NCERT Books for Class 2 Mathematics are designed to make maths simple, joyful, and activity-based for young learners. The Class 2 Joyful-Mathematics books in English and Hindi use stories, pictures, games, and real-life situations to introduce children to numbers, shapes, measurement, time, money, and basic operations in a stress-free way.
As a teacher who has taught CBSE primary classes for many years, I have seen that when parents and schools use these NCERT Class 2 Maths books regularly, children develop confidence in counting, grouping, sharing, and comparing without fear of “sums”. On this page, you will find official ZIP download links, chapter-wise descriptions, and practical guidance on how to use the Joyful-Mathematics books effectively in Class 2.
NCERT Books for Class 2 Mathematics
| Book Title | Download Link (NCERT Official) |
|---|---|
| Joyful-Mathematics (English) | Download ZIP |
| Joyful-Mathematics (Hindi) | Download ZIP |
All NCERT Books for Class 2 (Maths, Hindi, English and other subjects) are available together so that you can plan integrated primary learning.
About Joyful-Mathematics (English) Book
The Joyful-Mathematics (English) Class 2 book takes an activity-based approach to maths. Children learn by observing, counting, grouping, measuring, and solving small story-based problems. Instead of giving only written sums, the book uses festivals, fairs, beaches, seasons, and everyday situations to build mathematical thinking.
You can download the individual chapters in the Joyful-Mathematics (English) book using the download buttons present under the chapter names in the following table. The description column explains what each chapter mainly focuses on and how it supports Class 2 learning.
| Chapter | Description |
|---|---|
| Preface Section Download PDF | Introduces the Joyful-Mathematics approach, explaining how activities, stories and games will be used to teach Class 2 maths concepts in a playful way. |
| Chapter 1 – A Day at the Beach (Counting in Groups) Download Chapter 1 PDF | Uses a beach scene to help children count in groups, recognise equal groups and see how repeated counting leads to efficient counting strategies. |
| Chapter 2 – Shapes Around Us (3D Shapes) Download Chapter 2 PDF | Introduces 3D shapes like balls, boxes and cylinders using real objects, helping children identify shapes in their home, classroom and surroundings. |
| Chapter 3 – Fun with Numbers (Numbers 1 to 100) Download Chapter 3 PDF | Builds number sense up to 100 through number charts, skip counting, counting forward and backward, and comparing numbers. |
| Chapter 4 – Shadow Story (Togalu) (2D Shapes) Download Chapter 4 PDF | Uses shadow puppets and pictures to talk about 2D shapes like circle, square, triangle and rectangle, linking them to 3D objects. |
| Chapter 5 – Playing with Lines (Orientations of a line) Download Chapter 5 PDF | Helps children observe straight, curved, slanting, horizontal and vertical lines through drawings, paths and simple art activities. |
| Chapter 6 – Decoration for Festival (Addition and Subtraction) Download Chapter 6 PDF | Uses festival decoration scenes to practise adding and subtracting small numbers using objects, pictures and mental strategies. |
| Chapter 7 – Rani’s Gift (Measurement) Download Chapter 7 PDF | Introduces non-standard measurement of length using hand spans, footsteps and simple comparison like longer–shorter. |
| Chapter 8 – Grouping and Sharing (Multiplication and Division) Download Chapter 8 PDF | Builds informal ideas of multiplication and division through grouping objects and sharing equally among friends. |
| Chapter 9 – Which Season is it? (Measurement of Time) Download Chapter 9 PDF | Talks about seasons, days and simple time ideas, helping children relate calendars and weather changes to time measurement. |
| Chapter 10 – Fun at the Fair (Money) Download Chapter 10 PDF | Introduces Indian coins and notes using a fair scene, building basic understanding of cost, payment and simple money calculations. |
| Chapter 11 – Data Handling Download Chapter 11 PDF | Develops early data handling skills by sorting, counting, and recording information using simple tables and pictorial representations. |
For more details, visit Class 2 Joyful-Mathematics (English) Book on NCERTBooks.net.
About Joyful-Mathematics (Hindi) Book
The Joyful-Mathematics (Hindi) Class 2 book covers the same core ideas as the English version but in simple Hindi. It is ideal for Hindi-medium schools and for children who understand concepts better when explained in their home language. The chapters use familiar contexts, short stories, and classroom activities to make maths meaningful.
You can download the individual chapters in the Joyful-Mathematics (Hindi) book using the chapter-wise links in the table below. The description column gives a quick idea of what each chapter focuses on.
| Chapter | Description |
|---|---|
| Preface Section Download PDF | Explains the objective of Joyful-Mathematics in Hindi and guides teachers on conducting Class 2 maths through activities and discussion. |
| Chapter 1 Download Chapter 1 PDF | Begins with counting objects and groups, helping children recognise संख्या and समूह in Hindi through pictures and games. |
| Chapter 2 Download Chapter 2 PDF | Introduces 3D आकृतियाँ like गेंद, डिब्बा and सिलेंडर using everyday things, encouraging children to notice shapes around them. |
| Chapter 3 Download Chapter 3 PDF | Builds number understanding up to 100 with हिंदी संख्या नाम, number charts and comparison activities. |
| Chapter 4 Download Chapter 4 PDF | Talks about सपाट आकृतियाँ (2D shapes) like वृत्त, वर्ग, त्रिभुज and आयत using pictures, drawings and shadow examples. |
| Chapter 5 Download Chapter 5 PDF | Helps children notice अलग-अलग रेखाएँ – सीधी, टेढ़ी, तिरछी – through drawings, paths and simple line activities. |
| Chapter 6 Download Chapter 6 PDF | Introduces जोड़ और घटाना using त्योहार की सजावट, combining and removing objects from colourful scenes. |
| Chapter 7 Download Chapter 7 PDF | Uses उपहार और चीज़ों की लंबाई to teach informal माप, comparing longer–shorter objects through hand spans and steps. |
| Chapter 8 Download Chapter 8 PDF | Explores समूह बनाना और बाँटना, giving a base for गुणा और भाग through sharing among friends. |
| Chapter 9 Download Chapter 9 PDF | Relates समय और ऋतु, using दिन, सप्ताह, महीने and seasons to help children understand time in daily life. |
| Chapter 10 Download Chapter 10 PDF | Introduces पैसे और रुपये with simple खरीद–फरोख्त situations using भारतीय सिक्के और नोट. |
| Chapter 11 Download Chapter 11 PDF | Teaches प्रारम्भिक डेटा हैंडलिंग by sorting, counting and recording information using simple pictorial tables. |
For more details, visit the Class 2 Joyful-Mathematics (Hindi) section on NCERTBooks.net or use the chapter PDFs above for direct practice.
Simple Class 2 Maths Examples (with MathJax)
Class 2 children handle slightly bigger numbers and start seeing patterns in operations. Showing small sums neatly using MathJax can help when you teach through digital boards or online worksheets.
Counting in groups: \( 5 + 5 + 5 = 15 \)
Simple addition with carry idea later: \( 27 + 3 = 30 \)
Subtraction example: \( 40 – 8 = 32 \)
Sharing equally (division idea): \( 12 \div 3 = 4 \)
In the classroom, I recommend starting every new topic with objects and pictures first, and only then connecting it to expressions like \( 12 \div 3 = 4 \). This keeps maths meaningful and prevents rote memorisation of rules.
Tips for Parents and Teachers Using Class 2 Maths Books
NCERT Class 2 Mathematics is not about speed or long homework. It is about building comfort with numbers and patterns. A few simple, practical habits can make a big difference:
- Use home situations—sharing fruits, arranging toys, buying small items—to practise addition, subtraction and grouping.
- Let children talk about “how they got the answer” instead of only checking if the answer is right or wrong.
- Encourage drawing of shapes, lines and simple maps to support geometry and spatial understanding.
- Revisit previous chapters like counting and shapes regularly while moving into money or data handling.
- Avoid comparing children; focus on slow and steady understanding of concepts.
FAQs on NCERT Books for Class 2 Mathematics
Q1. Are Joyful-Mathematics books enough for Class 2 Maths?
Yes. The Class 2 Joyful-Mathematics books in English and Hindi cover all concepts required by the NCERT and CBSE syllabus for this level.
Q2. Where can I download the official Class 2 Maths PDFs?
You can use the ZIP links given in the table above, which point to the official NCERT textbook server, or visit the Class 2 section on NCERT’s website.
Q3. Is it necessary to complete every activity in the book?
It is ideal to attempt most activities, but the priority is understanding. Teachers and parents can choose the most suitable tasks based on the child’s pace.
Q4. How much time should a Class 2 child spend on maths daily?
About 20–30 minutes of relaxed, concept-based practice is usually enough, along with regular schoolwork.
Q5. Do these NCERT Class 2 Maths books help in higher classes?
Yes. A strong foundation in counting, grouping, shapes, measurement, time and money in Class 2 makes arithmetic and word problems in Classes 3, 4 and 5 much easier.