Addition & Subtraction  

Lesson Plan for Grade 2, Mathematics 

Prepared by Ms. Gotchie  

OVERVIEW & PURPOSE 

The overall purpose is help the students better understand how to add and subtract 
numbers. Within the mathematics lesson, the students will first review their numbers 
1-10, which are a necessity to know in order to complete addition and subtraction 
equations. After that, they jump into a reminder of how to complete an addition problem 
followed by an example. Once the entire class feels comfortable, the class will go through 
a variety of different level type problems, starting from easy to hard. They then will try a 
couple problems on their own on the addition worksheet handout. The same process is 
used for subtraction. The class will run through some reminders and refreshers of how 
to subtract. Then they put their knowledge to work and start solving examples as a class. 
Following that will be practice on their own on the subtraction worksheet handout. To 
conclude the lesson, a recap game will be played to further work on their addition and 
subtraction skills.  

STANDARDS 

1. Add and subtract within 20:​ ​CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.OA.B.2​. 

Fluently add and subtract within 20 using mental strategies. By end of Grade 2, 
know from memory all sums of two one-digit numbers. 
2. Operations and algebraic thinking 2.oa ​For IL: 
Represent and solve problems involving addition and subtraction. Use addition 
and subtraction within 100 to solve one- and two-step word problems involving 
situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and 
comparing, with unknowns in all positions​, ​e.g., by using drawings and equations 
with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem​. 

 
 
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OBJECTIVES 
1. Students will demonstrate the current knowledge of addition and subtraction to 
the worksheet to see where they needs to be improvement   
2. Students will evaluate the equation and solve.  
 
MATERIALS NEEDED 

1. Addition & Subtraction powerpoint  

2. Addition & Subtraction note and homework handouts 
3. Five in a Row game sheets 
4. 2 dice  
5. Markers (math game) 

Instruction  
Attention Getter:  

“Good Morning boys and girls! I think I’m missing a finger, can someone help me and 
count out all my fingers?” After the class counts out my fingers and realize that I am not 
missing a finger, I will lead them into my lesson of adding and subtracting numbers and 
explain how they could count my fingers. I will mention that we use addition and 
subtraction everyday. 

Process:  

Tip: When going over the examples, create a real-life situation with the given objects. 

1. Turn on projector and pull down screen  

2. Turn on the computer: username and password is written on a sticky note on 
computer  
3. Open up the Addition & Subtraction powerpoint located on desktop 
4. Hand out the note sheet that have the examples on them so the students can 
follow along. 
5. Go over the objectives and standards for the lesson  
6. Review numbers 1-10 on slide. Some children may ask why we are reviewing the 
“easy” numbers. I would say “well those numbers are super important to know 
and remember because without the knowledge of those numbers, it would have 

 
 
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 been impossible to count and make sure that I have all of my fingers!” 
7. Review the addition process through the example given with apples and verbal 
description on slide  
a. When going over the example, make sure to talk about the equation like 
this, “When I have 1 apple and I buy another one, how many apples do I 
end up with?’ 
b. Ask the children if they have any questions or concerns before jumping 
into examples 
8. Go through example one slowly meaning, leave a pause for the children to answer 
the equation for themselves 
a. Turn the example into a real-life example so the students can visualize it 
b. Click through the slide so all of the objects pop up but don’t click any 
further to reveal the answer just yet 
c. Click through the slide slowly because the students need to count out each 
object one by one to get a better understand of the equation. It also helps to 
see the visual of objects that correspond with the number 
d. Before revealing the answer, have the students write it out their work and 
answer on their note sheet. Walk around and check in with students 
individually. 
e. Run through the problem on the board and ask if there are question 

REPEAT #7 FOR THE REST OF THE EXAMPLES FOR ADDITION 

9. Hand out the addition worksheet. This worksheet is also their homework so 
mention that to students. In order to see the progress, have them work on the 
specific problems given in the powerpoint 
a. Walk around the classroom and observe what the students are doing and 
answer any questions 
b. If there is a specific problem that the students don’t understand, write it on 
the board and go through it as a class slowly 
c. If a student feels confident in his/her work, you can have them go up to the 
board and solve it for the class 
10. Before jumping into subtraction, make sure that the students understand the 
addition process 
a. Ask the students if they have any questions about addition  
11. Review the subtraction process through the example given with apples and verbal 
description on slide  
a. Keep reminding the students that you are taking away numbers/objects 

 
 
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 b. When going over the example, make sure to talk about the equation like 
this, “When I have 2 apples and I give one to my friend, how many apples 
do I end up with?’ 
c. Ask the children if they have any questions or concerns before jumping 
into examples 
12. Go through example one slowly meaning, leave a pause for the children to 
answer the equation for themselves 
a. Turn the example into a real-life example so the students can visualize it 
b. Before revealing the answer, have the students write it out their work and 
answer on their note sheet. Walk around and check in with students 
individually. 
c. Run through the problem on the board and ask if there are questions 
d. Click through the slide slowly because the students need to count out each 
object one by one to get a better understand of the equation. It also helps to 
see the visual of objects that correspond with the number 

REPEAT #12 FOR THE REST OF THE SUBTRACTION EXAMPLES  

13. Hand out the subtraction worksheet. This worksheet is also their homework, so 
mention that to students. In order to see the progress, have them work on the 
specific problems given in the powerpoint 
a. Walk around the classroom and observe what the students are doing and 
answer any questions 
b. If there is a specific problem that the students don’t understand, write it on 
the board and go through it as a class slowly 
c. If a student feels confident in his/her work, you can have them go up to the 
board and solve it for the class 
14. If you feel that the majority of the class is understanding the concept easily, go 
through the “What is missing?” slide and have the children attempt those 
challenge questions 
a. The work for these problems should be done on the note handout 
b. Tip: have the children draw objects under each number in order to 
visualize the problem (stars, circles, squares, hearts, etc.) 
c. If this concept it too hard, walk through it as a class on the board and 
transform the equation into a real life- example  
15. Transition into the ​Five in a Row​ math game 
a. Go over instructions for the game written below 
b. The desks are already in pods so each pod gets a pair of dice 

 
 
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 c. Each student gets a math game sheet 
d. Once each pod has a winner for addition, they can play again for 
subtraction 
e. If a pod finishes early, they are allowed to work on the homework 
problems that are assigned 
f. MENTION THAT I WILL BE GRADING THOSE SPECIFIC PROBLEMS THAT 
ARE ASSIGNED FOR HOMEWORK TO CHECK PROCESS 

Closure:  

Ask for the winners of the games and ask them to give examples of the some of the 
problems they did. If possible, they can go to the board and write/ solve the equation. Ask 
the students for examples of how they use addition and subtraction in their daily lives. 

ACTIVITY 

Five Across Math Game 

Instructions:  

1. Pass out the game sheet to each student  

2. Give a pair of dice to the group 
3. They will roll the dice and who ever gets the highest number by adding the two 
dice together will go first 
4. The students will start with the addition side 
5. Once there is a winner, they will then move onto the subtraction side  
6. After there is a winner for subtraction, collects the dice from the groups 

Assignment/ Assessment 

● The students will be assigned specific problems for addition and subtraction 
worksheet for homework  
○ Those specific problems are written in the powerpoint  
● I will collect the homework the next day and grade those specific problems to see 
the progress and if the students fully understand the material 
○ The bellringer for the following day will be addition and subtraction 
equations just like the homework, that I will also collect. 

 
 
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Technology  

● In order to create this lesson plan, I used google docs as well as google slides in 
order to cover the material 
● I created the homework worksheets through a website on the internet and printed 
it  
● I will use technology in order to portray my lesson through a powerpoint when 
teaching to the class  

 
 
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Reflection  

Addition & Subtraction Lesson by: Lauren Gotchie  

To start off with, my introduction into my lesson went very smoothly. The 

counting of my fingers caught the student’s attention and made them smile. They 

understood my reasoning behind adding and taking away fingers because the 

lesson was addition and subtraction. Reviewing how to add and subtract also 

went very smoothly. The examples that corresponded with what addition and 

subtraction is was a great addition because it allowed the students to visualize 

the process of the new material. After I had gone through the addition and 

subtraction examples, I handed out a worksheet so the students could try some 

equations on their own and I can check their understanding. That went very 

smoothly because it allowed the students to interact with each other and check 

over the process and answers that they came up with on their own. I was also 

able to check in with each student about their understanding. Another aspect of 

my lesson that went smoothly was the pictures I had that correlated with the 

equation. As a s class, we went through the examples slowly using the pictures as 

a visual. Like every lesson, there is always room for improvement and 

adjustments. I personally felt that I had too much to teach in 10 minutes and 

didn’t get to my wrap up in time. I knew that 10 minutes was not a lot of time but 

I was not sure how fast we would go through the powerpoint, so my planning 

was definitely off. Something that could be worked on was my instruction. I 

 
 
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know that I was teaching to high schoolers addition and subtraction but if they 

were truly 2nd graders, I feel as though they wouldn’t understand the lesson. 

There is a lot of room for improvement in the instruction field. Also, another 

thing that could be worked on is to make sure that I have all the materials 

needed. I forgot to print out a note sheets for the students to use and follow along 

with the examples which would not be a good thing if it was a legit lesson. 

Another thing that I hadn’t noticed until I taught was that my game sheet for the 

math game was only even numbers. There were no odd numbers at all on the 

sheets and that was all the students were rolling. I had just picked out that game 

sheet online and didn’t fully look at it so I learned to always look at the material 

that you are handing out and make sure that it suits the lesson. Another thing 

that I saw after watching my teaching video is that I didn’t interact with the 

students as much as I had hoped. I saw that I was just going through the 

powerpoint and not really engaging with them. I don’t want to be that one 

teacher who just lectures the whole time so I need to work on that as well. I 

overall feel that the lesson went okay for it being my first time. There were 

definitely some mistakes and hiccups but I learned from them. I had good 

material to teach with good examples and objectives. I feel that at the end of the 

lesson we as a team met all the objectives that I had planned. I need to work on 

my timing which is a big thing because that is key. I know that I didn’t reach my 

conclusion but to be honest, my conclusion was not good at all so I need to work 

on so wrap up ideas and activities. I learned a lot and had a blast doing it! 

 
 
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Reflection  

Compound words Lesson by: Olivia Edelman 

Olivia’s overall lesson went very smoothly. She started out by asking us what we thought 

were compound words which was a great introduction and transition into her lesson. 

Throughout the lesson, she kept her students engaged by asking them for examples of 

their own of compound words. She came prepared with an example of what craft she 

was teaching to the class. As the students were making the craft, she made another with 

them to made sure they were on the right track. She gave great examples of compound 

word in her powerpoint in order to get her students in that mind set. One thing that can 

be worked on is the fact that we as “1st graders” had to cut the paper ourselves. I felt that 

it would’ve been more beneficial if the sheets were already pre-cut. I am not sure what 

type of fine motor development stage typical first graders are at so I guess it would have 

to be a trial and error thing. Another thing that can be worked on like most was time. 

She was able to great through most of the lesson, but us as students were rushed to finish 

our projects in time. One great thing that she did was she kept asking us questions that 

related to the topic of lesson periodically. That tactic went very smoothly with her lesson 

and that is something that I learned from her. Another good thing that Olivia did was the 

homework she assigned. The homework was for the kids to go home and show their 

parents what they created and to created a new one with new compound words to share 

the next day. I thought that was a great way for the kids to have pride in their work as 

well as keep working on the concept of compound words. I overall loved Oliva’s lesson 

because it was fun and we learned something new while expressing our knowledge with 

artistic freedom. 

 
 
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Reflection  

Addition Activity by: Faith  

Faith took her lesson a different route than me and Olivia. Instead of teaching a lesson 

she taught an activity which was really interesting. Faith had a good introduction into 

the activity and took it as we learned the material that was needed to do the activity the 

day before. Faith unfortunately did not get as much time as the rest of the teachers but 

with she used the time that she was given very smoothly. She was prepared and ready to 

go right away which was great to see. She knew exactly what she was teaching and how 

to teach it. Her instructions for the activity was successful and easy to follow. She at first 

gave us the numbers to put in the right place value and then add it on the sheets just to 

show us how the activity worked which was a great idea. Then as the activity moved 

along, she allows us to create our own numbers and work with those. One thing that I 

loved was that after she gave us a number, she would write it on a dry erase board and 

show it to the class to make sure that everyone had the right number. One thing that 

could be worked on is that there really was no conclusion or wrap up to the lesson. I 

know that reason to that is because she wasn’t given as much time as others. I also know 

that this was everybody’s first time teaching but given her situation, that could’ve been a 

great opportunity to adjust and adapt the lesson to the time crunch and see how 

successful that could have been. I know that lessons always change and time is never the 

same so that in my opinion was a short glimpse of what teaching would be like in the 

real world. Overall, I thought Faith did a great job with her instructions and activity. She 

well prepared and did not waste anytime. She kept us engaged by asking questions and 

kept a steady pace.  

 
 
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