominator
represents how many equal parts there are in all. The numerator is how
many pieces are being represented. In the picture above, the fraction ¾ is
shown. Students often have no difficulty getting the numerator right. They
just count up how many pieces are shaded. But the common problem is
that students do not count up how many equal pieces in all for the bottom
number. If your child is having difficulty with this, lots of practice naming
fractions is recommended.

Challenging my child:
Is this standard easy for your child? Help your child make a board game
(Candyland style) identifying different fractions. Make game pieces in halves,
thirds, fourths, sixths, and eighths.
Point out fractions in the real world. (Pizza, pie, candy bars…etc) Have your
child be on the lookout for fractions and practice naming them together.
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