Identify patterns of odd and even numbers in the times tables
I can identify patterns of odd and even numbers in the times tables.
Identify patterns of odd and even numbers in the times tables
I can identify patterns of odd and even numbers in the times tables.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- When both factors are odd, the product will be odd.
- When one factor is odd and the other is even, the product will be even.
- When both factors are even, the product will be even.
Keywords
Odd - An odd number is any whole number that cannot be divided exactly by 2 The ones digit is 1, 3, 5, 7 or 9
Even - Any whole number that can be divided exactly by 2 is an even number. The ones digit is 0, 2, 4, 6 or 8
Common misconception
Pupils might not recognise patterns of odd and even numbers across different times tables.
Recap what an odd and even number is. Remind children even numbers result from multiplying by even factors and odd numbers result from odd factors.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the label to the group of numbers it describes.
Multiples of 7
Even numbers
Multiples of 5
Odd numbers
Q2.Match the sequence to the number that will come next.
42
70
60
81
Q3.Complete: 7 × 10 − = 7 × 9
Q4.Match the correct missing multiples in these sequences.
36
63
48
54
Q5.When the Panda catches the star, it becomes 7 times the size. Which equation will show his new height?
Q6.Sofia’s character caught a star to make it 42 cm tall. The star made it 7 times the size. How tall was it before it caught the star? cm
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the start and end of the sentence correctly.
odd
even