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.
30 + ? = 32. What is the missing number?
- 1
- 2
- 32
- 12
Answer: 2. 30 + 2 = 32, so the missing number is 2.
ProCompare and infer.
9 + 7 = 4 + ?. What is the missing number?
- 16
- 11
- 12
- 20
Answer: 12. Both sides must equal 16. 4, so the missing number is 12.
GuruMulti-step reasoning.
8 + 6 = 10 + 1 + ?. What is the missing number?
- 14
- 25
- 2
- 3
Answer: 3. Both sides must equal 14. 10 + 1 = 11, so the missing number is 3.
Related skills
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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