A Year 2 child is expected to know:

• Count on in 2s, 3s, 5s and 10s to 100
• Find 10 more than a given number to 100
• Find 10 less than a given number to 100
• Use the < > and = signs correctly
• Order a set of 3 numbers in increasing and decreasing value
• Know all addition bonds to 20
• Know all subtraction bonds to 20
• Add a 1-digit number to a 2-digit number  to 100
• Add 2, 2-digit numbers using column addition
• Subtract a 1-digit number from a 2-digit number using columns with no carry over
• Rapid recall of 2-digit number add a 1-digit number
• Rapid recall of a 2-digit number add 10
• Rapid recall of 2-digit add 2-digit number
• Rapid recall of 2-digit number take away 1-digit number
• Rapid recall of a 2-digit number take away 10
• Know all odd and even numbers to 100
• Write any written number as digits
• Problem solving involving take away or difference
• Know the 2x, 5x and 10x tables
• Know the fractions: ½; ¼; ¾; ⅓; ⅔
• Tell time to 5 minute intervals
• Recognise all coins from 1p to £2
• Add and subtract money values involving 10p, 50p, and £notes

A year 2 mathematician

Number and place value

• I can count in steps of 2, 3 and 5 from 0, and in tens from any number, forward and backward.
• I can read and write numbers to at least 100 in numerals and in words.
• I can compare and order numbers from 0 up to 100; using < > = signs.
• I recognise the place value of each digit in a 2-digit number.
• I can identify, represent and estimate numbers using different representations, including the number line.
• I can use place value and number facts to solve problems.

Calculations

I can recall and use addition and subtraction facts to 20 fluently, and derive and use related facts up to 100.
I can add and subtract mentally, including:

• A 2-digit number and ones
• A 2-digit number and tens
• Two 2-digit numbers
• Adding three 1-digit numbers

I can add and subtract numbers using concrete objects and pictorial representations, including:

• A 2-digit number and ones
• A 2-digit number and tens
• Two 2-digit numbers
• Adding three 1-digit numbers
• I recognise and use the inverse relationship between addition and subtraction and use this to check calculations and missing number problems.
• I can solve problems with addition and subtraction using concrete objects and pictorial representations, including those involving numbers, quantities and measures.
• I can solve problems with addition and subtraction applying my increasing knowledge of mental and written methods.
• I can recall and use multiplication and division facts for the 2, 5 and 10x tables, including recognising odd and even numbers.
• I can calculate mathematical statements for multiplication and division within the multiplication tables and write them using the multiplication, division and equals signs.
• I can solve problems involving multiplication and division, using materials, arrays, repeated addition, mental methods, and multiplication and division facts, including problems in context.
• I can show that addition of two numbers can be done in any order (commutative) and subtraction of one number from another cannot.
• I can show that multiplication of two numbers can be done in any order (commutative) and division of one number by another cannot.

Fractions

• I recognise, find, name and write fractions 1/3, 1/4, 2/4 and 3/4 of a length, shape, set of objects or quantity.
• I can write simple fractions.
• I recognise the equivalence of 2/4 and 1/2.

Measurement

• I can compare and order lengths, mass, volume/capacity and record the results using > < and =.
• I can choose and use standard units to estimate and measure length/height in any direction in m and cm using rulers.
• I can choose and use standard units to estimate and measure mass in kg and g using scales.
• I can choose and use standard units to estimate and measure temperature in ºC using thermometers.
• I can choose and use standard units to estimate and measure capacity in l and ml using measuring vessels.
• I recognise and use symbols for £ and p and combine amounts to make a particular value.
• I can find different combinations of coins that equal the same amount of money.
• I can tell and write the time to five minutes, including quarter to/past and draw the hands on a clock face to show these times.
• I can compare and sequence intervals of time.
• I know the number of minutes in an hour.
• I know the number of hours in a day.
• I can solve simple problems in a practical context involving addition and ssubtraction of money of the same units, including giving change.

Geometry – properties of shapes

• I can compare and sort common 2D shapes and everyday objects.
• I can compare and sort common 3D shapes and everyday objects.
• I can identify and describe the properties of 2D shapes, including the number of sides and line of symmetry in a vertical line.
• I can identify and describe the properties of 3D shapes including the number of edges, vertices and faces.
• I can identify 2D shapes on the surface of 3D shapes.

Geometry – position and direction

• I can order and arrange combinations of mathematical objects in patterns and sequences.
• I can use mathematical vocabulary to describe position, direction and movement (including movement in a straight line and distinguishing between rotation as a turn and in terms of right angles for quarter, half and three-quarter turns (clockwise and anti clockwise).

Statistics

• I can interpret and construct simple pictograms.
• I can interpret and construct tally charts.
• I can interpret and construct block diagrams.
• I can interpret and construct simple tables.
• I can ask and answer simple questions by counting the number of objects in each category and sorting the categories by quantity.
• I can ask and answer questions about totalling and comparing categorical