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Explain how even and odd numbers can be partitioned

I can explain how even and odd numbers can be partitioned.

New
New
Year 1

Explain how even and odd numbers can be partitioned

I can explain how even and odd numbers can be partitioned.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. When a number is partitioned into two parts one part can be odd and one part can be even or both parts are odd or even.
  2. When an odd number is partitioned into two parts one part is even and the other part is odd.
  3. When an even number is partitioned into two parts both parts will be odd or both parts will be even.

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

  • Partition - To split a whole up into parts.

Common misconception

Children may think that even numbers can only be partitioned into even parts and odd numbers into odd parts.

Ensure children have plenty of practical experience of partitioning representations of numbers in different ways and talk about what they notice. Using number shapes and tens frames can help to visualise the patterns.

Use a variety of representations of numbers to partition different numbers. Discuss whether the parts and the whole are even or odd and how they know. Encourage pupils to talk about what they notice when partitioning numbers and look for patterns leading to a generalisation.
Teacher tip

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Lesson video

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6 Questions

Q1.
Have the numbers been sorted correctly?
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Correct answer: Yes
No
Q2.
Which numbers are in the wrong sets?
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6
7
Correct answer: 8
Correct answer: 9
Q3.
Finish this sentence to make it correct. 7 is …
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One more than an odd number
Correct answer: One more than an even number
Q4.
Finish this sentence to make it correct. 6 is …
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Correct answer: One less than an odd number
One less than an even number
Q5.
The missing number at a is .
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Correct Answer: 7, seven
Q6.
The missing number at b is .
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Correct Answer: 5, five

6 Questions

Q1.
This shows 5 split into two parts. Tick the parts.
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Correct answer: 2
Correct answer: 3
4
5
Q2.
This shows 6 split into two parts. Tick the parts.
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Correct answer: 2
3
Correct answer: 4
6
Q3.
True or false? 5 can be split into two even parts.
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True
Correct answer: False
Q4.
True or false? 6 can be partitioned into two odd parts.
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Correct answer: True
False
Q5.
Which pictures show 7?
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Correct answer: 6 and 1
Correct answer: 4 and 3
5 and 1
Correct answer: 2 and 5
Q6.
Which pictures show 8?
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6 and 3
Correct answer: 8 and 0
Correct answer: 5 and 3
2 and 5