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    Wyoming: Second Grade and your state's standards

    Second Grade is built on the national frameworks that most state standards are based on or closely resemble: the Common Core State Standards for math and English language arts, the national K-12 science framework (the Next Generation Science Standards*), and the C3 Framework for social studies. Every lesson lists the standard it teaches.

    Wyoming's standards by subject

    Math

    Wyoming Content and Performance Standards (WYCPS) for Mathematics (2023)

    Based on the Common Core, with the state's own changesAdopted 2023

    Fully in place by 2025-26. The Grade 2 standards keep the Common Core structure and codes (2.OA, 2.NBT, 2.MD, 2.G).

    Official standards (opens in a new tab)

    English Language Arts

    Wyoming Content and Performance Standards (WYCPS) for English Language Arts (2012)

    Uses the Common Core State StandardsAdopted 2012

    The 2012 standards stay in effect until a new set is adopted. A draft set went out for public comment in 2025. It could not be confirmed whether the board adopted it.

    Official standards (opens in a new tab)

    Science

    Wyoming Content and Performance Standards (WYCPS) for Science (2023)

    Based on the national science framework, with the state's own changesAdopted 2023

    Fully in place by 2025-26. Grade 2 uses the Next Generation Science Standards* codes and topics (for example 2-PS1, 2-LS2, 2-ESS2).

    Official standards (opens in a new tab)

    Social Studies

    Wyoming Content and Performance Standards (WYCPS) for Social Studies (2018/2014)

    The state's own standards

    Fully in place by 2021-22. Grade 2 covers rules and civics, cultures (including Wyoming's tribes), basic economics, history, maps and technology. Draft 2026 social studies standards were open for public comment through September 2026.

    Official standards (opens in a new tab)

    Grade 2 topics your state adds or places differently

    • Social studies: Grade 2 includes the Indigenous Tribes of Wyoming, such as Arapaho and Shoshone flags, songs and pledges, and how tribes meet human needs (SS2.1.2, SS2.2.1, SS2.4.2).

      Partly covered

      Week 21 teaches Native nations that live today, and the My State, Part 2 add-on asks which nations live in your state. Add 15 minutes to look at the Arapaho and Shoshone flags on their official websites and talk about how each tribe meets people's needs.

    Homeschooling in Wyoming

    Sources

    Verified: 2026-09-30. Standards change; always check your state's official page.