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.
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.
Licence
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