Learning math in Grade 2: tips and printable worksheets

In Grade 2, children consolidate the foundations from Grade 1 and gain independence: reading, writing, and comparing numbers up to 1000, mastering column addition and subtraction, discovering their first multiplications, and building mental math fluency.

Mastering these skills matters a great deal for what comes next: Grade 2 cements the calculation habits and logic that will be used in every later year. myBlee helps the child understand in depth the techniques they learn, rather than just applying them mechanically. (To understand why it helps for a child to grasp the algorithms they use, read our article Why there isn't just one way to do math.)

Our exercises follow the official Grade 2 curriculum and advance in small steps, so that each concept is understood before moving on to the next.

You may be wondering whether an app can really help your child understand math. myBlee Math doesn't reinvent anything: it draws on methods recognized by teachers around the world, made more playful and easily accessible at home.

The Singapore method teaches children to manipulate and then diagram before calculating: they see what numbers represent before writing them. And on the app, there's no need to buy or store manipulatives, everything is gathered on the iPad. Learn more about the Singapore method.

The Montessori approach lets children touch, move, and experiment to understand on their own and gain independence. Smart use of the touchscreen lets the child have this experience just as effectively, with no materials needed. Discover the Montessori method.

What these approaches have in common: the child learns to diagram and understand the principles of mathematics, rather than applying memorized recipes. Each concept is broken into small steps, taken one after another, a progression that builds confidence and makes them want to keep going. See why breaking math into micro-steps changes everything.

Our worksheets and app are also designed for Grade 2 teachers. Printable worksheets fit easily into a lesson: to introduce a concept, differentiate levels, or offer a moment of independent practice.

All the major Grade 2 skills are covered: mental math, column addition and subtraction, first multiplications, comparing numbers, geometry, spatial awareness, measurement…

Used as a whole class, in small groups, or independently, the myBlee Math app adapts to each student's pace, including in bilingual and international schools. It covers the English and American programs as well as the French, Swiss, Spanish, and IB PYP.