Addition (Year 2)

Add numbers using column methods and mental strategies.

The questions below are generated to match the National Curriculum for Year 2 and get harder as you progress from Rookie to Guru.

Worked examples

RookieRead and interpret directly.

What is 47 + 15?

  • 62
  • 63
  • 72
  • 32

Answer: 62. 47 + 15 = 62.

ProCompare and infer.

What is 43 − 25?

  • 18
  • 28
  • 19
  • 68

Answer: 18. 43 − 25 = 18.

GuruMulti-step reasoning.

What is 43 + 25 − 14?

  • 82
  • 54
  • 44
  • 55

Answer: 54. 43 + 25 = 68, then 68 − 14 = 54.

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Add numbers using column methods and mental strategies.
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