By the end of 2nd grade, kids should be able to:

• Concentrate on tasks for longer periods of time.

• Have a bigger vocabulary.

• Read aloud fluently and with expression.

• Recognize and spell irregularly spelled words, such as because and upon.

• Add and subtract 1- and 2-digit numbers up to 100.

• Understand the concept of multiplication (for example, that 2 x 3 is two rows of three).

• Solve word problems with dollar bills, quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies.

• Tell time to the nearest 5 minutes.

• Be able to read nonfiction books with understanding.

• Read fables and determine the moral of the story.

• Divide shapes into halves, thirds, quarters.

• Understand place value: ones, tens, hundreds.

• Add within 20, mentally.

• Solve 2 step word problems.

• Write about an event with great detail.

• Write sentences with correct punctuation.

• Use adjectives in daily writing (big, wonderful).

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