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Year 1 - Maths

Explore odd and even numbers within 20

Composition of numbers 11 to 19

Unit Summary

In this unit pupils will explain 11-19 as cardinal and ordinal numbers. They will double and halve numbers 6-9 and use addition and subtraction facts to add and subtract within 20.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to explore odd and even numbers within 20.

Key Notes

  • Recall odd and even numbers to ten.
  • A number is even if the ones digit is even.
  • An even number can be made from groups of two.
  • A number is odd if the ones digit is odd.
  • An odd number cannot be made from groups of two.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • Odd: Any number that cannot be made of pairs. The last digit is 1, 3, 5, 7 or 9
  • Even: Any number that can be made of pairs. The last digit is 0, 2, 4, 6 or 8
  • Pair: Two together. Often with something in common.

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Children may think a number is an odd number if the tens digit is odd.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Solve this in steps: explain the method from this lesson and why each step matters.

Recall odd and even numbers to ten. A number is even if the ones digit is even.

2. Use this key word in a maths sentence and explain it clearly. 'Odd'

Any number that cannot be made of pairs. The last digit is 1, 3, 5, 7 or 9. Use this word when showing your method, then check your final answer is reasonable.

3. Spot and fix this common maths mistake.

Mistake: Children may think a number is an odd number if the tens digit is odd. Correction: Reinforce the tens number being even by showing the groups of 2 We only need to look at the ones digit to see if a number is odd or even.

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