Primary 2 Singapore Maths (Grade 2): Topics, Textbook and Workbook
Primary 2 Singapore Maths (Grade 2) is for children aged 7 to 8. Students extend numbers to 1000, add and subtract with renaming, learn the 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10 times tables, meet fractions, and measure length, mass and volume. Explico's Singapore Maths supports every Primary 2 topic with a textbook, workbook, solution videos and AI assessment.
Last reviewed 24 September 2026 by the Explico Maths editorial team.
- Singapore: 2nd in the world for maths, PISA 2025
- Primary 1 to Primary 6, aligned to the MOE Singapore syllabus
- Written by MOE Singapore-trained Singapore teachers
- Print and eBook editions, taught in English
Primary 2 Maths Topics List (Grade 2)
Primary 2 students study the Singapore Primary 2 syllabus across three strands: Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry, and Statistics. Place value, times tables and first fractions, built step by step.
Number and Algebra
- Numbers to 1000: place value, odd and even, number patterns
- Addition and subtraction within 1000, with renaming
- Multiplication tables of 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10
- Division by 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10
- Fractions: halves, quarters, compare, add and subtract
- Money: dollars and cents
Measurement and Geometry
- Length in metres and centimetres
- Mass in kilograms and grams
- Volume of liquid in litres
- Time in hours and minutes
- 2D and 3D shapes
Statistics
- Picture graphs with scales
- Tally charts
Primary 2 Core Topics and Skills Compared
| Topic | Strand | What students learn | Common difficulty | How Explico helps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Numbers to 1000 | Number and Algebra | Place value to hundreds; odd and even; number patterns | Zero as a placeholder, as in 305 | Place-value charts in every Let's Learn |
| Addition and subtraction | Number and Algebra | Renaming across tens and hundreds; word problems | Subtracting across zeros, as in 402 − 178 | A solution video for every workbook question |
| Multiplication and division | Number and Algebra | Tables of 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10; multiplication as equal groups | Reciting tables without meaning | Arrays and bar models before recall drills |
| Fractions | Number and Algebra | Halves and quarters; compare; add and subtract like fractions | Thinking a bigger denominator means a bigger fraction | Fraction strips, then pictorial models |
| Money | Number and Algebra | Dollars and cents; convert, compare; word problems | Writing $2.5 instead of $2.50 | Adaptive practice by learning objective |
| Length, mass and volume | Measurement and Geometry | m and cm; kg and g; litres; compare and measure | Reading scales with unlabelled marks | Scale-reading drills with instant marking |
| Shapes | Measurement and Geometry | Identify 2D and 3D shapes; make patterns | Confusing faces, edges and corners | Hands-on activities with solids |
| Picture graphs and tally charts | Statistics | Read graphs where one picture stands for more than one | Ignoring the scale key | AI assessment flags data-reading gaps |
Primary 2 or Grade 2? Schools outside Singapore often say Grade 2. The content is the same Singapore Primary 2 syllabus, for learners aged 7 to 8.
How Singapore Maths Teaches Primary 2: The CPA Approach and Bar Models
Singapore Maths builds understanding before speed, moving from objects to pictures to symbols so students know why a method works.
Concrete: learn by handling
Students handle counters, cubes and fraction pieces before meeting a rule.
Pictorial: see the problem with bar models
The bar model turns a word problem into a diagram, showing how quantities relate before calculating.
Abstract: move to numbers and symbols
Once the meaning is secure, students work confidently with numbers, symbols and written methods.
Problem-solving heuristics
Students follow a clear routine: understand, plan, solve, check, using heuristics like working backwards and spotting patterns.
A ribbon is 45 cm long. Sam cuts off 18 cm. How long is the ribbon left?
- Draw a bar for the whole ribbon, 45 cm.
- Mark one part as 18 cm. The other part is unknown.
- 45 − 18 = 27.
Answer: The ribbon left is 27 cm long.
Every workbook question has a worked solution video that explains the method in the same way.
The Complete Primary 2 Learning Suite
Every Primary 2 topic is supported by six connected parts: a textbook in print or eBook, a workbook, a worked solution video for every workbook question, AI assessment with gap analysis, a Teacher's Guide, and analytics for teachers and parents.
Built for Teachers and Schools
A classroom-ready Primary 2 programme with a teacher interface and school-level analytics, by class, topic and learning objective.
Teacher interface
Assign chapters, review auto-marked work, see who needs support.
School leader interface
Compare classes and cohorts, track syllabus coverage.
Flexible delivery, in English
Print, eBook or blended, all in English, for English-medium and international schools.
Getting Ready for Grade 3
Grade 3 extends numbers to 10 000 and completes the multiplication tables. Students who know their Grade 2 tables and can draw a simple bar model start Grade 3 with a clear advantage.
- Tables of 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10 recalled quickly
- Confident renaming in addition and subtraction
- Simple part-whole bar models
Singapore ranked 2nd in the world for maths in PISA 2025 and 1st for Primary 4 (Grade 4) maths in TIMSS 2023. See the full PISA and TIMSS results.
Choose the Right Start for Your Child or School
Help your child learn Grade 2 maths with confidence
- A free sample chapter from the Grade 2 textbook and workbook
- Worked video solutions, so homework never stalls
- Clear progress reports that show what to practise next
No payment details needed.
Bring the complete Grade 2 Singapore Maths programme to your school
- A demo account with the teacher and school leader views
- A walkthrough video you can share with your maths team
- Print, eBook or blended options for every grade
For principals, heads of maths and academic directors.
Primary 2 Singapore Maths (Grade 2): Frequently Asked Questions
Is Primary 2 Singapore Maths the same as Grade 2?
Yes. Schools outside Singapore often say Grade 2, while Singapore schools say Primary 2. Explico's Singapore Maths for Primary 2 follows the MOE Singapore Primary 2 Mathematics syllabus for children aged 7 to 8, so the content, sequence and teaching approach are the same.
What topics are covered in Primary 2 Singapore Maths (Grade 2)?
Primary 2 covers numbers to 1000, addition and subtraction with renaming, the 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10 times tables, division, first fractions, money, length, mass, volume of liquid, time, 2D and 3D shapes, and picture graphs with scales.
How does Singapore Maths teach times tables in Primary 2?
Students first build equal groups and arrays with objects, then draw them, and only then learn the table facts. Because they understand what 4 × 3 means, they can work out a fact they forget and use multiplication in word problems.
Can my child use Primary 2 Singapore Maths at home, in print or online?
Yes. The Primary 2 textbook and workbook come in print or as an eBook. Every workbook question has a worked solution video, so your child can check a method without waiting for a teacher. The AI assessment shows which topics need more practice, and you receive clear progress reports.