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 55 − 11?
- 66
- 45
- 54
- 44
Answer: 44. 55 − 11 = 44.
ProCompare and infer.
31 + ? = 55. What is the missing number?
- 55
- 23
- 24
- 34
Answer: 24. 31 + 24 = 55, so the missing number is 24.
GuruMulti-step reasoning.
7 + 7 = 8 + 4 + ?. What is the missing number?
- 1
- 14
- 26
- 2
Answer: 2. Both sides must equal 14. 8 + 4 = 12, so the missing number is 2.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is addition?
- Add numbers using column methods and mental strategies.
- How can my child practise addition at home?
- Work through the examples below, then start a free adaptive session. Northstar adjusts the difficulty automatically and tracks mastery over time.
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