Math Bee Study Guide - Grades K to 2

Grades K–2 Study Guide

This division focuses on rapid recall of basic arithmetic facts and recognition of foundational concepts.

Students should practice instant recall of facts up to 20 and be able to identify shapes and patterns.

Topic	Study Tips	Sample Questions
1. Addition Facts	Practice addition facts up to a sum of 20.	1. What is 9 + 7? (Answer: 16)
2. Mixed Addition & Subtraction Facts	Practice multi-step problems that involve both adding and subtracting small numbers.	2. Solve: 13 – 5 + 2. (Answer: 10)
3. One More One Less	Know that when you add or subtract 1, only the ones digit changes. The tens digit stays the same (unless the ones digit is 0 or 9)	3. What is one more and one less of 89? (Answer: 90 and 88)
4. 2D & 3D Shapes	Be able to quickly name common 2D shapes (triangle, square, circle, rectangle) and simple 3D shapes (sphere, cube, cone).	4. See the visual and identify the shape
5. Number Patterns	Practice sequences that involve adding or subtracting a constant number (e.g., counting by 2s, 5s, or 10s forwards and backwards).	5. What is the next number in the pattern: 1, 5, 9, 13, ___ (Answer: 17)