Primary 2 Mathematics Third Term Lesson Notes

Third Term Mathematics Primary 2

There’s something deeply humbling about walking into a classroom of seven-year-olds on a Monday morning in Week 1 of Third Term, knowing you’re about to take them on another 13-week journey through numbers, shapes, time, and money. I still remember the hesitant hands that used to go up when I asked, “Who can tell me what money is?” You’d see their eyes dart between each other—some confident, some unsure—until one brave child says, “It’s what mummy gives me to buy biscuit.”

That’s where this scheme of work begins—not from theory, but from lived experience.

This isn’t just a lesson plan; it’s a reflection of what I’ve tested, adjusted, and sometimes wrestled with in real classrooms—often with 40+ pupils, inconsistent power supply, and questions from learners that textbooks didn’t prepare me for. This breakdown is for teachers like us, who are not just checking off curriculum boxes but trying to build foundational thinking skills and real-world understanding for our children.

So whether you’re just starting your third term planning or are already knee-deep in revisions and looking for a structured way to handle it, I’ve laid out the weekly progression based on the Lagos State Scheme of Work and actual feedback from the field.

Here’s how the third term rolls out for Primary 2 Mathematics—week by week, grounded in experience, not just curriculum theory:

WEEKLY BREAKDOWN: PRIMARY 2 MATHEMATICS – THIRD TERM

Week 1: Revision of Second Term Mathematics Before diving into new topics, we pause to consolidate what was learned last term. This includes core numeracy, basic operations, and prior lessons on shapes and measurement. From experience, this week is a crucial temperature check on retention.

Week 2: Money — Uses and Types of Nigerian Currency We start exploring the real-world applications of Mathematics. Coins and notes are introduced with hands-on class role-play (e.g., “Buy & Sell” corner stores) to illustrate how we use money in daily life. I once had a pupil bring in a real N10 note to class, and the pride in his eyes told me everything about how relevant this lesson was.

Week 3: Time — Reading the Clock (Hour, Minute, Second Hands) This week, I teach using paper clocks and real wristwatches (if available). Pupils get to draw their own clocks and play “What time is it, Mr. Wolf?”—a fun way to link math to physical movement.

Week 4: Time — Days of the Week Here, I connect the lesson to pupils’ daily routines. We sing the “Days of the Week” song and link each day to classroom events (e.g., Assembly on Monday, Sports on Thursday). It gives time a personal anchor.

Week 5: Length — Natural Units of Measurement (Metres, Centimetres) This is when my pupils become “little measurers.” I let them use string or strips of paper to measure objects in class. We compare: “Which is longer—Tolu’s desk or Chidi’s arm?”

Week 6: Weight — Comparing Objects We bring in everyday items—chalk, pencils, empty water bottles—and compare them. “Which is heavier?” becomes a fun guessing game before we use the scale or hands to check.

Week 7: Mid-Term Test Midpoint assessments aren’t just for grading. They’re for catching the learners who fell behind quietly. We analyze performance and reteach where necessary.

Week 8: Exploring 2D Shapes and Numbers This is geometry’s playground. Triangles, rectangles, squares, and circles come alive with cardboard cut-outs. We sort them by sides and corners, and sometimes I turn this into a quick art project with glue and paper.

Week 9: Area and Number Ordering I teach area using square tiles or drawn grids. Pupils enjoy figuring out how many squares make up their books or the floor mat. We also review number sequence and positioning.

Week 10: Everyday Shapes Around Us This is the week we go on a “Shape Hunt.” The chalkboard is a rectangle, the clock is a circle, and the classroom window might be a square. The school becomes our geometry lab.

Week 11: Learning About Data and Counting We start simple bar graphs. I let the pupils vote for their favorite fruit and then draw the bars based on class data. They love seeing their preferences “appear” in graph form.

Week 12: Fun Revision — Drawing Clocks and Currency Pupils draw what they’ve learned: clocks, coins, and notes. It’s artistic, personal, and diagnostic. I can tell who needs support with time or money concepts just by observing their sketches.

Week 13: Examination Week The final evaluation of all the learning done across the term. By now, the growth is visible—in their confidence, curiosity, and how quickly they raise their hands.

Final Thoughts:

There’s no script that guarantees perfection in the classroom. But this plan gives structure to the chaos. If you’re teaching Primary 2 this term, you’re not just imparting Mathematics—you’re giving these children the confidence to understand the world through numbers.

Week 1

Revision of second Term Mathematics Primary 2 Work

Week 2

Money : Uses of money and types of Nigerian money which are coins and Notes

Week 3

Time Measure : Clock which displays hour, minute and second hands

Week 4

Time : Days of the week

Week 5

Length : Natural unit of groups of length and measurement in metres and centimetres

Week 6

Weight : comparing of weight of two different objects