My Maths Learning Ladders
Year 2
Name……………………………….
Can I COUNT in steps of 2, 3, and 5 from 0, and in 10s from
any number, forwards and backwards?
R A D
1 I can count forwards in
2s from 0 and use this to solve problems.
2 I can count forwards in
10s from 0 and use this to solve problems.
3 I can count forwards in 5s from 0 and use this
to solve problems.
4 I can count forwards in 3s from 0 and use this
to solve problems.
5 I can count in 10s from any number forwards
and backwards.
6 I can count forwards in 4s from 0 and use this
to solve problems.
COUNTING IN 2s, 3s, 5s AND 10s
3,13,23 57,47,37
Can I use PLACE VALUE and NUMBER FACTS to solve problems? R A D
1
I can order numbers from 0 - 30, match them to a set of objects and write them in the correct order.
2
I can order and compare numbers up to 100 using more than, less than and
equal to.
3 I can partition a two-digit number into 10s and 1s using concrete resources.
4
I can partition a two-digit number into 10s and 1s using jottings or working
mentally.
5
I can partition a two-digit number into different combinations of 10s and
1s and explain my thinking.
6 I can compare and order numbers from 0 to 100
using <, > and =.
7 I can use place value to solve problems.
PLACE VALUE
Can I use PLACE VALUE and NUMBER FACTS to solve problems? R A D
1 I can recall and use number bonds to 10.
2 I can use number bonds
to 10 to find other related facts.
3 I can recall and use number bonds within
10.
NUMBER FACTS TO AND WITHIN 10
10-7=3 10-3=7
4+5=9 6+2=8
Can I use PLACE VALUE and NUMBER FACTS to solve problems? R A D
1 I can read and write
numbers in numerals up to 100.
2
I can read and write numbers to at least 100
in numerals and in words.
3 I can use number bonds to 10 to reason with and calculate bonds to 20.
4
I can use number bonds within 10 to reason with
and calculate bonds within 20.
5 I can recall and use subtraction facts to 20.
6 I can use number facts to solve problems.
NUMBER FACTS BEYOND 10
6+2=8 16+2=18
20-17=3
Can I solve problems involving ADDITION? R A D
1 I can add three one-digit numbers.
2
I can add a two-digit number and ones using concrete resources or
jottings and explain my method.
3
I can add a two-digit number and tens using concrete resources or
jottings and explain my method.
4
I can add two two-digit numbers using an
efficient strategy and explain my method.
5
I can recognise and use the inverse to solve missing number
problems.
6 I can use reasoning to solve problems and explain my thinking.
7 I can solve word
problems that involve more than one step.
ADDITION
13 + 5 =
24 + 10 =
Can I solve problems involving SUBTRACTION? R A D
1
I can subtract a two-digit number and ones using concrete resources or jottings and explain
my method.
2
I can subtract a two-digit number and tens
using concrete resources or jottings and explain
my method.
3
I can subtract two two-digit numbers using an efficient strategy and explain my method.
4
I can recognise and use the inverse to solve missing number
problems.
5 I can use reasoning to solve problems and explain my thinking.
6 I can solve word
problems that involve more than one step.
SUBTRACTION
16 - 7 =
25 - 10 =
Can I solve problems involving MULTIPLICATION? R A D
1 I can recognise odd and even number
patterns.
2 I can double numbers up to double 10.
3
I can solve multiplication problems
using practical resources.
4 I can recall and use
multiplication facts for the 2, 5 and 10 times tables.
5
I can solve multiplication problems using arrays, repeated addition or mental calculations.
6
I can use multiplication facts for the 2, 5 and 10 times tables to reason about other facts.
7 I can recall and use multiplication facts for
the 3 times table.
8 I can solve word
problems that involve more than one step.
MULTIPLICATION
Can I solve problems involving DIVISION? R A D
1 I can halve numbers up to 20 using concrete resources or jottings.
2 I can solve division
problems using practical resources.
3
I can recall and use division facts for the 2, 5 and 10 times
tables.
4
I can solve division problems using arrays, repeated subtraction or mental calculations
5
I can use division facts for the 2, 5 and 10 times tables to reason about
other facts.
6 I can recall and use
division facts for the 3 times table.
7 I can solve word
problems that involve more than one step.
DIVISION
Can I recognise, find and name FRACTIONS of shapes, lengths and
quantities? R A D
1 I can find half of a shape or quantity.
2 I can recognise and find , , , and of 2D
shapes.
3 I can recognise and find , , , and of a
length.
4 I can recognise and find , , , and of a
number.
5 I can find and compare different fractions of
amounts.
6 I can solve word
problems that involve more than one step.
FRACTIONS
1 2
1 3
1 4
2 4
3 4
1 2
1 3
1 4
2 4
3 4
1 2
1 3
1 4
2 4
3 4
Can I MEASURE and compare lengths and heights? R A D
1 I can compare and describe lengths and
heights.
2 I can measure and record lengths and
heights in m and cm.
3 I can compare and
order lengths using <, > and =.
4 I can read scales counting in 1s, 2s,
5s and 10s.
5
I can read scales where not all numbers are given and estimate
points in between.
MEASURES - LENGTH
Can I MEASURE and compare mass/weight? R A D
1 I can compare and describe mass/weight.
2 I can measure and
record mass/weight in kg and g.
3 I can compare and order mass/weight using <, > and =.
4 I can read scales
counting in 1s, 2s, 5s and 10s.
5
I can read scales where not all numbers are given and estimate points in
between.
MEASURES - MASS
Can I MEASURE and compare capacities? R A D
1 I can compare and
describe capacity and volume.
2 I can measure and record capacity and volume in l and ml.
3
I can compare and order capacity and
volume using <, > and =.
4 I can read scales
counting in 1s, 2s, 5s and 10s.
5
I can read scales where not all numbers are given and estimate points in
between.
MEASURES - CAPACITY
Can I MEASURE and compare temperatures? R A D
1 I can compare and describe temperatures.
2 I can measure and record temperature in °C.
3 I can compare and order temperature using <, > and
=.
4 I can read scales counting in 1s, 2s, 5s and 10s.
5
I can read scales where not all numbers are given and estimate points in
between.
MEASURES - TEMPERATURE
Can I tell the TIME to the nearest five minute interval and use the
related language? R A D
1 I can read o’clock times and draw the hands to
show these times.
2 I can read half past times and draw the hands to
show these times.
3 I can read quarter past
times and draw the hands to show these times.
4 I can read quarter to
times and draw the hands to show these times.
5 I can compare and sequence intervals of
time.
6 I can read five minute
interval times and draw the hands to show these times.
MEASURES - TIME
Can I solve problems involving MONEY? R A D
1 I can recognise and know the value of all
British coins.
2 I can use coins to
make different amounts of money.
3
I can use coins to make different combinations that equal the same amount of money.
4
I can solve problems that involve adding and subtracting amounts of
money.
5 I can solve problems that involve giving
change.
6 I can solve word
problems that involve more than one step.
MEASURES - MONEY
Can I identify and describe the properties of 2D shapes? R A D
1 I can identify 2D shapes in different orientations..
2 I can identify and
describe the properties of simple 2D shapes.
3 I can recognise lines of symmetry in common 2D
shapes.
4
I can describe similarities and differences between 2D shapes, using their
properties.
GEOMETRY – 2D SHAPE
Can I identify and describe the properties of 3D shapes? R A D
1 I can identify 3D shapes in different orientations..
2 I can identify and
describe the properties of simple 3D shapes.
3 I can identify 2D shapes on the surface of 3D
shapes.
4
I can describe similarities and differences between 3D shapes, using their
properties.
GEOMETRY – 3D SHAPE
Can I use mathematical vocabulary to describe POSITION and
DIRETION? R A D
1 I can describe position
using the correct language.
2
I can describe turns using the language
‘whole’, ‘half’, ‘quarter’, ‘three quarters’ and
‘right angle’.
3
I can describe turns using the language ‘clockwise’ and ‘anti-
clockwise’.
4
I can order and arrange objects in patterns or sequences and describe
them.
GEOMETRY – POSITION and DIRECTION
Can I interpret and construct STATISTICS in tables and graphs
to answer questions? R A D
1
I can interpret and construct tally charts and tables, counting in 1s, 2s, 5s and 10s.
2
I can interpret and construct pictograms, counting in 1s, 2s, 5s
and 10s.
3
I can interpret and construct block graphs, counting in 1s, 2s, 5s
and 10s.
4
I can read scales where not all numbers are given and estimate points in between.
STATISTICS