PARENT PACKET
Sail into Summer with Math!
For Students Completing Second Grade
This summer math booklet was developed to provide
students in kindergarten through the eighth grade an
opportunity to review grade level math objectives
and to improve math performance.
Summer Mathematics Packet
Grade 2 Mathematics Packet Answer Key
Week 1/Basic Facts
1. Check that your child has written the numbers as first, second, third, fourth, etc.
2. Check that the whole numbers are written from 1 to 100.
3. The answers are: 4 and 5, 14 and 15, 18 and 19, 10 and 11, 8 and 9, 16 and 17.
4. Check that the pictograph has a title, each axis is labeled, the vertical scale starts at zero and
there are the correct number of pictures for each flavor. Also check that the pictograph
has a key (Such as = 2 ice cream cones). Check that the three sentences each describe
something about the pictograph (like more people like chocolate than strawberry, etc.).
5. The triangle has three lines of symmetry (vertical and two slanted lines), the scale has one
vertical line of symmetry, the magnifying glass has one slanted line of symmetry, the
parallelogram has no lines of symmetry, and the pentagon has five lines of symmetry
(one from each vertex that extends across to the midpoint of the opposite side).
Week 2/Addition and Subtraction with and without Regrouping
1. The answers are – 35, 74, 89, 111, 62, and 111.
2. The answers are – 75, 88, 133, 122, 101, and 115.
3. The answers are – 33, 37, 22, 6, 17, and 21.
4. The answers are – 51, 55, 36, 49, 29, and 49.
5. The answers are – 127, 412, 478, 875, 85, and 372.
Week 3/Money Sense
1. The coins are quarter, nickel, penny, dime, and half dollar.
2. Possible answers: 25¢: 1 quarter – 2 dimes and 1 nickel – 2 dimes and 5 pennies – 25 pennies
50¢: 2 quarters – 5 dimes – 10 nickels – 1 quarter and 25 pennies
3. You will get back 58 cents.
Possible combinations: 2 quarters, 1 nickel, and 3 pennies – 5 dimes, 1 nickel, 3 pennies
4. Possible answers: Soccer ball and Rocket – Change = 35¢
Magnifying glass and key – Change = $2.07
5. Check that the total is correct and ask your child if they included drinks.
Week 4/Fractions
1. One whole is larger than one-half. One-third is larger than one-fourth. One-half is larger than
one-third. One-half is larger than one-fourth.
2. Each girl should receive 4 slices of pizza.
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3. For , 2 of the three sections should be colored. For , one of the two sections should be
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colored. For , four of the six sections should be colored. For the , three of the four
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sections should be colored.
4. You should have 2 pieces when cut in half and 4 pieces when cut in half again.
5. Check to see that your child has listed 6 things that involve fractions.
Grade 2 Answer Key
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Summer Mathematics Packet
Week 5/Time
1. The first clock is 5:00, the second clock is 2:30, and the third clock is 7:15.
2. Check to see that the clock is accurate.
3. Check to see that your child has listed 5 things that tell time, such as hourglass, clock, watch,
sundial, pendulum, church bells, bells on a ship, etc.
4. Check to see that your child completed the list at the highest level of detail.
5. Kathy and her two friends spent 3 hours 30 minutes at the pool.
Week 6/Multiplication and Division
1. The answers are – 9, 12, 8, 7, 25, and 12.
2. The answers are – 3, 3, 5, 5, 5, and 4.
3. The answers are 20, 40, 36, 124, 5, 3, and 7.
4. Peter gave 6 baseball cards to each of his friends.
5. The drawings should look something like:
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6 x 5 = 30
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4 x 7 = 28
Week 7/Marvelous Math Fun!
1. Check to see if your child read a book (ask them about it!).
2. Read the letter and have your child send the letter to their friend.
3. Check the poster and see if it encourages people to save money.
4. Have your child sing their song.
5. Practice the multiplication facts with your child using the flash cards.
6. Check your child’s drawing and ask them to name the shapes and/or symbols.
Week 8/Problem Solving
1. Check to see if the list includes 5 different flavors of drinks.
2. Check the list of prices to be sure that the most expensive is 50 cents.
3. Check the poster to see that each drink is listed and cost in included.
4. Check the values of cost and change.
5. Kim and Michael would each receive $12.00 ($30.00 minus $6.00 is $24.00. $24.00 divided
by 2 is $12.00).
Grade 2 Answer Key
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