KS1-style arithmetic practice (Year 2)

Free KS1-style arithmetic practice for Year 2: three 25-question sets and a mixed set, marked instantly with explanations.

Practice sets written by Classfern. They are not past papers, and they are not official tests.

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The tests

KS1-style arithmetic practice – Year 2, set 125 questions · Year 2 KS1-style arithmetic practice – Year 2, set 225 questions · Year 2 KS1-style arithmetic practice – Year 2, set 325 questions · Year 2 KS1-style arithmetic – 15 mixed questions (Year 2)15 questions · Year 2

About these tests

Free arithmetic practice for Year 2 in the style of the KS1 maths Paper 1: adding and subtracting, the 2, 5 and 10 times tables, missing numbers, and halves, quarters and thirds of small numbers.

The KS1 tests are now optional. Schools can still choose to use them, and the skills here are part of the Year 1 and Year 2 national curriculum whatever your child’s school decides.

Every question is our own, its answer is computed by a program and checked again by a second program, and each has a short explanation.

Key facts

The key stage 1 tests have been non-statutory since the 2023 to 2024 academic year, so they are optional. Source: 2026 optional key stage 1 test administration guidance (GOV.UK)
The recommended administration period for the optional key stage 1 tests is during May 2027. Source: Primary assessments: future dates (GOV.UK)
The KS1 arithmetic paper should take about 20 minutes to complete, but it is not strictly timed. Source: 2026 optional key stage 1 test administration guidance (GOV.UK)
In the KS1 mathematics test framework, Paper 1 (arithmetic) is worth 25 marks and each arithmetic question is worth one mark. Source: Key stage 1: mathematics test framework (Standards and Testing Agency)

How to use these tests

Sit with your child for the first set and read the questions together if that helps.
There is no timer. Let your child use paper, fingers or objects for working.
Look at the review at the end together and practise any facts that were tricky.

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Plan the teaching

Use these tests for practice at home or in class. See what to teach in Year 2 Maths, Year 1 Maths, then plan lessons with the free Lesson Plan Maker.

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Official sources

KS1-style practice by Classfern. Not an official test and not affiliated with or endorsed by the Department for Education or the Standards and Testing Agency.