Unit 2, Lesson 13
Story Problems and Equations
Grade 2
Preparation
Lesson Narrative
In previous lessons, students interpreted different types of story problems and matched them to diagrams.
In this lesson, students continue to connect story problems to diagrams and use their work to make sense of equations and symbols that represent the unknown number (MP2). Students solve different types of story problems within 100 using methods that make the most sense to them.
- Representation
- MLR8
- Match (orally) story problems and equations that represent the same quantities and relationships.
- Represent and solve Add To and Put Together story problems.
- Let’s make sense of equations and solve story problems.
Required Materials
Activity 2
Required Preparation
- Create a set of cards from the blackline master for each group of 2–4.
- Each group of 2–4 needs a set of cards from the previous lesson.
Teacher Reflection Questions
Students shared how they were thinking about using equations throughout today’s lesson. What language did students use to make connections between their equations and the story context? What questions did students have for their peers about the equations they used?