~Contact Information~
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns. I can best be reached through email.

Email:
Rachel.Phelps@wylieisd.net

Voicemail:
972-429-3000x6300

Conference Period:
8:00-8:55am

Room 202

What will your child learn in 2nd grade?


Math


The student will...

  • Use place value up to 999
  • Compare and order whole numbers
  • Use fact families
  • Use basic addition and subtraction to 18
  • Use addition and subtraction to solve problems
  • Measure length, volume, mass, time and temperature
  • Use probability
  • Use estimation
  • Use patterns in number operations
  • Use reasonableness
  • Add and subtract 2 digit numbers with regrouping and without
  • Use problem solving
  • Identify two and three dimensional figures and their attributes and how they relate to the physical world
  • Use graphs to collect, organize and display data
  • Count money and make change

Science


The student will...

  • use safe practices during experiments and investigations
  • plan and conduct simple investigations
  • develop skills in using standard/non-standard measurement
  • use common tools to collect information
  • classify and sequence objects and events and identify patterns using tools
  • support investigations using computers and info tech tools
  • identify components and processes of the natural world (water cycle, use of resources)
  • observe examples of change (melting, evaporation, push and pull, weathering)
  • compare characteristics of living/non-living things
  • compare lifelong needs of plants and animals
  • understand how living organisms depend on their environments
  • identify functions of parts of plants and animals

Language Arts


The student will...

  • Read and write independently
  • Understand different purposes for speaking and listening
  • Attract and hold attention of classmates
  • Recognize large number of words
  • Use a variety of word id strategies
  • Regularly read for understanding and fluency
  • Read text to acquire new information
  • Summarize what was read
  • Represent ideas gained from reading
  • Use references
  • Revise and edit their own writing
  • Use appropriate capitalization and punctuation
  • Use singular and plural nouns and adjust verbs for agreement
  • Form letters properly
  • Take simple notes and compile into outlines