NZ Curriculum · Year 2 Mathematics & Statistics · Phase 1

Year 2 Maths Lesson Plan & Curriculum Map

A full-year Year 2 maths lesson plan organised around the New Zealand Curriculum – Mathematics and Statistics, Phase 1 (Years 0–3). 101 lessons across the school year from February to December, set out week by week for 1, 2, 3 or 4 lessons a week, covering Number & Algebra (numbers to 1000, fractions and the four operations); Measurement (informal measurement, calendars and clocks); Geometry (classifying shapes, position and pathways); and Statistics (data collection and graphs).

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February · Number & Algebra

Year 2 Maths — February Lesson Plan

NZC Mathematics & Statistics · Phase 1
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week4 Day/Week
February 1st week
(Maths)		Ordering & Representing Numbers to 1000 1. Recognising numbers to at least 1000Ordering & Representing Numbers to 1000 1. Recognising numbers to at least 1000 2. Representing numbers using physical and virtual materials, numeralsOrdering & Representing Numbers to 1000 1. Recognising numbers to at least 1000 2. Representing numbers using physical and virtual materials, numerals 3. Ordering numbers to at least 1000 using a number lineOrdering & Representing Numbers to 1000 1. Recognising numbers to at least 1000 2. Representing numbers using physical and virtual materials, numerals 3. Ordering numbers to at least 1000 using a number line Partitioning, Regrouping & Renaming Numbers 1. Partitioning two- and three-digit numbers using standard and nonstandard groupings
February 2nd week
(Maths)		Ordering & Representing Numbers to 1000 1. Representing numbers using physical and virtual materials, numeralsOrdering & Representing Numbers to 1000 1. Ordering numbers to at least 1000 using a number line Partitioning, Regrouping & Renaming Numbers 1. Partitioning two- and three-digit numbers using standard and nonstandard groupingsPartitioning, Regrouping & Renaming Numbers 1. Partitioning two- and three-digit numbers using standard and nonstandard groupings 2. Rearranging and regrouping these numbers 3. Renaming these numbersPartitioning, Regrouping & Renaming Numbers 1. Rearranging and regrouping these numbers 2. Renaming these numbers 3. Recognising the role of a zero digit in place value notation Halves, Quarters & Eighths 1. Recognising and describing one-half as one of 2 equal parts of a whole
February 3rd week
(Maths)		Ordering & Representing Numbers to 1000 1. Ordering numbers to at least 1000 using a number linePartitioning, Regrouping & Renaming Numbers 1. Rearranging and regrouping these numbers 2. Renaming these numbersPartitioning, Regrouping & Renaming Numbers 1. Recognising the role of a zero digit in place value notation Halves, Quarters & Eighths 1. Recognising and describing one-half as one of 2 equal parts of a whole 2. Connecting halves, quarters and eighths through repeated halvingHalves, Quarters & Eighths 1. Connecting halves, quarters and eighths through repeated halving Adding & Subtracting One- & Two-Digit Numbers 1. Adding one- and two-digit numbers 2. Subtracting one- and two-digit numbers 3. Representing problems using number sentences
February 4th week
(Maths)		Partitioning, Regrouping & Renaming Numbers 1. Partitioning two- and three-digit numbers using standard and nonstandard groupingsPartitioning, Regrouping & Renaming Numbers 1. Recognising the role of a zero digit in place value notation Halves, Quarters & Eighths 1. Recognising and describing one-half as one of 2 equal parts of a wholeAdding & Subtracting One- & Two-Digit Numbers 1. Adding one- and two-digit numbers 2. Subtracting one- and two-digit numbers 3. Representing problems using number sentencesAdding & Subtracting One- & Two-Digit Numbers 1. Solving using part-part-whole reasoning and a variety of calculation strategies Multiplying & Dividing by One-Digit Numbers 1. Multiplying by one-digit numbers using repeated addition and equal grouping 2. Dividing by one-digit numbers using arrays and partitioning 3. Using a variety of calculation strategies
March · Number & Algebra

Year 2 Maths — March Lesson Plan

NZC Mathematics & Statistics · Phase 1
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week4 Day/Week
March 1st week
(Maths)		Partitioning, Regrouping & Renaming Numbers 1. Rearranging and regrouping these numbersHalves, Quarters & Eighths 1. Connecting halves, quarters and eighths through repeated halving Adding & Subtracting One- & Two-Digit Numbers 1. Adding one- and two-digit numbersAdding & Subtracting One- & Two-Digit Numbers 1. Solving using part-part-whole reasoning and a variety of calculation strategies Multiplying & Dividing by One-Digit Numbers 1. Multiplying by one-digit numbers using repeated addition and equal grouping 2. Dividing by one-digit numbers using arrays and partitioningMathematical Modelling — Money & Practical Problems 1. Using mathematical modelling to solve problems involving additive and multiplicative situations, including money transactions 2. Representing situations and choosing calculation strategies 3. Interpreting and communicating solutions Additive Patterns 1. Recognising and describing additive patterns that increase by a constant amount
March 2nd week
(Maths)		Partitioning, Regrouping & Renaming Numbers 1. Renaming these numbersAdding & Subtracting One- & Two-Digit Numbers 1. Subtracting one- and two-digit numbers 2. Representing problems using number sentencesMultiplying & Dividing by One-Digit Numbers 1. Using a variety of calculation strategies Mathematical Modelling — Money & Practical Problems 1. Using mathematical modelling to solve problems involving additive and multiplicative situations, including money transactions 2. Representing situations and choosing calculation strategiesAdditive Patterns 1. Recognising and describing additive patterns that decrease by a constant amount 2. Creating these patterns using numbers, shapes and objects 3. Identifying missing elements in the pattern Addition & Subtraction Facts 1. Recalling and demonstrating proficiency with addition facts to 20
March 3rd week
(Maths)		Partitioning, Regrouping & Renaming Numbers 1. Recognising the role of a zero digit in place value notationAdding & Subtracting One- & Two-Digit Numbers 1. Solving using part-part-whole reasoning and a variety of calculation strategies Multiplying & Dividing by One-Digit Numbers 1. Multiplying by one-digit numbers using repeated addition and equal groupingMathematical Modelling — Money & Practical Problems 1. Interpreting and communicating solutions Additive Patterns 1. Recognising and describing additive patterns that increase by a constant amount 2. Recognising and describing additive patterns that decrease by a constant amountAddition & Subtraction Facts 1. Extending and applying facts to develop related subtraction facts Multiplication & Division Facts for Twos 1. Recalling and demonstrating proficiency with multiplication facts for twos 2. Extending and applying facts to develop related division facts using doubling and halving Term 1 Assessment & Consolidation 1. Revision workshop — number topics
March 4th week
(Maths)		Halves, Quarters & Eighths 1. Recognising and describing one-half as one of 2 equal parts of a wholeMultiplying & Dividing by One-Digit Numbers 1. Dividing by one-digit numbers using arrays and partitioning 2. Using a variety of calculation strategiesAdditive Patterns 1. Creating these patterns using numbers, shapes and objects 2. Identifying missing elements in the pattern Addition & Subtraction Facts 1. Recalling and demonstrating proficiency with addition facts to 20Term 1 Assessment & Consolidation 1. Revision workshop — algebra and number facts 2. Topic test: Number & Algebra 3. Feedback session Measuring Length with Informal Units 1. Measuring and comparing objects based on length using uniform informal units
April · Number & Algebra

Year 2 Maths — April Lesson Plan

NZC Mathematics & Statistics · Phase 1
Week1 Day/Week2 Day/Week3 Day/Week4 Day/Week
April 1st week
(Maths)		Halves, Quarters & Eighths 1. Connecting halves, quarters and eighths through repeated halvingMathematical Modelling — Money & Practical Problems 1. Using mathematical modelling to solve problems involving additive and multiplicative situations, including money transactions 2. Representing situations and choosing calculation strategiesAddition & Subtraction Facts 1. Extending and applying facts to develop related subtraction facts Multiplication & Division Facts for Twos 1. Recalling and demonstrating proficiency with multiplication facts for twos 2. Extending and applying facts to develop related division facts using doubling and halvingMeasuring Length with Informal Units 1. Using smaller units for accuracy when necessary Measuring Capacity & Mass with Informal Units 1. Measuring and comparing objects based on capacity using uniform informal units 2. Measuring and comparing objects based on mass using uniform informal units Halves, Quarters & Eighths in Measurement Contexts 1. Identifying common uses of halves, quarters and eighths
April 2nd week
(Maths)		Adding & Subtracting One- & Two-Digit Numbers 1. Adding one- and two-digit numbersMathematical Modelling — Money & Practical Problems 1. Interpreting and communicating solutions Additive Patterns 1. Recognising and describing additive patterns that increase by a constant amountTerm 1 Assessment & Consolidation 1. Revision workshop — number topics 2. Revision workshop — algebra and number facts 3. Topic test: Number & AlgebraHalves, Quarters & Eighths in Measurement Contexts 1. Representing halves, quarters and eighths in relation to shapes and objects 2. Representing halves, quarters and eighths in relation to events Calendars & Days Between Events 1. Identifying the date using calendars 2. Determining the number of days between events using calendars
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

Number talk

Open with a quick number talk or counting game so your child explains their thinking out loud and builds fluency.

25 minutes

Explore and practise

Introduce the idea with materials, pictures and number lines, then work through examples together before your child tries some on their own.

10 minutes

Check for understanding

Finish with a few targeted questions or an explain-it-back task that shows what is secure and what to revisit.

Student learning toolkit

Resources for Year 2 Maths

Concept lessons

Clear, visual lessons across the Number, Algebra, Measurement, Geometry, Statistics and Probability strands.

Practice sets

Short question sets matched to each week’s focus, from fluency to problem solving.

Statistical investigations

Problem, Plan, Data, Analysis, Conclusion (PPDAC) investigations using real data.

Progress notes

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