What to expect in Year 2

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If you are wondering what your child will be covering in year 2, Bitesize can help.

Schools all approach things a bit differently but there are some core areas of Maths and English that your child will most likely do this year.

Even though they are now optional, some schools will still do SATs at the end of KS1. It's important to check with your school their policy on this. Click here to find out more about SATs.

Maths - Year 2

Place value

In year 2, your child will learn about the place value of two-digit numbers.

They will partition two-digit numbers into tens and ones.
Compare and order numbers to 100.
Write numbers to 100 in words and numerals.

Year 1 recap

Before your child starts year 2, it may be a good idea to recap some topics they covered last year.

Calculations

In year 2, your child will become more confident working with two-digit numbers. A great place to start is recapping addition and subtraction within 20.

Your child will work up to addition and subtraction with two digit numbers.
They will practise counting in twos, threes, fives, and tens.
They will learn how to write multiplication sentences.
They will learn how to divide objects by sharing and grouping.

For a fun way of building and testing KS1 maths skills, your child can play Karate Cats!

Year 1 recap

Before your child starts year 2, it may be a good idea to recap some topics they covered last year.

Quiz: Year 1 Maths recap

Have a go at the year 1 recap quiz with your child to see how much they can remember from last year.

English - Year 2

Reading

In year 2, your child will build up their fluency and confidence in word reading as well as be introduced to some comprehension skills.

Your child will practise reading for understanding and meaning.
They will read and talk about a variety of different types of text.
They will continue to be introduced to new vocabulary.

A great place to start together is by bringing books to life in this BBC Teach adaptation series.

Recap Year 1

Before you start, recap some of the knowledge your child may have learnt in Year 1.

Writing

In year 2, your child will continue to practise their handwriting to write longer sentences, stories, personal accounts and poems.

They will use conjunctions to make their sentences longer.
Your child will write from their own personal experience.
They will use a variety of punctuation in their writing.

Year 1 recap

Before your child starts year 2, it may be a good idea to recap some topics they covered last year.

Quiz: Year 1 English recap

Have a go at the year 1 recap quiz with your child to see how much they can remember from last year.

Wellbeing

Starting a new school year may be overwhelming and tiring for your child.

It is important to help them take care of their wellbeing. Staying active, taking rests and being creative can all help their overall wellbeing.

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