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2nd Grade Equal Groups worksheets

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There are 3 equal groups with 5 pencils in each group. How many pencils are there?
2.
Which repeated addition matches 3 groups of 2?
- 1 + 1 + 1
- 2 + 2 + 2 + 2
- 2 + 2 + 2
An array has 2 rows and 5 columns. How many stars are in the array?
Each box holds 4 crayons. How many crayons are in 3 boxes?
5.
Which number sentence tells how many pencils are in the array?
- 4 + 4 + 4 = 12
- 4 + 4 = 8
- 3 + 4 = 7
There are 2 equal groups with 3 bells in each group. How many bells are there?
7.
Which repeated addition matches 3 groups of 5?
- 5 + 5 + 5
- 5 + 5 + 5 + 5
- 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3
An array has 3 rows and 2 columns. How many apples are in the array?
Each shelf holds 5 books. How many books are in 3 shelves?
The array has 3 rows of 5 bells. Write a repeated-addition equation that shows the total.

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About this worksheet

Equal groups are the bridge between skip-counting and multiplication. Second graders do not need formal multiplication facts yet, but they do need to understand that four groups of three means the same amount in each group. Children often count only the groups, or they add one group correctly and then forget that every other group must match. This worksheet uses arrays, short contexts, and repeated-addition equations to keep the idea visible.

Some items ask for the total, while others ask for the number of groups or the number in each group. That variety prevents the page from becoming simple counting and builds the reasoning students will need for multiplication and division in third grade. The equal-size condition is the key idea.

What your child will learn

Count objects arranged in equal groups
Match equal groups to repeated addition
Use arrays to find a total
Find a missing group size or number of groups

Common Core standard: 2.OA.C.4

Worked example

If there are 4 rows with 3 stars in each row, add 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 or count by threes: 3, 6, 9, 12.

Common mistake

Counting the number of groups instead of counting all the objects in the equal groups.

Helpful hint

Each group must have the same number before you count the total.

Next skill: Halves, Thirds, and Fourths Earlier: Two-Digit Subtraction

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with equal groups?

Counting the number of groups instead of counting all the objects in the equal groups.

How can I help my child with equal groups?

Each group must have the same number before you count the total.

Are these 2nd grade math worksheets free to print?

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