Maths worksheets: Word problems

One of the hardest things children find in maths is to answer word problems which involve using a variety of methods. These pages look at word problems for year 2. A range of methods are needed to answer them. For example: 12 pencils were shared between three children. How many...

Year 2 maths resources: Week 20

This week's resources are for the Year 2, Block D Unit 2 Primary Framework for Maths planning and cover a wide range of activities. As usual there are four sets of mental arithmetic questions, including addition, subtraction, time, money and number pattern questions. Our worksheets look at: recognising right angles...

Year 2 Measurement worksheets: Reading scales

Being able to accurately  read scales is an important part of maths in Year 2. This is easy as long as each division is numbered, but in year 2 children are introduced to numbered divisions on a scale where the divisions between them have to be read. For example, on...

Year 2 maths game: Nim

Nim probably originated in China using coins or matchsticks. The game of Nim starts with a number of piles, or heaps of objects. It is a game for 2 players. Each player takes turns in removing one or more objects from a heap. The player who removes the last object...

Year 2 maths resources: Week 19

This week's year 2 maths resources concentrate on Handling Data and Measurement. The focuses of learning for Block C include: Sorting information using one or two criteria Organising information using a table Choosing and using appropriate units of measurement Information can be organised in many ways, but, in Year 2...

Year 2 maths: 4 dart challenge

Here is another great little investigation for Year 2 children which will help with adding several small numbers, logical thinking and working in a methodical way. There are three possible scores on the board, 5 for the outer ring, 10 for the middle and 20 for the bull. Given that...