Grade 2 math topics
The core math topics covered in grade 2 typically are:
Numbers and Operations
- counting to 1,000
- skip counting by 5s, 10s, and 100s
- place value concepts (hundreds, tens and ones)
- comparing 3-digit numbers (less than / greater than / equal)
- adding and subtracting within 1,000
- adding and subtracting whole hundreds
- adding up to four 2-digit numbers
- word problems
Geometry
- recognize shapes including triangles, quadrilaterals, pentagons, hexagons and cubes
- attributes of different shapes
- circles
- partitioning rectangles and other shapes
- parts of a whole
Measurement
- measure objects using rules
- estimate lengths
- compare lengths
- use metric and standard units
- telling time
- counting money and money word problems
Data Analysis
- line plots
- bar graphs
You may also want to review the common core math standards for grade 2.
Math Worksheets for Grade 2
We have hundreds of free grade 2 math worksheets organized by topic:
| Skip Counting | Fractions |
| Place Value & Rounding | Measurement |
| Addition | Counting Money |
| Subtraction | Telling Time |
| Multiplication | Geometry |
| Word Problems |
Grade 2 Math Workbooks
Our grade 2 math workbooks are available individually or as part of our grade 1-3 math bundle.
 | Adding and subtracting within 0-20, adding doubles, subtraction strategies, completing the next ten, fact families and single digit subtraction facts. |
 | Addition and subtraction within 0-100, both mentally and in columns, especially concentrating on regrouping ("carrying" in addition and "borrowing" in subtraction). |
 | Three digit numbers; place values of ones, tens and hundreds. Number lines, skip counting by tens, rounding to the nearest ten or hundred, bar graphs and picture graphs. |
 | Adding and subtracting 3-digit numbers, mentally and in columns, within 1-1,000. Includes regrouping tens as hundreds and regrouping across zeros. Also ordinal numbers, roman numerals and order of operations. |
 | Introducing the concept of multiplication and the order of operations. The second part of the book focuses on the memorization of the multiplication tables. Includes word problems. |
 | Flashcards for addition, subtraction, multiplication and division facts, 0-12. |
 | Basic shapes (rectangles, squares,...), right angles, symmetry, mirror points, perimeter and area. |
 | Length, weight and capacity for grades 1-3, including the concept of measuring lengths, weights and volumes. Both customary and metric systems are used. |
 | Reading a clock, time intervals, am & pm and understanding a calendar. |
 | Introducing fractions, mostly for grades 3-4. Concept of a fraction, mixed numbers, comparing fractions, equivalent fractions, adding and subtracting fractions and fractions multiplied by a whole number. |
 | Recognizing coins and bills; counting money, making change and money problems. We also have similar books in other currencies (Canadian money, Australian Money, British Money, European Money and South African Money). |