LEAP SAMPLE QUESTIONS: GRADE 2 Math

The LEAP is a Computer-Based Longitudinal Assessment System for College and Career Readiness. The students will face a variety of new technology-enhanced questions as a part of the computer-based tests.

Some of them are Multiple choice-single correct responses, Multiple choice-multiple correct responses, Matching Tables, Drag and Drop, Hot text, Table Fill in, Graphing, Equation/numeric, Extended constructed response, Short answer, and many more.

Today, we will share several sample questions along with practice test links for grade 2 Math that gives you an idea of questions that your students are likely to see on the test. After each sample question, an explanation follows that includes any important aspects of the task that you may need to consider with respect to the skills, processes, and information your students need to know.

Domain: Grade 2 >> Operations And Algebraic Thinking

Sample Question: Kim has 24 pieces of candy left after she gave 17 pieces to her classmate. How many pieces of candy did Kim have at first?

  1. 13
  2. 31
  3. 41
  4. 7

Answer Explanation: The answer is A. If Kim has 24 pieces after she gave 17 away, then you must add the numbers to find out how much she had before giving any away. 24 plus 17 equals 41.

Standards: 2.OA.A.1

Click here to practice: Operations And Algebraic Thinking Questions on 2nd Grade

Domain: Grade 2 >> Number & Operations in Base Ten

Sample Question: What is 167 written in word form?

  1. one hundred sixty-seven
  2. one hundred six hundred seven
  3. one hundred six seventy
  4. one hundred sixty

Answer Explanation: The answer is A. When writing a number, you write the number how you say it. It is important that students remember to not say “and” when saying whole numbers.

Standards: 2.NBT.A.3

Click here to practice: 2nd Grade Number & Operations in Base Ten Questions

Domain: Grade 2 >> Measurement & Data

Sample Question: Choose the correct comparison about Rectangle A and B below.

  1. Rectangle A is 1 inch longer than Rectangle B.
  2. Rectangle A is ½ centimeter longer than Rectangle B.
  3. Rectangle B is ½ inch shorter than Rectangle A.
  4. Rectangle B is 1 inch shorter than Rectangle B.

Answer Explanation: The answer is C. Rectangle B is 9 ½ inches and Rectangle A is 10 inches. The difference between 10 and 9 ½ is ½ .

Standards: 2.MD.A.4

Click here to practice: Measurement & Data Questions for 2nd Grade

Domain: Grade 2 >> Geometry

Sample Question: How many squares are portioned into the shape below?

  1. 16
  2. 25
  3. 20
  4. 12

Answer Explanation: The answer is C. The shape has 5 columns and 4 rows. If you count all of the small squares it is 20. If you add 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 or 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4, the sum will be 20.

Standards: 2.G.A.2

Click here to practice: Geometry Questions for 2nd Grade

Looking for online practice tests? Here is the link to practice more of LEAP Grade 2 Math questions.

Jenny Watson