Join the marks on opposite sides with straight lines to make rows and columns. Count the squares in one row, then add that number for each row.
rowa line going across
columna line going down
squarefour equal sides and four square corners
rectanglefour sides and four square corners
Watch for: Drawing lines that miss the marks, so squares come out unequal. Counting lines instead of squares. Counting some squares twice.
At home: Fold a paper rectangle into rows and columns, open it up and count the squares, then check by rows.
Sample sheet and answer key
Freddie's Frog Pond
Grade 2 · Rows and columns of squares · 2.G.A.2
NameDate
Freddie the frog lives in a busy pond full of bugs, lily pads and friends. Solve each problem to help Freddie out!
Rows and columns
Use the marks to draw the lines. How many squares?
squares
squares
squares
squares
squares
squares
Add the rows
Each row has the same number of squares.
3 + 3 =4 + 4 + 4 =5 + 5 =2 + 2 + 2 =
Sheet
Freddie's Frog Pond
Grade 2 · Rows and columns of squares · 2.G.A.2
Answer key
Freddie the frog lives in a busy pond full of bugs, lily pads and friends. Solve each problem to help Freddie out!
Rows and columns
Use the marks to draw the lines. How many squares?
6squares
20squares
9squares
12squares
6squares
8squares
Add the rows
Each row has the same number of squares.
3 + 3 =64 + 4 + 4 =125 + 5 =102 + 2 + 2 =6
Answer key
New problems every time, three levels (gentle, core and stretch), themes to pick from, a second page if you want one. Each sheet comes with an answer key and a one-page guide for grown-ups.