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Primary 2 Mathematics

This curriculum focuses on developing deep numerical fluency and spatial reasoning through concrete pictorial abstract approaches. Students transition from basic counting to complex additive and multiplicative thinking while building a strong foundation for problem solving.

10 units·41 topics·Ages 7-8

01Numbers to 1000 and Place Value

4 topics·Semester 1

Students explore the base ten system to understand the relative magnitude of numbers up to 1000.

Counting and Representing Numbers to 1000

Students count, read, and write numbers up to 1000, using concrete materials and place value charts to represent hundreds, tens, and ones.

Concept MappingThink-Pair-Share
Place Value: Hundreds, Tens, and Ones

Students decompose 3-digit numbers into their hundreds, tens, and ones components and understand the value of each digit in its position.

Experiential LearningStations Rotation
Comparing and Ordering 3-Digit Numbers

Students compare and order numbers up to 1000 using place value understanding and symbols for greater than, less than, and equal to.

Human BarometerCollaborative Problem-Solving
Number Patterns and Skip Counting

Students identify, continue, and create number patterns by skip counting in twos, threes, fours, fives, and tens up to 1000.

Carousel BrainstormStations Rotation

02Addition and Subtraction within 1000

4 topics·Semester 1

Developing fluency in regrouping and mental calculation strategies for addition and subtraction of numbers within 1000.

Adding 2-Digit Numbers with Regrouping

Students add two 2-digit numbers that require renaming (regrouping) ones into tens, using concrete materials, pictorial representations, and the column algorithm.

Peer TeachingExperiential Learning
Subtracting 2-Digit Numbers with Regrouping

Students subtract two 2-digit numbers that require renaming (regrouping) a ten into ones, using concrete materials, pictorial representations, and the column algorithm.

Think-Pair-ShareCollaborative Problem-Solving
Adding and Subtracting 3-Digit Numbers

Students add and subtract 3-digit numbers with and without regrouping, applying the column algorithm and mental strategies for numbers within 1000.

Stations RotationCarousel Brainstorm
Word Problems: Addition and Subtraction

Students solve 1- and 2-step word problems involving addition and subtraction of numbers within 1000, using bar models to represent the problem structure.

Problem-Based LearningThink-Pair-Share

03Multiplication and Division

5 topics·Semester 1

Introducing the concepts of equal groups, arrays, and sharing to build multiplicative reasoning and fluency with the 2, 3, 4, 5, and 10 times tables.

Multiplication as Equal Groups and Arrays

Students understand multiplication as combining equal groups and recognise arrays as a visual model for multiplication, connecting repeated addition to the multiplication symbol.

Experiential LearningThink-Pair-Share
Multiplication Tables: 2s, 5s, and 10s

Students build fluency with the 2, 5, and 10 multiplication tables by identifying patterns, skip counting, and practising recall.

Stations RotationCollaborative Problem-Solving
Multiplication Tables: 3s and 4s

Students build fluency with the 3 and 4 multiplication tables, using arrays, number lines, and pattern recognition.

Gallery WalkPeer Teaching
Division as Sharing and Grouping

Students understand division as equal sharing (partitive division) and equal grouping (quotitive division), connecting division to multiplication fact families.

Role PlayExperiential Learning
Word Problems: Multiplication and Division

Students solve 1-step word problems involving multiplication and division within the 2, 3, 4, 5, and 10 times tables, using bar models to represent the problem structure.

Problem-Based LearningGallery Walk

04Length, Mass, and Volume

4 topics·Semester 1

Using standard units to measure and compare length, mass, and volume, and solving practical measurement problems.

Measuring Length in Metres and Centimetres

Students measure length using metres and centimetres, read rulers correctly, and understand the relationship between the two units.

Experiential LearningInquiry Circle
Measuring Mass in Kilograms and Grams

Students measure and compare mass using kilograms and grams, read weighing scales, and understand the relationship between the two units.

Experiential LearningThink-Pair-Share
Measuring Volume in Litres

Students measure the volume of liquids using litres, read measuring containers correctly, and compare the volumes of different containers.

Experiential LearningStations Rotation
Word Problems: Measurement

Students solve 1- and 2-step word problems involving length, mass, and volume, including adding, subtracting, and comparing measurements.

Problem-Based LearningCarousel Brainstorm

05Money and Financial Literacy

3 topics·Semester 1

Identifying Singapore currency, counting money, making change, and solving real-world transaction problems.

Singapore Coins and Notes

Students identify and describe Singapore coins (1¢, 5¢, 10¢, 20¢, 50¢, $1) and notes ($2, $5, $10), and represent amounts of money in different ways.

Simulation GameRole Play
Adding and Subtracting Money

Students add and subtract amounts of money in dollars and cents, including making change when paying for items.

Experiential LearningRole Play
Word Problems with Money

Students solve 1- and 2-step word problems involving buying, selling, and making change using Singapore currency.

Problem-Based LearningSimulation Game

06Geometry and Data Handling

6 topics·Semester 2

Exploring properties of 2D and 3D shapes, identifying symmetry, and representing information through picture graphs with scales.

Properties of 2D Shapes

Students identify, classify, and describe common 2D shapes (squares, rectangles, triangles, circles, semi-circles, quarter circles) by their sides and corners.

Stations RotationConcept Mapping
Properties of 3D Shapes

Students identify, name, and describe common 3D shapes (cubes, cuboids, cylinders, cones, spheres, pyramids) by their flat and curved faces, edges, and vertices.

Experiential LearningGallery Walk
Line Symmetry

Students identify lines of symmetry in 2D shapes and pictures, complete symmetrical figures, and recognise shapes with no lines of symmetry.

Experiential LearningStations Rotation
Patterns with Shapes

Students identify, continue, and create repeating and growing patterns using 2D shapes, describing the pattern rule.

Collaborative Problem-SolvingInquiry Circle
Reading Picture Graphs with Scales

Students read and interpret picture graphs where each symbol represents more than one item, using the scale to determine totals and make comparisons.

Think-Pair-ShareCollaborative Problem-Solving
Constructing and Interpreting Picture Graphs

Students collect data, choose a suitable scale, construct picture graphs, and answer questions that require reading totals, differences, and comparisons from their graphs.

Project-Based LearningStations Rotation

07Fractions

3 topics·Semester 2

Understanding fractions as equal parts of a whole, and comparing and ordering halves, thirds, and quarters.

Halves and Quarters

Students divide shapes and sets into two and four equal parts, name the parts as halves and quarters, and use fraction notation (½, ¼).

Experiential LearningThink-Pair-Share
Thirds and Other Unit Fractions

Students divide shapes and sets into three equal parts, name the parts as thirds, and extend understanding to other unit fractions using fraction notation.

Inquiry CircleStations Rotation
Comparing and Ordering Unit Fractions

Students compare and order unit fractions (½, ⅓, ¼) by reasoning about the size of equal parts and using fraction strips.

Collaborative Problem-SolvingGallery Walk

08Time

3 topics·Semester 2

Telling time to 5 minutes, calculating time durations, and reading calendars.

Telling Time to 5 Minutes

Students read and write time to the nearest 5 minutes on analogue and digital clocks, using "past" and "to" language for times around the hour.

Experiential LearningRole Play
Duration of Time

Students calculate the duration of events in hours and minutes by finding the difference between start and end times.

Think-Pair-ShareCollaborative Problem-Solving
Calendar: Days, Weeks, and Months

Students read and interpret calendars, identifying days of the week, months of the year, and solving simple problems involving dates and durations in days.

Inquiry CircleProblem-Based Learning

09Advanced Number Concepts

4 topics·Semester 2

Building on foundational number sense with mental calculation strategies and problem solving across all four operations.

Mental Addition and Subtraction Strategies

Students develop and apply mental strategies for adding and subtracting 2- and 3-digit numbers, including making tens, compensating, and using known facts.

Think-Pair-ShareStations Rotation
Odd and Even Numbers

Students identify odd and even numbers up to 1000, explain the pattern in the ones digit, and explore what happens when odd and even numbers are added together.

Collaborative Problem-SolvingCarousel Brainstorm
2-Step Word Problems Across Operations

Students solve 2-step word problems that combine any two of the four operations, choosing the correct operations and using bar models to plan solutions.

Problem-Based LearningThink-Pair-Share
Estimation and Reasonableness

Students estimate the results of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division calculations and use estimation to judge the reasonableness of answers.

Human BarometerInquiry Circle

10Problem Solving and Reasoning

5 topics·Semester 2

Developing critical thinking and problem-solving strategies across mathematical domains.

Problem Solving with Bar Models

Students apply bar models systematically to plan and solve a variety of word problems involving whole numbers, money, and measurement.

Problem-Based LearningThink-Pair-Share
Number Patterns and Relationships

Students explore number patterns and relationships across the four operations, making conjectures and testing them with examples.

Inquiry CircleCarousel Brainstorm
Real-World Maths Investigations

Students apply knowledge from across the year to investigate open-ended real-world scenarios, communicating reasoning and presenting solutions.

Project-Based LearningCollaborative Problem-Solving
Logical Reasoning Puzzles

Students engage with non-routine problems that require logical deduction, systematic thinking, and creative problem-solving strategies.

Escape RoomCollaborative Problem-Solving
Integrated Problem Solving: End-of-Year Review

Students apply a range of mathematical concepts from across the year to solve complex, multi-step problems and reflect on their mathematical growth.

Project-Based LearningInquiry CircleFlipped Classroom