Listen actively, ask relevant questions to clarify information, and respond using multi‑word answers.
For Grade 2, this standard focuses on Active listening & questioning and prepares learners for increasingly complex tasks.
This standard clarifies expectations for Active listening & questioning so lesson goals, checks for understanding, and feedback stay aligned.
Use short exit tickets and tasks where students explain decisions, show multiple representations, or justify answers—directly aligned to 2.1A.
It lays groundwork for the next grade by deepening accuracy and flexibility with Active listening & questioning, so students can tackle more complex problems later.
Students may rely on procedures without reasoning or mix key terms. Build in quick oral explanations, error analysis, and vocabulary supports tied to 2.1A.
Standard 2.1A describes the essential skills and understandings for Active listening & questioning in Grade 2. It clarifies the learning outcomes and what successful work looks like.
