Irish Curriculum · 2nd Class Maths

2nd Class Maths Lesson Plan & Curriculum Map

A full-year 2nd Class Maths lesson plan aligned to the Primary Mathematics Curriculum in Ireland. Week-by-week lessons for 1, 2 or 3 days a week from September to August, covering addition table tips, place value to 199, addition with regrouping, subtraction with and without renaming, patterns and the hundred square, money to €2, 2-D and 3-D shapes, symmetry, fractions, time, length, weight, capacity, area and data.

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2nd Class Maths learning map

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September · Addition table tips 1 and 2

2nd Class Maths — September Lesson Plan

Irish Curriculum · Mathematics
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
September 1st week
(Mathematics)		Addition table tips 1 and 2 & More 1: Addition table tips 1 and 2Addition table tips 1 and 2 & More 1: Addition table tips 1 and 2 2: Addition 1 – Without regroupingAddition table tips 1 and 2 & More 1: Addition table tips 1 and 2 2: Addition 1 – Without regrouping
September 2nd week
(Mathematics)		Addition table tips 1 and 2 & More 2: Addition 1 – Without regroupingAddition table tips 1 and 2 & More 3: RoundingAddition table tips 1 and 2 & More 3: Rounding 4: Subtraction 1
September 3rd week
(Mathematics)		Addition table tips 1 and 2 & More 3: RoundingAddition table tips 1 and 2 & More 4: Subtraction 1Addition table tips 1 and 2 & More 5: Concept Review 6: Practice Problems & Quiz
September 4th week
(Mathematics)		Addition table tips 1 and 2 & More 4: Subtraction 1 5: Concept Review 6: Practice Problems & QuizAddition table tips 1 and 2 & More 5: Concept Review 6: Practice Problems & QuizAddition table tips 1 and 2 & More Applied Practice Task
October · Problem-solving & Greater than, less than, or equal to & Addition table tips 3, 4, and 5

2nd Class Maths — October Lesson Plan

Irish Curriculum · Mathematics
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
October 1st week
(Mathematics)		Problem-solving & Greater than, less than, or equal to & Addition table tips 3, 4, and 5 1: Problem-solvingProblem-solving & Greater than, less than, or equal to & Addition table tips 3, 4, and 5 1: Problem-solvingProblem-solving & Greater than, less than, or equal to & Addition table tips 3, 4, and 5 1: Problem-solving 2: Greater than, less than, or equal to
October 2nd week
(Mathematics)		Problem-solving & Greater than, less than, or equal to & Addition table tips 3, 4, and 5 2: Greater than, less than, or equal toProblem-solving & Greater than, less than, or equal to & Addition table tips 3, 4, and 5 2: Greater than, less than, or equal toProblem-solving & Greater than, less than, or equal to & Addition table tips 3, 4, and 5 3: Addition table tips 3, 4, and 5
October 3rd week
(Mathematics)		Problem-solving & Greater than, less than, or equal to & Addition table tips 3, 4, and 5 3: Addition table tips 3, 4, and 5Problem-solving & Greater than, less than, or equal to & Addition table tips 3, 4, and 5 3: Addition table tips 3, 4, and 5Problem-solving & Greater than, less than, or equal to & Addition table tips 3, 4, and 5 4: Concept Review 5: Practice Problems & Quiz
October 4th week
(Mathematics)		Problem-solving & Greater than, less than, or equal to & Addition table tips 3, 4, and 5 4: Concept Review 5: Practice Problems & QuizProblem-solving & Greater than, less than, or equal to & Addition table tips 3, 4, and 5 4: Concept Review 5: Practice Problems & QuizProblem-solving & Greater than, less than, or equal to & Addition table tips 3, 4, and 5 Applied Practice Task
November · Pattern 1 & The hundred square & Symmetry

2nd Class Maths — November Lesson Plan

Irish Curriculum · Mathematics
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
November 1st week
(Mathematics)		Pattern 1 & The hundred square & Symmetry 1: Pattern 1Pattern 1 & The hundred square & Symmetry 1: Pattern 1Pattern 1 & The hundred square & Symmetry 1: Pattern 1 2: The hundred square
November 2nd week
(Mathematics)		Pattern 1 & The hundred square & Symmetry 2: The hundred squarePattern 1 & The hundred square & Symmetry 2: The hundred squarePattern 1 & The hundred square & Symmetry 3: Symmetry
November 3rd week
(Mathematics)		Pattern 1 & The hundred square & Symmetry 3: SymmetryPattern 1 & The hundred square & Symmetry 3: SymmetryPattern 1 & The hundred square & Symmetry 4: Concept Review 5: Practice Problems & Quiz
November 4th week
(Mathematics)		Pattern 1 & The hundred square & Symmetry 4: Concept Review 5: Practice Problems & QuizPattern 1 & The hundred square & Symmetry 4: Concept Review 5: Practice Problems & QuizPattern 1 & The hundred square & Symmetry Applied Practice Task
December · Place value 1 – To 99 & Data & Addition 2 – Regrouping 1

2nd Class Maths — December Lesson Plan

Irish Curriculum · Mathematics
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week
December 1st week
(Mathematics)		Place value 1 – To 99 & Data & Addition 2 – Regrouping 1 1: Place value 1 – To 99Place value 1 – To 99 & Data & Addition 2 – Regrouping 1 1: Place value 1 – To 99Place value 1 – To 99 & Data & Addition 2 – Regrouping 1 1: Place value 1 – To 99 2: Data
December 2nd week
(Mathematics)		Place value 1 – To 99 & Data & Addition 2 – Regrouping 1 2: DataPlace value 1 – To 99 & Data & Addition 2 – Regrouping 1 2: DataPlace value 1 – To 99 & Data & Addition 2 – Regrouping 1 3: Addition 2 – Regrouping 1
December 3rd week
(Mathematics)		Place value 1 – To 99 & Data & Addition 2 – Regrouping 1 3: Addition 2 – Regrouping 1Place value 1 – To 99 & Data & Addition 2 – Regrouping 1 3: Addition 2 – Regrouping 1Place value 1 – To 99 & Data & Addition 2 – Regrouping 1 4: Concept Review 5: Practice Problems & Quiz
December 4th week
(Mathematics)		Place value 1 – To 99 & Data & Addition 2 – Regrouping 1 4: Concept Review 5: Practice Problems & QuizPlace value 1 – To 99 & Data & Addition 2 – Regrouping 1 4: Concept Review 5: Practice Problems & QuizPlace value 1 – To 99 & Data & Addition 2 – Regrouping 1 Applied Practice Task
The learning framework

Anatomy of a focused lesson

Each session moves from a clear focus to guided practice and a quick check for understanding.

10 minutes

Warm up and connect

Start with a quick number talk or maths game linked to the week’s 2nd Class topic.

25 minutes

Model and practise

Explore the idea with concrete materials and visuals, then practise with guided and independent questions.

10 minutes

Check for understanding

Finish with a short check-in activity so the tutor knows exactly what to revisit next lesson.

Student learning toolkit

Resources for 2nd Class Maths

Concept lessons

Clear explanations of each 2nd Class maths topic in the order it comes up in school.

Practice problems & quizzes

Practice problems, concept reviews and quizzes matched to each week of the plan.

Maths games & real-world tasks

Maths games and real-world applications that keep practice engaging.

Progress notes

Regular feedback for parents on strengths, gaps and next steps.

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