Doubling
Doubling helps children practise practising doubling with grade-2 arithmetic tasks. Read the short guide, solve one browser task, and print a fresh worksheet when more repetition is useful.
How to solve this
- Read the doubling task carefully and underline the numbers you already know.
- Doubling means adding the same number twice. Halving means splitting an even number into two equal parts.
- After solving, check whether the answer fits the number range and the question.
Examples
Double 18
36
24 + 24 = ?
48
What children practice
- Doubling
- doubling facts
- halving even numbers
- connecting doubles with multiplication by 2
Practice online
Try one short exercise in the browser.
Printable worksheet
Create a fresh printable worksheet with an answer key for extra practice on paper.
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FAQ
What should children know before doubling?
It helps if children are comfortable with even numbers and simple addition facts.
What can we do if doubling feels hard?
Doubling means adding the same number twice. Halving means splitting an even number into two equal parts.
How much practice is enough?
A focused round of 5 to 10 minutes is usually enough for second graders. Stop while the child can still explain one step clearly.