Math
Math Quest
What is it? Math Quest is an optional extension activity open to all students in 2nd grade. Students who choose to participate will learn and apply a variety of problem solving strategies. Math Quest is designed to:
· challenge and motivate students to think critically and creatively about math.
· extend and enrich students’ math skills and conceptual understanding.
· help students to develop a “toolbox” of effective problem-solving strategies.
· inspire a life-long interest in and excitement about math.
To learn more, read the Parent Letter
Goal Setting and Point Recording Sheet
1st Challenge: Draw A Picture
2nd Challenge: Look for a Pattern
3rd Challenge: Use a Table or Chart
Activities
4th Challenge: Guess and Check
Activities
Reading
Book Mountain Jr.
What is it? Book Mountain is an optional extension activity open to all students in our second grade. Students who choose to participate will select and read books at their independent reading level from a variety of genres. After reading a book, students will select an activity, or activities, from a range of task cards. Students earn points for completing cards successfully. With each point, students take one step closer to the top of “Book Mountain."
Mystery
Realistic Fiction
NonFiction