CBSE Class 2 Maths: Syllabus, Chapters & Sample Practice

Numbers & Operations

• Ch 1 A Day at the Beach

  Counting in groups — grouping objects to count them quickly.

• Ch 3 Fun with Numbers

  Numbers from 1 to 100, and reading and writing them.

• Ch 6 Decoration for Festival

  Addition and subtraction in everyday contexts.

• Ch 8 Grouping and Sharing

  The first ideas of multiplication and division through equal groups and sharing.

Shapes & Space

• Ch 2 Shapes Around Us

  3D shapes — recognising solid shapes in the world around us.

• Ch 4 Shadow Story (Togalu)

  2D shapes — flat shapes and their features.

• Ch 5 Playing with Lines

  Orientations of a line — straight, slanting and curved lines.

Measurement & Data

• Ch 7 Rani's Gift

  Measurement — comparing and measuring length and size.

• Ch 9 Which Season is it?

  Measurement of time — days, seasons and sequencing.

• Ch 10 Fun at the Fair

  Money — recognising coins and notes and using them.

• Ch 11 Data Handling

  Sorting and organising information into simple pictures and tables.

Point to the Method

Names the idea to use (e.g. "Count in equal groups of 10, one for each box") without giving the answer.

Guided Reasoning Prompt

Prompts the key step (e.g. "How much is 10 and 10 and 10 together?").

Complete Worked Solution

Shows the full step-by-step working so the method is clear.

Learn Through Doing

Joyful Mathematics is built around activities and play. Counting real objects, drawing shapes and handling coins makes the ideas concrete.

Practise a Little, Often

Short, regular practice on each chapter keeps counting, addition and shapes fresh, and shows what is secure and what needs another look.

Talk About the Maths

Explaining how an answer was found — out loud — builds reasoning and confidence at this stage far more than speed.

How many chapters are in the CBSE Class 2 Maths syllabus?

The NCERT Class 2 Maths book "Joyful Mathematics" has 11 chapters, from A Day at the Beach (counting in groups) to Data Handling. Always confirm the current list with NCERT or your school.

What is the Class 2 Maths NCERT book called?

It is "Joyful Mathematics", a play-based text-cum-workbook written for the Foundational Stage (NCF-FS 2022).

Is there a board exam in CBSE Class 2?

No. Class 2 is part of the Foundational Stage and is assessed informally through school-based observation and activities, not any board or formal written examination.

What topics does Class 2 Maths cover?

Counting in groups, numbers to 100, addition and subtraction, early multiplication and sharing, 2D and 3D shapes, lines, measurement, time, money, and simple data handling.