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Lesson 10 of 15
Explain what odd and even numbers are and the difference between them
I can explain what odd and even numbers are and the difference between them.
Lesson 10 of 15
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Explain what odd and even numbers are and the difference between them
I can explain what odd and even numbers are and the difference between them.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Odd and even numbers alternate.
- Between two even numbers there is an odd number.
- Between two odd numbers there is an even number.
- Identify odd and even numbers using both the number names and numerals.
Keywords
Odd - Any number that cannot be divided exactly by 2. The last digit is 1, 3, 5, 7 or 9.
Even - Any number that can be divided exactly by 2. The last digit is 0, 2, 4, 6 or 8.
Common misconception
Children may see the pairs in an odd number and think it is an even number.
Ensure children are looking for the extra one that makes a number odd. Provide opportunities to group other odd sets e.g. pairs of socks, pairs of hands / feet and realising an odd number always has an 'odd' one.
Use a variety of representations of numbers to sort into odd and even and discuss what's the same and different about them. What makes an even number even and an odd number odd? Encourage pupils to talk about pairs when discussing representations of numbers and look for the extra one in odd numbers.
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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.The number that does not fit with the others on this number line is number .
The number that does not fit with the others on this number line is number .
Q2.The number that does not fit with the others on this number line is number .
The number that does not fit with the others on this number line is number .
Q3.Which numbers at a and b are missing from this number line?
Which numbers at a and b are missing from this number line?
2 and 4
2 and 6
4 and 6
Q4.Which numbers at a, b and c are missing from this number line?
Which numbers at a, b and c are missing from this number line?
4
6
Q5.Jacob shouts the even numbers as he counts. Which numbers does he shout?
Jacob shouts the even numbers as he counts. Which numbers does he shout?
1, 3, 5, 7, 9
Q6.Match the letters to the missing numbers on the number line.
Match the letters to the missing numbers on the number line.
2
4
6
7
Assessment exit quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.Have the numbers been sorted correctly?
Have the numbers been sorted correctly?
Yes
Q2.Which two numbers are in the wrong sets?
Which two numbers are in the wrong sets?
5
8
Q3.The numbers in the circles are numbers.
The numbers in the circles are numbers.
Q4.The numbers in the rectangles are numbers.
The numbers in the rectangles are numbers.
Q5.The missing number shown by a is .
The missing number shown by a is .
Q6.The missing number shown by b is .
The missing number shown by b is .
