PRIMARY 2 MATHEMATICS

Lock in Primary 2 fluency before the Primary 3 step-up arrives.

Weekly live online classes for Primary 2 students in Singapore, paired with targeted practice that turns this year's foundations into the habits Primary 3 will demand.
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Syllabus

What we cover

Chapters14
Sub-topics64

Primary 2 is where Singapore students meet multiplication and division for the first time, learn the multiplication tables for 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10, work with numbers up to 1,000, and start using bar models — the visual tool that anchors every later year of MOE Primary Mathematics. The year also introduces fractions as halves and quarters, two-step word problems, mass in kilograms and grams, money up to $100, and reading time to the minute. DeepThink covers the full Primary 2 syllabus, with bar models drilled across topics from the very first weeks.

Chapter 1Numbers to 1000

  • Counting
  • Hundreds, Tens and Ones
  • Comparing and Ordering Numbers
  • Number Patterns

Chapter 2Addition and Subtraction within 1000

  • Addition and Subtraction
  • Addition without Renaming
  • Addition with Renaming
  • Subtraction without Renaming
  • Subtraction with Renaming
  • Word Problems

Chapter 3Length

  • Measuring Length in Metres
  • Comparing and Ordering Lengths
  • Word Problems

Chapter 4Multiplication and Division

  • Multiplication
  • Division
  • Equal Sharing
  • Equal Grouping
  • Multiplication and Division

Chapter 5Multiplication Tables of 2, 5 and 10

  • Multiplication Table of 2
  • 2 More and 2 Less
  • Multiplying and Dividing by 2
  • Multiplication Table of 5
  • 5 More and 5 Less
  • Multiplying and Dividing by 5
  • Multiplication Table of 10
  • 10 More and 10 Less
  • Multiplying and Dividing by 10

Chapter 6Mass

  • Mass
  • Measuring Mass in Kilograms
  • Measuring Mass in Grams
  • Comparing and Ordering Masses
  • Word Problems

Chapter 7Time

  • Telling Time to the Minute
  • Measuring Time in Hours and Minutes
  • Converting Time

Chapter 8Addition and Subtraction

  • Word Problems
  • More Word Problems

Chapter 9Multiplication Tables of 3 and 4

  • Multiplication Table of 3
  • 3 More and 3 Less
  • Multiplying and Dividing by 3
  • Multiplication Table of 4
  • 4 More and 4 Less
  • Multiplying and Dividing by 4

Chapter 10Money

  • Dollars and Cents
  • Converting Money
  • Comparing Money
  • Word Problems (Addition and Subtraction)
  • Word Problems (Multiplication and Division)

Chapter 11Fractions

  • Halves and Quarters
  • More About Fractions
  • Comparing and Ordering Fractions
  • Addition and Subtraction of Fractions

Chapter 12Volume

  • Volume
  • Measuring Volume in Litres
  • Comparing and Ordering Volumes in Litres
  • Word Problems (Addition and Subtraction)
  • Word Problems (Multiplication and Division)

Chapter 13Picture Graphs

  • Making Picture Graphs
  • Tally Chart

Chapter 14Shapes

  • Making Patterns with Shapes
  • 3-Dimension Shapes
  • Getting to Know 3-Dimension Shapes
  • Building Figures with 3-Dimension Shapes
  • Making Patterns with 3-Dimension Shapes
Note

Singapore primary schools have no weighted exams in Primary 2 — MOE removed weighted assessments for P1 and P2 in 2019, so the year is assessed only through non-weighted bite-sized check-ins. That makes it the right year to lock in fluency without exam pressure. Multiplication tables and bar-model fluency are the two non-negotiable Primary 2 skills; both need to be secure before the Primary 3 jump in difficulty.

Common challenges at this level

Primary 2 students often face:

Mastering multiplication and division for the first time

Primary 2 introduces multiplication and division as proper operations, not just repeated addition. Students who have not secured addition and subtraction fluency from Primary 1 find the jump to multiplication tables noticeably harder.

Moving from concrete to pictorial bar models

The CPA (concrete-pictorial-abstract) approach asks students to interpret bar models and diagrams. Some children can do the arithmetic but cannot connect a picture of a bar to the numbers it represents.

Handling two-step word problems

Word problems now require two operations in sequence. Students often complete the first step correctly but lose track of what the question is ultimately asking — answering the wrong final question.

Memorising tables without losing meaning

Schools push for table fluency, but rote memorisation without understanding (e.g. knowing 6 × 4 = 24 because of equal groups, not just from a chant) leaves students stuck when the problem asks for something unfamiliar.

Building confidence with measurement

Reading clocks to the minute, converting between kilograms and grams, and working with money introduce real-world context that some children find harder to reason about than pure number work.

Getting comfortable with fractions

Halves, quarters, and thirds are the first taste of fractions. Children who do not get a clear visual mental model now will treat fractions as a confusing alien topic when they return in force at Primary 3.

How DeepThink helps Primary 2 students

DeepThink builds Primary 2 fluency through structured teaching and the right kind of repetition:

Multiplication tables, taught with meaning

Tables are introduced through equal groups and arrays first, then drilled to fluency — so students know both why 6 × 4 = 24 and can recall it instantly.

Bar-model basics from day one

Bar models are introduced as a habit, not a special trick. Students get used to drawing a model for every word problem, which makes the more complex models in Primary 3–6 feel familiar.

Two-step word problem coaching

Lessons walk through how to identify "what is the question really asking?" so students learn to plan a two-step solution before computing.

Targeted practice closes gaps fast

Online practice between lessons identifies which tables, which bar-model shapes, or which two-step patterns are still shaky, and serves more practice on those — not on what the child can already do.

Parents see what to reinforce

After each session, parents see what was covered and which tables or topics need a few minutes of practice at home before the next class.

Primary 2 fluency makes Primary 3 manageable. Without it, every later topic carries an extra cognitive load that compounds.

Program facts

What families should know about Primary 2 support

The details parents usually want before deciding whether to book a trial.

Lesson format

Weekly 1.5-hour live online class

Targeted online practice with instant marking supports work between lessons.

Class size

Maximum 4 students

Students are grouped by learning pace, not just by level — if no existing session matches your child’s pace, we open a new one.

Syllabus focus

MOE Primary Mathematics

Full curriculum and chapter list shown in the syllabus section above.

Pricing

$50 per live class

Same fee across levels and streams.

Trial

Free trial class available

Parents can see the teaching pace, structure, and student experience before committing.

Best fit

Students in Primary 2 who need stronger foundations and calmer weekly revision.

Decision support

When Primary 2 support is the right fit

These are the situations where extra support tends to make the biggest difference.

Mastering multiplication and division for the first time

Primary 2 introduces multiplication and division as proper operations, not just repeated addition. Students who have not secured addition and subtraction fluency from Primary 1 find the jump to multiplication tables noticeably harder.

Moving from concrete to pictorial bar models

The CPA (concrete-pictorial-abstract) approach asks students to interpret bar models and diagrams. Some children can do the arithmetic but cannot connect a picture of a bar to the numbers it represents.

Handling two-step word problems

Word problems now require two operations in sequence. Students often complete the first step correctly but lose track of what the question is ultimately asking — answering the wrong final question.

If any of these patterns sound familiar, this is likely the right level of support for your child — a trial class is a good next step.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers for parents

What does Primary 2 Math cover in Singapore?

The MOE Primary 2 Mathematics syllabus covers numbers up to 1,000, addition and subtraction with renaming, the multiplication tables for 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10 (and the corresponding division facts), fractions as halves and quarters, length in metres, mass in kilograms and grams, money up to $100, reading time to the minute, picture graphs with scales, and 2D / 3D shapes. Bar models begin in Primary 2 and are used to solve two-step word problems.

Are there exams in Primary 2 Math?

Since 2019, MOE has removed all weighted exams from Primary 2 — there are no SA1 or SA2 papers, and no Weighted Assessments either. Primary 2 is assessed only through small non-weighted bite-sized check-ins throughout the year. The year is treated as the time to lock in fluency rather than to produce exam grades.

When are multiplication tables introduced?

Primary 2 introduces the multiplication tables for 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10 first, with the harder 6, 7, 8, 9 tables coming in Primary 3. Primary 2 students who fall behind on the easier tables tend to struggle visibly with division and word problems for the rest of the year.

How is bar modelling taught in Primary 2?

Bar models start at Primary 2 with simple part-whole and comparison shapes. Children learn to draw a bar for every word problem, even ones that do not strictly need it, so the habit is in place when the more complex models appear in Primary 3 and beyond.

My child knows the answer but cannot show working — what should we do?

Showing working is its own skill that schools assess separately from "getting the right answer". Lessons that explicitly model how to lay out steps, leave space for bar models, and present a final answer correctly close this gap quickly — usually within a term of consistent practice.

Should we start tuition in Primary 2 or wait until Primary 3?

Primary 2 is often the better starting point. Primary 3 introduces fractions, the harder multiplication tables, and the first formal Math papers (termly Weighted Assessments and the year-end SA2) all at once. Students who arrive at Primary 3 with multiplication and bar-model fluency already in place find the year far less stressful than students who try to catch up while learning new content.

Can families start with a trial class first?

Yes. Families can book a free trial Primary 2 Math class to see the teaching pace, the structure of the live session, and how the targeted practice between lessons works — before committing to weekly classes.

How many students are in each class?

Four, at most. Students are grouped by learning pace, not just by year level, so each lesson moves at the speed of the students actually in it. When no session matches a child’s pace, we open a new one. In a class that size, every child answers questions, gets their working checked, and gets help the moment they need it.

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