Multiplication and division - Odd and even numbers - Worksheet

The educational resource 'Fluency & Precision: Even & Odd Numbers' is designed to help Year 6 students reinforce their understanding of odd and even numbers through a series of engaging worksheets. The National Curriculum objective is to recall and use multiplication and division facts for the 2, 5, and 10 times tables while recognising odd and even numbers. To achieve this, students are provided with differentiated sheets, teaching slides, and concrete resources such as numicon, cubes, and pictorial images. The vocabulary for the lesson includes terms like 'odd', 'even', and 'sets'. The lesson builds on knowledge from Year 1, encouraging children to use manipulatives to explore and understand the structure of odd and even numbers.

Key activities involve sorting objects into odd and even sets, identifying the parity of numbers on a 100 square, and using visual models to determine if a number is odd or even. More advanced tasks require students to sort challenging numbers and formulate equations to meet specific criteria, reinforcing their conceptual understanding. The worksheets prompt students to articulate why a number is even or odd, and reasoning and problem-solving sections encourage deeper thinking. For example, Malachi's claim that adding two odd numbers results in an even total is explored, and students use manipulatives to validate this concept. The resource emphasises hands-on learning and critical thinking, allowing students to solidify their grasp of even and odd numbers through practical experience and reasoning.