South Africa Grade 2 Mathematics Syllabus

This compilation of information details the topics covered in the South Africa Grade 2 Mathematics Syllabus. The Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) is the official document outlining the curriculum.

Term 1

Resources for Term 1 include workbooks developed under the Department of Basic Education. A tracker is available to help plan and assess learning, covering topics such as South African currency recognition and problem-solving. Additional workbooks covering Term 1 mathematical concepts are also available. The Annual Teaching Plan (ATP) for 2023-2024 provides a detailed breakdown of the term's curriculum. Workbooks aligned with the 2023/24 ATP are also for sale.

Term 2

The Annual Teaching Plan (ATP) for 2023-2024 outlines the curriculum for Term 2. Lesson plans and resources are available to support teachers. Assessment resources are available to evaluate learners' understanding of mathematical concepts. Workbooks covering Term 2 mathematical concepts aligned with the CAPS curriculum are also available. A lesson plan for Week 1 of Term 2 is available. Math Mammoth offers a comprehensive curriculum for Grade 2, although it is based on the US version and not the official South African syllabus.

Term 3

Resources for Term 3 include lesson plans aligned with the CAPS curriculum. Workbooks covering Term 3 and 4 are available. A tracker for the 2021 Revised Recovery Curriculum is also available. A lesson plan for Week 2 of Term 3 is available. A video lesson covering simple addition of South African money is available on YouTube. The 2023/24 Annual Teaching Plan (ATP) provides an overview of the term's curriculum. Practice exercises for Term 3 are also available.

Term 4

Lesson plans for Term 4 are available, covering 32 lessons and 8 assessments. Additional lesson plans are also available, paced to cover a 40-day teaching term. Workbooks covering Term 4 mathematical concepts are available. A lesson plan for Week 2 of Term 4 is available. The 2023/24 Annual Teaching Plan (ATP) provides a summary of the term's curriculum. Printable worksheets are available to support learning.

General Topics

Key topics covered in Grade 2 Mathematics include:

• Number Systems: Introduction to 3-digit numbers, place value, expanded form.
• Addition and Subtraction: Adding and subtracting within 100, adding and subtracting 3-digit numbers (with and without regrouping), mental addition and subtraction.
• Multiplication and Division: Basic multiplication and division facts, understanding arrays and repeated addition.
• Time: Telling time to the nearest five minutes, using analog and digital clocks, understanding a.m. and p.m.
• Shapes and Patterns: Identifying and classifying 2D and 3D shapes, recognizing and extending patterns.
• Data Handling: Creating and interpreting pictographs, bar graphs, and tables.
• Measurement: Measuring length, weight, and capacity using standard and non-standard units, estimating and comparing measurements.
• Money: Recognizing South African currency, solving money problems involving totals and change.

IXL Learning provides online practice aligned with the South Africa Grade 2 curriculum. Matific offers CAPS-aligned math games and worksheets. Twinkl provides various printable worksheets and resources for Grade 2 Mathematics.