Odd and Even Numbers Teaching Resources
Teaching odd and even numbers is about to get easier with printable odd and even number worksheets, sorting activities to download and even some free teaching resources created by teachers for your primary maths classes.
Whether you're teaching the concept of even and odd numbers for the very time or you're revisiting these digits to explore more advanced maths skills with your upper years students, this collection of maths teaching resources includes Australian maths curriculum-aligned options.
Explore the entire collection for activities you can add to your lesson plans and rotations with differentiated and editable options included. Best of all, you'll find that each one has already been reviewed by an expert teacher on the Teach Starter team to ensure it's ready to use in your classroom!
New to teaching this maths concept, or just looking for some new ideas? Read on for a primer from our teacher team, including a kid-friendly definition of both odd numbers and even numbers and ideas for how to teach this concept!
What Are Odd and Even Numbers? Kid-Friendly Definitions
Let's get started with some kid-friendly definitions that you can use when you're explaining what these numbers are to your students.
Odd Numbers Definition
Odd numbers are whole numbers that cannot be divided into two equal groups. When you count the odd numbers, you'll notice that there's always a space of one number between them.
Odd Numbers Examples: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and so on are all odd numbers.
Even Numbers Definition
Even numbers are whole numbers that can be divided into two equal groups without any leftovers. When you count the even numbers, you'll see that there are no spaces between them.
Even Numbers Examples: The numbers 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and so on are all even.
Why Do We Teach Odd and Even Numbers?
Understanding the difference between an odd number and an even number and how each of these types of whole numbers functions prepares your students for plenty of maths concepts they will encounter as they progress in their educational journey.
Odd and Even Numbers Help With Division
These numbers provide a simple and concrete way to introduce the concept of divisibility. Knowing the difference will help kids understand that numbers can be categorised based on whether they can be divided evenly by 2 or not.
They Help With Recognising Patterns
There are patterns and rules related to odd and even numbers that help students develop problem-solving skills and analytical thinking.
They're Part of Maths Mentals
Understanding odd and even numbers can aid in maths mentals and improve our students' arithmetic skills, making it easier for them to perform the various mathematical operations.
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Odd and Even Numbers PowerPoint
A 23 slide editable PowerPoint template to use when introducing odd and even numbers to younger students.
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Odd and Even Numbers Sorting Activity
Identify and sort 2- and 3-digit numbers into odd and even categories.
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Even and Odd Numbers Task Cards - Word Problems
Identify odd and even numbers within word problems with a set of task cards.
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Odd and Even Properties Sorting Activity
Explore the properties of odd and even numbers when added, subtracted, divided and multiplied with this fun sorting activity
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Properties of Odd and Even Numbers Exit Tickets
Check for student understanding with these Odd and Even Properties exit tickets for the classroom.
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Odd and Even Properties Board Game
Help children practise identifying odd and even results of sums with this fun board game.
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Odd and Even Properties Slides and Ladders
Practise determining odd and even results of sums with this fun Slides and Ladders Game.
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Odd and Even Properties Worksheet
Predict and confirm if the product of adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing sums is odd or even.
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Odd and Even Number Games
Practise identifying odd and even numbers in this fun set of game boards.
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Odd and Even Number Spinner Template
Make an odd and even number spinner to use during maths lessons.
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Odd and Even Interactive Activity (Double Digit Sums)
Engage students in odd and even numbers within double digit sums with this interactive activity.
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Even or Odd Kaboom Game
Practise odd and even identification with an exciting game of Kaboom!
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Odd and Even Numbers Under 20 Task Cards
Practise determining if groups of objects or sums are odd or even using this set of task cards.
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Odd or Even Sorting Game (Coins)
Help your students reinforce their knowledge of odd and even numbers with this fun coin sorting activity.
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Odd and Even Task Cards
Help your students consolidate their knowledge of odd and even numbers with this set of task cards.
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Odd and Even Numbers Worksheet (Basic)
Introduce and explore odd and even numbers with this set of odd and even number worksheets.
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Odd and Even Properties Interactive Activity
Engage students in odd and even numbers with this interactive activity.
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Odd or Even Under 20 Cut and Paste Worksheets
Review odd and even numbers with this set of two cut and paste worksheets.
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Addition and Subtraction Rules for Odd and Even Numbers Matching Activity
A matching game to play when learning addition and subtraction rules for odd and even numbers.
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Odd or Even Number Popcorn Sorting Activity
Sort popcorn shaped numbers into either the odd popcorn bucket or the even popcorn bucket.
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Counting Odd and Even Numbers Worksheet Pack
Identify odd and even numbers in a variety of activities in these odd and even worksheets.
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Odd and Even Interactive Task Cards
Practise determining if a number is odd or even with this space-themed interactive activity.
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Odd and Even Monsters Sorting Activity
Sort odd and even numbers in this fun monster-themed sorting activity.
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Odd and Even Concertina Template
Create an odd and even number concertina to use as a tool during maths lessons on odd and even numbers.
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Odd and Even Numbers Poster Set
Help students memorise the rules for identifying odd and even numbers.
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Even or Odd Socks Worksheets
Predict and confirm if a number is odd or even by pairing socks using this fun set of worksheets.
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Divisibility Rules Brochure Template
Learn and apply the rules of divisibility by completing this maths brochure template.
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It's Autumn! Odd and Even Number Sort
Identify and sort 2- and 3-digit numbers into odd and even categories with an autumn-themed maths activity.
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St. Patrick's Day Maths Activity - Odd and Even Number Sort
Sort odd and even numbers into their corresponding pots with a St. Patricks Day theme!
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Identifying Odd Numbers Worksheet
A fun activity to help your students to identify odd numbers.
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Identifying Even Numbers Worksheet
A fun activity to help your students to identify even numbers.
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Numbers 1 to 100 - Odds, Evens and Counting in 5's - Trees
Numbers 1 to 100 displayed on a bright and colourful poster.