Wattle Gum Curriculum Year 2 Maths

The Maths strands in Year 2 are: numbers, algebra, measurement, space and statistics.

• Your child will learn how to recognise and order numbers to 1000.
• To associate collections of Australian coins with their value.
• To perform simple multiplication, addition and subtraction calculations.
• To divide collections and shapes into halves, quarters and eighths.
• Order shapes and objects using informal units.
• Tell time to the quarter-hour and use a calendar to identify the date and the months included in seasons.

• Year 2 is building on prior learning and developing reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Maths understanding involves a few approaches: concrete, pictorial and abstract.
• It is essential to begin with concrete materials in Foundation Maths. Many children will still benefit by using them in Year 2.
• Concrete materials, including manipulatives, board games and more.

We encourage using:

• a formal maths program
• reading living maths books. Maths concepts and skills are integrated within the storylines.

Our Maths curriculum, resource recommendations and implementation instructions are in the printable pdf.