2nd Grade Magic of Math Unit 9: Multiplication & Division

Build a strong foundation for 2nd grade multiplication and division with this engaging 4-week Magic of Math unit! Students explore beginning multiplication and division concepts through repeated addition, equal groups, arrays, equal sharing, and word problems.

This unit includes 20 days of lesson plans and activities designed to help students move from concrete, hands-on models to drawings and equations.

Week 1: Repeated Addition & Equal Groups

Students are introduced to multiplication situations as they:

• Model repeated addition
• Build and draw equal groups
• Connect equal groups to multiplication
• Write equations to represent their models

Week 2: Arrays

Students learn to:

• Build and draw arrays
• Identify rows and columns
• Describe arrays
• Connect arrays to repeated addition and multiplication
• Represent multiplication in multiple ways

Week 3: Division with Equal Groups

Students explore division by:

• Separating objects into equal groups
• Modeling division with manipulatives
• Drawing equal groups
• Using arrays to represent division
• Connecting models to division equations

Week 4: Multiplication & Division Word Problems

Students apply their learning as they:

• Interpret multiplication and division situations
• Model word problems
• Solve one-step multiplication problems
• Solve one-step division problems
• Practice choosing strategies to solve

What's Included

• 20 days of lesson plans
• Mini-lesson materials
• Hands-on games and activities
• Repeated addition and equal groups activities
• Array activities
• Division activities
• Interactive notebook printables
• 20 daily word problems
• Vocabulary cards
• I Can statements
• Quick assessments

The activities are designed to be easy to print and use during your math block, while giving students plenty of opportunities to build, model, draw, discuss, and practice multiplication and division concepts.

Standards: Includes activities aligned with Texas TEKS 2.6A, 2.6B, and 2.7A and Common Core standards 2.OA.C.4 and 2.NBT.A.2 as identified in the resource.