Mathematics Y2
What Will Children Learn This Year?
Year 2 strengthens understanding of number and introduces multiplication, division, and fractions. Children also explore measurement and geometry.
Key Learning Across the Year
Autumn Term
- Place Value: Numbers up to 100.
- Addition & Subtraction: Bridging 10 and working with two-digit numbers.
- Multiplication: Equal groups and commutativity.
- Division: Sharing and grouping.
Spring Term
- Times Tables: Focus on 2, 5, and 10.
- Geometry: Properties of shape.
- Money: Recognising coins and solving money problems.
Summer Term
- Fractions: Halves and quarters.
- Measurement: Length, mass, capacity, and temperature.
- Time: Reading clocks and understanding days and months.
How We Support Learning
- Daily fluency practice.
- Use of manipulatives and visual models.
- Problem-solving tasks linked to real-life contexts.
How You Can Help at Home
- Practice counting in 2s, 5s, and 10s.
- Use coins for simple money games.
- Talk about time and measure during daily routines.
Why This Matters
Year 2 builds confidence with number and introduces key concepts that prepare children for KS2.
