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Year 2 Maths Worksheets UK Hub Page

Welcome to Math Salamanders Year 2 Maths Worksheets hub page.

In our Year 2 area, you will find a wide range of printable math worksheets and Maths activities for your child to enjoy.

Come and take a look at our dot-to-dot pages, or our maths games. Perhaps you would prefer our 2d shape worksheets, or learning about numbers using our number line worksheets?

Hopefully you will find something here to meet your child's maths requirements!

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Year 2 Maths Learning

Here are some of the key learning objectives for the end of Year 2:

• know and use Place value up to 100
• Compare and order numbers up to 100
• Counting on and back in 1s and 10s
• count in 2s, 5s and 10s
• Position numbers on a number line up to 1000
• use addition and subtraction facts to 20
• use related facts for addition and subtraction
• add or subtract 1 or 10 from a 2-digit number
• add and subtract 2-digit numbers
• number bonds to 100 using tens only
• add three single-digit numbers
• recognise and make equal groups
• use the x symbol to write multiplication sentences
• use arrays and pictures to represent multiplication sentences
• know multiplication facts for the 2, 5 and 10 times table
• recognise and find a half, a quarter and a third
• understand and use fraction notation
• understand the equivalence of a half and two-quarters
• count on in halves, thirds and quarters up to 10
• count in pence: 1p, 2p ,5p, 10p and 20p
• count in pounds: £1, £2, £5, £10 and £20
• find a simple total or difference between two money amounts
• find the change from simple amounts
• tell the time: o'clock, half-past, quarter-past and to
• understand and compare durations of time
• compare and measure length, mass, volume, capacity and temperature
• read a variety of scales going up in 1s, 2s, 5s and 10s
• recognise 2D and 3D shapes
• count sides and vertices on 2D shapes
• count faces, edges and vertices on 3D shapes
• sort and make patterns with 2D and 3D shapes
• describe movement and turns
• make tally charts
• draw and interpret pictograms
• understand and use block diagrams

Please note:

Our site is mainly based around the US Elementary school math standards.

Though the links on this page are all designed primarily for students in the US, but they are also at the correct level and standard for UK students.

The main issue is that some of the spelling is different and this site uses US spelling.

Year 2 is generally equivalent to 1st Grade in the US.

On this page you will find link to our range of math worksheets for Year 2.

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• Place Value Zone

Operations Zone

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Data analysis zone.

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Coronavirus Stay At Home Support

For those parents who have found themselves unexpectedly at home with the kids and need some emergency activities for them to do, we have started to develop some Maths Grab Packs for kids in the UK.

Each pack consists of at least 10 mixed math worksheets on a variety of topics to help you keep you child occupied and learning.

The idea behind them is that they can be used out-of-the-box for some quick maths activities for your child.

They are completely FREE - take a look!

• Free Maths Grabs Packs

Place Value & Number Sense Zone

Year 2 Place Value Charts

Here you will find a range of Free Printable Place Value Charts for Year 2.

These printable charts will help your child learn to read and write numbers.

Some of the charts are partially filled to help your child learn their place value.

Using these sheets will help your child to:

• learn to count in tens and ones;
• learn to read and write numbers.
• Printable Number Charts 0-99
• Hundred Number Charts (100 Squares)
• Number Grid up to 200

Place Value and Counting Worksheets

Here you will find a range of Year 2 Place Value Worksheets.

These Year 2 maths worksheets will help your child learn their place value, reading, writing and ordering numbers up to 100.

There are also some money worksheets involving counting in dimes and pennies to support place value learning.

• learn to order numbers to 100;
• learn to count in dimes and pennies;
• learn to read and write numbers to 100.

Year 2 Place Value Worksheets

• Place Value to 20 Worksheets
• Math Place Value Worksheets Tens and Ones
• Ordering 2-digit numbers Worksheets
• Greater than Less than Worksheets - up to 2 digit numbers
• Printable Counting Worksheets to 50
• Missing Number Chart 1-100
• Counting by 2s Worksheets
• Math Worksheets Counting by 1s 5s and 10s

Number Line Worksheets

Here is our selection of free printable number line worksheets for Year 2 pupils.

These first grade math worksheets will give your child a good grasp of place value and number sequences up to 100.

• count on and back by ones;
• position numbers to 100 on a number line.
• Number lines to 20
• Number lines to 100

Year 2 Mental Maths Zone

Here you will find a range of printable mental math sheets designed especially for Year 2 children.

Each quiz tests the children on a range of math topics from number facts and mental arithmetic to geometry, solving word problems and measures questions.

A great way to revise topics, or use as a weekly math quiz!

• Year 2 Printable Mental Maths

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Year 2 Addition Worksheets

Here you will find a range of Free Printable Addition Worksheets to support Year 2.

The following first grade math worksheets involve adding different amounts.

• learn their addition facts to 12+12;
• learn to solve an addition fact where one of the addends is missing;
• learn to add numbers in columns up to 100.
• Number Bonds to 10 and 12
• Addition Sentences to 12
• Addition Fact Practice to 12
• Addition Facts to 20 Worksheets
• Adding tens
• Addition Word Problems
• 2 Digit Addition Without Regrouping
• 2 Digit Addition Worksheets With Regrouping
• Free Addition Worksheets (randomly generated)

Year 2 Subtraction Worksheets

Here you will find a range of Year 2 Subtraction Worksheets.

The following worksheets involve using the Math skills of subtracting.

Using these Year 2 maths worksheets will help your child to:

• learn their addition and subtraction facts to 12;
• learn to subtract 2 digit numbers.
• Subtraction Facts to 12
• Subtracting tens
• Subtraction Word Problems
• Two Digit Subtraction Worksheets Without Regrouping
• 2 Digit Subtraction Worksheets With Regrouping
• Free Subtraction Worksheets (randomly generated)

Addition & Subtraction Worksheets

If you need to mix and match addition and subtraction fact questions within the same sheet, then use this section here.

The addition and subtraction worksheets involve counting on and back with numbers to 12.

• Math Activities Addition and Subtraction to 12
• Add and Subtract 10 Worksheets
• Addition Subtraction Worksheets (randomly generated)
• Addition and Subtraction Problems

Year 2 Maths Word Problems

Here you will find a range of math word problems aimed at Year 2 level. Each problem sheet is based on an interesting theme such as parties or the seaside.

• Add and subtract with numbers to 12;
• order numbers to 100;
• solve a range of math problems.
• Maths Problems for Year 2

Longer Math Problems

• Year 2 Maths Problems (1st Grade)

Year 2 Geometry Worksheets

Here is a range of free geometry worksheets for Year 2 pupils.

The following worksheets will help your child to:

• Identify and name a range of 2d and 3d shapes;
• Draw 2d shapes;
• Know some of the properties of 2d shapes.
• Year 2 Geometry Worksheets (1st Grade)

Measurement Zone, including Time & Money

Year 2 measurement worksheets.

Here is our selection of measurement worksheets for Year 2 pupils.

These sheets involve reading scales going up in ones to find the weight or liquid capacity.

Using these sheets will help children to consolidate their counting as well as learning to read a simple scale.

• Year 2 Measurement Worksheets (1st Grade)

Year 2 Money Worksheets

Here you will find a range of free printable First Grade Money Worksheets.

The following worksheets involve counting different amounts of money in pennies, nickels and dimes.

• learn the names and values of the US coins;
• learn to count up different amounts of money to £1 in coins.
• Free Counting Money Worksheets UK Coins (easier)
• Free Money Worksheets UK Coins up to £1

Printable Money Resources

• Printable Money Flashcards
• Kids Counting Money Dominoes

Telling the Time Worksheets

Here is our selection of telling the time worksheets for 1st grade.

• read o'clock and half-past times;
• convert o'clock and half-past times to digital;
• draw clock hands correctly to mark out o'clock and half-past.

The year 2 maths worksheets in this section will help your child learn to tell simple times on an analogue clock.

• Telling Time Worksheets o'clock and half-past
• Clock Worksheets - Quarter Past and Quarter To

Year 2 Bar Graph Worksheets

Here is our selection of bar graphs for first graders.

These Year 2 maths worksheets involve reading and interpreting a range of bar graphs and picture graphs with a scale going up in ones.

Using these sheets will help children to understand how bar graphs work.

• Year 2 Picture/Bar Graphs (First Grade)

Fun Zone: Puzzles, Games and Riddles

Year 2 Maths Games

Here you will find a range of free printable Math games. All children like to play Math games, and you will find a good range of Maths Games at a Year 2 level here for your child to play and enjoy.

• Year 2 Maths Games (First Grade)

Year 2 Maths Puzzles

Here you will find a range of printable Year 2 level math puzzles for your child to enjoy.

The puzzles will help your child practice and apply their addition and subtraction facts as well as developing their thinking and reasoning skills in a fun and engaging way.

Using these puzzles will help your child to:

• develop thinking and reasoning skills;
• develop perseverance.
• Year 2 Maths Puzzles (1st Grade)
• Dot to Dot up to 50

Math Salamanders Year 2 Maths Games Ebook

Our Year 2 Maths Games Ebook contains all of our fun maths games, complete with instructions and resources.

This ebooklet is available in our store - use the link below to find out more!

• Year 2 Maths Games Ebook

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• Separate answers are included to make marking easy and quick.
• Over 300 pages of the highest quality year 2 maths worksheets. Each worksheet is differentiated, including a progressive level of difficulty as the worksheet continues.
• Single user licence for parents or teachers. Separate school licences are also available.
• Single digital pdf download, with worksheets organised into high level chapters of Number, Measurement and Geometry, and further by subtopics. See below for the extensive range of sheets included.

List of Topics

Our Year 2 PDF maths worksheets cover the full range of topics. See below the list of topics covered. All KS1 and KS2 worksheets can be accessed here.

• Adding to a Single Digit
• Adding to a Two Digit Number
• Adding to a Three Digit Number
• Adding Three Numbers
• Number Bonds up to 20
• Number Bonds over 20

SUBTRACTION

• Single Digit Subtraction
• Two Digit Subtraction
• Three Digit Subtraction
• Working with the Difference
• Multiplication and Division worksheets
• Number and Place Value Worksheets
• Fractions, Decimals and Percentages

MEASUREMENT

• Metric Measures
• Area and Perimeter
• Properties of Shapes
• Position and Direction
• Transformations

ALGEBRA & STATISTICS

Reading & Math for K-5

• Kindergarten
• Learning numbers
• Comparing numbers
• Place Value
• Roman numerals
• Subtraction
• Multiplication
• Order of operations
• Drills & practice
• Measurement
• Factoring & prime factors
• Proportions
• Shape & geometry
• Data & graphing
• Word problems
• Children's stories
• Leveled Stories
• Context clues
• Cause & effect
• Compare & contrast
• Fact vs. fiction
• Fact vs. opinion
• Main idea & details
• Story elements
• Conclusions & inferences
• Sounds & phonics
• Words & vocabulary
• Reading comprehension
• Early writing
• Numbers & counting
• Simple math
• Social skills
• Other activities
• Dolch sight words
• Fry sight words
• Multiple meaning words
• Prefixes & suffixes
• Vocabulary cards
• Other parts of speech
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• Narrative writing
• Opinion writing
• Informative writing
• Cursive alphabet
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• Cursive letter joins
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2nd Grade Math Word Problems Worksheets

Math word problem worksheets for grade 2.

These word problem worksheets place 2nd grade math concepts in contexts that grade 2 students can relate to.  We provide math word problems for addition, subtraction, multiplication, time, money and fractions.

We encourage students to read and think about the problems carefully, and not just recognize an answer pattern.  We facilitate this by:

• providing a number of mixed word problem worksheets (e.g. subtraction questions mixed in with addition questions)
• sometimes including irrelevant data within word problems so students must understand the context before applying a solution

Addition word problems for grade 2

Simple addition (1-2 digits)

Slightly harder addition (1-3 digits)

Subtraction word problems for grade 2

Simple subtraction (1 and 2 digit numbers)

Subtracting 1-3 digit numbers

Mixed addition and subtraction word problems

Mixed addition and subtraction within 20

Mixed addition and subtraction (two digits)

More mixed addition and subtraction word problems

Multiplication word problems

Multiplication within 25

Measurement word problems

Length word problems

Time word problems

Time and elapsed time (1/2 hour intervals)

Time and elapsed time (5 minute intervals)

Money word problems

Counting money (coins and bills)

Fraction word problems

Understanding fractions

Write and compare fractions from a story

Mixed word problems

Mix of all above types of grade 2 word problems

Mix of just addition / subtraction / multiplication word problems  

Sample Grade 2 Word Problem Worksheet

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Explore all of our math word problem worksheets , from kindergarten through grade 5.

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