Year 2

Parkwood Academy

Key Curriculum Areas Y2

  • Mathematics:
    • Number & Place Value: Counting to 100, reading/writing numbers, partitioning two-digit numbers, and understanding place value.
    • Calculations: Addition and subtraction within 100, mastering bonds to 20, and introducing multiplication/division (2, 5, 10 times tables).
    • Measures & Geometry: Telling the time (analogue/digital), money (£ and p), length, capacity, and 2D/3D shapes. of shapes and quantities.
    • Fractions: Recognising and finding 1/2, 1/4, 1/3 and 3/4
  • English:
    • Reading: Developing fluency, confidence, and comprehension skills across a range of fiction, poetry, and non-fiction.
    • Writing: Focusing on sentence structure, punctuation (capital letters, full stops, question marks), and spelling, including common exception words and suffixes.
    • Handwriting: Practising correct letter formation and joining.
  • Science:
    Topics typically include living things and their habitats, plants, animals (including humans), and everyday materials. Focus on working scientifically through observation, testing, and recording results.
  • Foundation Subjects:
    • Computing: Basic coding, digital safety, and using technology.
    • History/Geography: Often thematic, covering topics like local history, famous explorers, or comparing locations.
    • Art/Design & Technology: Creating art, designing products, and developing skills in drawing, painting, and sculpting.

Curriculum Overview

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