Grade 2 Math — Canadian Curriculum Guide
Grade 2 Math expands number skills to 200, strengthens addition and subtraction to 100, introduces the concept of multiplication, explores growing patterns, and develops measurement and geometry skills. Students also learn about making change with Canadian money.
Curriculum Units
Number
4 lessons on BrainQ
Students explore place value to 200, two-digit addition, two-digit subtraction, and more through 4 interactive lessons aligned with the Canadian curriculum.
Lessons included:
- Numbers to 200
- Compare and Order Numbers
- Add and Subtract to 100
- Introduction to Multiplication
Key concepts:
Algebra (Patterns)
2 lessons on BrainQ
Students explore growing patterns, number patterns, pattern rules through 2 interactive lessons aligned with the Canadian curriculum.
Lessons included:
- Repeating and Growing Patterns
- Extend Patterns
Key concepts:
Data
1 lesson on BrainQ
Students explore surveys, bar graphs, pictographs, and more through 1 interactive lesson aligned with the Canadian curriculum.
Lessons included:
- Collecting and Organizing Data
Key concepts:
Spatial Sense
1 lesson on BrainQ
Students explore measuring length, standard units (cm, m), shapes and angles, and more through 1 interactive lesson aligned with the Canadian curriculum.
Lessons included:
- Measurement and Geometry
Key concepts:
Financial Literacy
1 lesson on BrainQ
Students explore counting mixed coins, making change, estimating costs through 1 interactive lesson aligned with the Canadian curriculum.
Lessons included:
- Money and Making Change
Key concepts:
Mathematical Thinking
1 lesson on BrainQ
Students explore multiple strategies, explaining solutions, checking answers through 1 interactive lesson aligned with the Canadian curriculum.
Lessons included:
- Problem Solving and Reasoning
Key concepts:
What Your Child Will Learn in Grade 2 Math
Read, write, and represent numbers up to 200
Compare and order numbers using place value
Add and subtract numbers to 100 using mental math and written strategies
Understand the concept of multiplication as equal groups
Identify and create repeating and growing patterns
Measure length, mass, and capacity using non-standard and standard units
Identify properties of 2D shapes and 3D figures
Make change with Canadian coins and bills
Parent Tips for Grade 2 Math
Practice skip counting by 2s, 5s, and 10s during car rides or walks — it builds the foundation for multiplication.
Use a ruler together to measure household objects and compare lengths to develop measurement skills.
Give your child small amounts of real money at the store to practice counting coins and making change.
Frequently Asked Questions
What math does a Grade 2 student learn in Canada?
Grade 2 math covers numbers to 200, addition and subtraction to 100, introduction to multiplication through equal groups, repeating and growing patterns, measurement with standard units, 2D and 3D shapes, and making change with Canadian money.
When do Canadian students start learning multiplication?
Multiplication concepts are introduced in Grade 2 through the idea of equal groups and skip counting. Formal multiplication facts are developed in Grades 3 and 4.
Should a Grade 2 student know how to tell time?
Grade 2 students begin learning to tell time to the nearest 5 minutes and understand the relationship between hours, minutes, and daily routines.
Practice Grade 2 Math on BrainQ
AI-powered tutoring, adaptive practice questions, and interactive games — all aligned with the Canadian curriculum.