Second Grade Common Core Georgia Performance Standards
Reading/Language Arts
http://www.georgiastandards.org/common-core/common%20core20Frameworks/CCGPS_ELA_Grade2_standards.pdf
Mathematics
www.corestandards.org/the-standards/mathematics/grade-2/introduction
Second grade students will be actively engaged in developing mathematical understandings in real and relevant contexts. By the end of 2nd grade, students will be able to:
• Understand and use multiple representations of numbers to connect symbols to quantities
• Understand multiplication as repeated addition
• Understand fractions as parts of a whole
• Understand relationships using =, <, and >
• Describe and classify 2 and 3 dimensional figures
• Directly compare length, weight, and capacity of concrete objects
• Tell time to the nearest 5 minutes
• Count back change, and use decimal notation and dollar and cent symbols
• Problem solve, develop arguments, use language of mathematics, make connections, communicate
• Pose questions, collect data, and create simple tables, picture and bar graphs, and Venn diagrams
Second grade students will use inquiry to focus on questions about the world around them, including questions related to earth science, physical science, and life science. By the end of 2nd grade, students will be able to:
• Raise questions about the world around them and seek answers through observation and exploration
• Recognize attributes of sun, moon, and stars
• Identify and describe sources of energy
• Demonstrate changes in speed and direction using pushes and pulls
• Locate sources of heat and light energy
• Form ideas about natural and manipulated changes such as changes in the Earth’s surface and changes in
attributes of materials
• Determine the sequence of the life cycle of common animals in their area
• Relate seasonal changes to observations of how trees change throughout a school year
Second grade students will study important historical figures in Georgia, as well as the Creek and Cherokee cultures in Georgia. In addition, 2nd graders will begin to examine the basic concept of government and continue to acquire basic economic concepts. By the end of 2nd grade, students will be able to:
• Identify and describe the lives of significant figures in Georgia history and show how these figures exhibit positive
traits of citizenship
• Describe the Georgia Creek and Cherokee cultures
• Locate and describe the major topographical features of Georgia
• Describe the cultural and geographic systems associated with historical figures in Georgia and with the Creek and
Cherokee people
• Define the concept of government, identify the roles of specific elected officials, and identify specific government
buildings
• Relate the concepts of opportunity costs and allocation of goods and services to prior understanding of economics
Second grade students will be engaged in reading, writing, and listening, speaking, & viewing. By the end of 2nd grade, students will demonstrate mastery of many concepts and skills, including the following:
• Read high frequency words and second grade text with appropriate speed, accuracy, and expression
• Recognize and use grade level vocabulary
• Use strategies to gain meaning from grade level text
• Apply more advanced phonics skills when reading and writing words, sentences, and stories
• Read longer, more complex texts, including chapter books
• Begin editing and revising their work
*This is an overview of Second Grade Standards:
To visit the complete list of standards you may go to www.georgiastandards.org
Reading/Language Arts
http://www.georgiastandards.org/common-core/common%20core20Frameworks/CCGPS_ELA_Grade2_standards.pdf
Mathematics
www.corestandards.org/the-standards/mathematics/grade-2/introduction
Second grade students will be actively engaged in developing mathematical understandings in real and relevant contexts. By the end of 2nd grade, students will be able to:
• Understand and use multiple representations of numbers to connect symbols to quantities
• Understand multiplication as repeated addition
• Understand fractions as parts of a whole
• Understand relationships using =, <, and >
• Describe and classify 2 and 3 dimensional figures
• Directly compare length, weight, and capacity of concrete objects
• Tell time to the nearest 5 minutes
• Count back change, and use decimal notation and dollar and cent symbols
• Problem solve, develop arguments, use language of mathematics, make connections, communicate
• Pose questions, collect data, and create simple tables, picture and bar graphs, and Venn diagrams
Second grade students will use inquiry to focus on questions about the world around them, including questions related to earth science, physical science, and life science. By the end of 2nd grade, students will be able to:
• Raise questions about the world around them and seek answers through observation and exploration
• Recognize attributes of sun, moon, and stars
• Identify and describe sources of energy
• Demonstrate changes in speed and direction using pushes and pulls
• Locate sources of heat and light energy
• Form ideas about natural and manipulated changes such as changes in the Earth’s surface and changes in
attributes of materials
• Determine the sequence of the life cycle of common animals in their area
• Relate seasonal changes to observations of how trees change throughout a school year
Second grade students will study important historical figures in Georgia, as well as the Creek and Cherokee cultures in Georgia. In addition, 2nd graders will begin to examine the basic concept of government and continue to acquire basic economic concepts. By the end of 2nd grade, students will be able to:
• Identify and describe the lives of significant figures in Georgia history and show how these figures exhibit positive
traits of citizenship
• Describe the Georgia Creek and Cherokee cultures
• Locate and describe the major topographical features of Georgia
• Describe the cultural and geographic systems associated with historical figures in Georgia and with the Creek and
Cherokee people
• Define the concept of government, identify the roles of specific elected officials, and identify specific government
buildings
• Relate the concepts of opportunity costs and allocation of goods and services to prior understanding of economics
Second grade students will be engaged in reading, writing, and listening, speaking, & viewing. By the end of 2nd grade, students will demonstrate mastery of many concepts and skills, including the following:
• Read high frequency words and second grade text with appropriate speed, accuracy, and expression
• Recognize and use grade level vocabulary
• Use strategies to gain meaning from grade level text
• Apply more advanced phonics skills when reading and writing words, sentences, and stories
• Read longer, more complex texts, including chapter books
• Begin editing and revising their work
*This is an overview of Second Grade Standards:
To visit the complete list of standards you may go to www.georgiastandards.org