Odd Even number investigation (to 100)

What’s included?

This download includes x2 landscape orientation pdfs to investigate odd and even numbers up to 100.

What's it for?

This resource investigates odd and even numbers up to 100. Learners identify both odd and even numbers on a hundred number square using two different colours which should help them see a clear pattern with the numbers. To consolidate what they have discovered learners then reinforce this knowledge through a cut and stick activity on page 2.

Who’s it for?

This resource has been designed for pupils in years one and two as well as older students needing additional learning support.

Resource layout

Page 1

Learners use the hundred number square to identify and colour numbers as either odd (red) or even (green). Before starting, they should already understand the concepts of odd and even numbers, as well as how to determine which category a number belongs to.

After colouring the 100 number square, learners will find a question asking what they notice. This encourages them to see the repeating red/green pattern. There's a space provided for learners to record their observation in writing or an adult could record these for them.

There is a clear space for learners to write their name at the base of page 1 (on the left) as well as recording the number date at the top (on the right).

Page 2

Features a large red box for odd numbers and a large green box for even numbers. At the bottom, there are 15 random numbers (up to 100) for learners to cut out and sort into the correct box. Learners can use their completed Page 1 as a reference to help them.

There is a clear space at the top of page 2 (on the left) for learners to write their name as well as recording the number date (on the right).

What’s needed?

Page 1. Learners will need: - a red and green pencil/crayon/felt tipped pen - a pencil

If using pen I would encourage learners to ‘circle’ each number (rather than ‘colouring them in’) to avoid the paper becoming saturated with pen - particularly if learners will then use page 1 as a reference to complete page 2. Circling numbers (instead of ‘colouring them in’) would be the most effective use of time for this activity.

Page 2. Learners will need: - a pencil - scissors - a glue stick

Important message…

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