Elementary Maths Year 2

Draw and recognize two-dimensional shapes.

Measure and compare the area of different shapes using informal units.

Understand that different shapes can have the same area.

Activities:

Measure objects using informal units (e.g., thumb length).

Understand that measurement using informal units can vary depending on the unit used (e.g., different thumb lengths).

Understand and represent fractions through division of collections.
Use number sentences to express and solve problems involving fractions.

Collect, organize, and display data using graphs and tables.
Interpret data and explain findings using appropriate mathematical language.

Understand and use different combinations of coins to make specific amounts.
Recognize the smallest and largest number of coins needed to make a given amount.

Explore division through practical problems, such as dividing a block of chocolate.
Understand different ways to divide a quantity evenly among a group.

Use arrays to solve multiplication and division problems.
Explain reasoning and strategies used to arrive at the solution.

Understand and apply transformations such as flipping, sliding, and turning.
Recognize that these transformations do not change the object’s size, area, or shape.

Use maps to locate objects and provide directions.
Understand and use positional language to describe locations on a map.

Identify and describe features of three-dimensional objects.
Use digital technology to represent three-dimensional objects.

Understand and use calendars to identify days, dates, and seasons.
Make connections between dates and their position within a month.

Describe the likelihood of outcomes in chance experiments using appropriate language (e.g., likely, unlikely, impossible).
Understand that no specific result is ‘certain’ in chance experiments.

Perform calculations involving money, including adding totals and giving change.
Understand the value of different Australian coins and how they can be combined to make specific amounts.