Investigate the conditions required for a number to be odd or even and identify odd and even numbers (ACMNA051)
LO:
To investigate if a number is odd or even.
Know:
- Definition of odd and even numbers
- How to skip count
Understand:
- Numbers can be classified as odd or even.
Do:
- I can tell if a number is odd or even.
Odd and Even Numbers
Even numbers can be divided evenly into 2 groups with no left over pieces.
“Even numbers when paired up always have a buddy.”
They always end in 0, 2, 4, 6, or 8.
Odd numbers can’t be evenly divided evenly into 2 groups and will always have a remainder when split into 2 groups.
“Odd numbers when paired up always have a left over.”
They always end in 1, 3, 5, 7, or 9.
Teaching Ideas
ACARA Work Samples
