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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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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