Year 4 - Maths
Identify patterns of odd and even numbers in the times tables
7 times table: odd and even patterns, square numbers and tests of divisibility
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will represent counting in sevens as the 7-table, explaining the relationship between adjacent multiples. The unit also looks at odd and even patterns in times tables and identifies square numbers.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to identify patterns of odd and even numbers in the times tables.
Key Notes
- When both factors are odd, the product will be odd.
- When one factor is odd and the other is even, the product will be even.
- When both factors are even, the product will be even.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Odd: An odd number is any whole number that cannot be divided exactly by 2 The ones digit is 1, 3, 5, 7 or 9
- Even: Any whole number that can be divided exactly by 2 is an even number. The ones digit is 0, 2, 4, 6 or 8
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils might not recognise patterns of odd and even numbers across different times tables.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Solve this in steps: explain the method from this lesson and why each step matters.
When both factors are odd, the product will be odd. When one factor is odd and the other is even, the product will be even.
2. Use this key word in a maths sentence and explain it clearly. 'Odd'
An odd number is any whole number that cannot be divided exactly by 2 The ones 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: Pupils might not recognise patterns of odd and even numbers across different times tables. Correction: Recap what an odd and even number is. Remind children even numbers result from multiplying by even factors and odd numbers result from odd factors.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Explain the relationship between adjacent multiples of seven Study Guide
- Identify and use square numbers to solve problems Study Guide
- Represent a square number Study Guide
- Represent counting in sevens as the 7 times table Study Guide
- Use divisibility rules for 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10 times tables to solve problems Study Guide
- Use divisibility rules for 3, 4, 6 and 8 times tables to solve problems Study Guide
- Use knowledge of the 7 times table to solve problems Study Guide
- Use known facts from the 2, 5 and 6 times tables to solve problems involving the 7 times table Study Guide
- Use patterns of odd and even numbers in the times tables to solve problems Study Guide
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