Max Maths, Year 2, Practice, Odd and even numbers

In a Max Maths exercise for Year 2 students, the concept of odd and even numbers is explored through a practical and visual activity. Jade has a chart with the numbers 1 to 20, representing her collection of pencils. She identifies even numbers—those that can be grouped perfectly in pairs of two—by colouring them red. Conversely, she colours the numbers that don't pair up completely, known as odd numbers, in blue. This simple colour-coding system helps children visualise and understand the difference between even and odd numbers.

The 'Let's Try It' section of the exercise invites students to actively engage with the concept by circling the even numbers and underlining the odd numbers from a given list. This reinforces their learning by providing immediate practice. The 'Let's Practise' section further cements understanding with a series of fill-in-the-blank questions, prompting students to find an even number between 3 and 5, an odd number between 12 and 14, an odd number between 18 and 20, and an even number between 9 and 11. These activities not only teach the mathematical concept of odd and even numbers but also encourage critical thinking as students determine the correct answers within given ranges.