Recognising Numbers Numeracy Assessment: Year 2 supports your students in developing strong number sense by assessing their ability to read, write and interpret numbers up to at least 1000. This resource helps students demonstrate understanding of numbers in digit, word and expanded form, while reinforcing place value knowledge and mathematical language.

This assessment is ideal for both formative and summative purposes, and can be used across a range of settings—from whole-class instruction and small group work to individual intervention. It’s also a valuable tool to use before reporting or parent-teacher interviews, as it provides clear evidence of student understanding. A detailed and editable Australian Curriculum-aligned rubric is included to guide consistent teacher assessment, and an answer sheet supports quick and accurate marking.

Recognising Numbers Numeracy Assessment: Year 2 includes three distinct sections that work together to build a complete picture of each student’s understanding. First, students match digit, word and expanded forms of numbers by completing a structured table. This supports fluency in translating between different representations and reinforces foundational number sense. Next, students are given place value clues and asked to write the correct numeral, applying their knowledge of hundreds, tens and ones. Finally, students are presented with MAB representations and must identify the number shown and explain their reasoning, using appropriate place value language to justify their response.

The assessment structure encourages students to engage in both visual interpretation and numerical construction. It also provides an opportunity to observe students’ understanding of place value terminology and how confidently they can explain the structure of a number. Whether used mid-unit, as a checkpoint before reporting, or within an individual learning plan, this resource gives teachers the information needed to plan purposeful, targeted instruction.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Read, write and match numbers up to at least 1000 in digit, word and expanded forms
• ✅ Use place value prompts to build and record accurate numbers
• ✅ Identify base-10 representations and justify answers with reasoning
• ✅ Understand and apply the language of hundreds, tens and ones
• ✅ Develop confidence in verbal explanations of place value thinking

What’s Included:

• Student assessment worksheet with number matching, interpretation and construction tasks
• Editable Australian Curriculum-aligned teacher rubric
• Answer sheet for consistent and time-saving marking

Materials Needed:

• Printed assessment worksheets
• Pencils and erasers
• Laminated number word and place value reference mats (optional support)
• MAB blocks or base-10 visuals (optional for hands-on learners)

How to Use:

• Start with a whole-class warm-up reviewing digit, word and expanded forms using number cards or visuals.
• Model how to complete each section of the assessment, especially interpreting MAB representations.
• Guide students to complete the matching table independently or with teacher support as needed.
• Introduce place value prompts and ask students to translate these into digit form using appropriate vocabulary.
• Provide MAB images and ask students to record the matching number and explain their thinking aloud or in writing.
• Use the rubric to assess confidence, accuracy and reasoning in number representation.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use at the end of a place value unit to assess understanding of number structure
• 💡 Implement during small group instruction for focused teacher observation
• 💡 Include in student portfolios as evidence of progress in number recognition
• 💡 Apply as a diagnostic task before beginning a new unit on number or operations
• 💡 Use during parent interviews to showcase student understanding and growth

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Encourage students to explain their answers out loud to develop verbal fluency in mathematical language
• 💛 Provide visual supports like number word charts and base-10 posters to scaffold learning
• 💛 Allow students to physically manipulate MAB blocks when interpreting or creating numbers
• 💛 Build a Number Challenge: Invite students to create mystery numbers using expanded or word form clues for a peer to solve
• 💛 Beyond 1000: Extend capable students with larger numbers and more complex place value clues
• 💛 Reassess mid-term and end-of-term to track growth and inform planning

Recognising Numbers Numeracy Assessment: Year 2 provides a clear and structured way to assess place value understanding and number representation. With its balance of written, visual and reasoning tasks, it offers valuable insight into each student’s development as a confident number thinker.