It is odd – or is it?
In this lesson, students investigate the properties of odd and even numbers. They use their discoveries to confirm calculations involving addition, subtraction and multiplication.
Additional details |
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| Year level(s) | Year 4 |
|---|---|
| Audience | Teacher |
| Purpose | Teaching resource |
| Format | Web page |
| Teaching strategies and pedagogical approaches | Questioning, Differentiated teaching, Collaborative learning |
| Keywords | odd and even, efficient strategies, conjecture, reasoning, Maths Hub lesson plan |
Curriculum alignment |
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| Curriculum connections | Critical and creative thinking |
| Strand and focus | Number |
| Topics | Addition and subtraction, Multiplication and division |
| AC: Mathematics (V9.0) content descriptions |
AC9M4N02
Explain and use the properties of odd and even numbers
AC9M4N06
Develop efficient strategies and use appropriate digital tools for solving problems involving addition and subtraction, and multiplication and division where there is no remainder
AC9M4A02
Recall and demonstrate proficiency with multiplication facts up to 10 x 10 and related division facts; extend and apply facts to develop efficient mental strategies for computation with larger numbers without a calculator |
| Numeracy progression |
Number and place value (P7)
Additive strategies (P8) Multiplicative strategies (P6) |
Copyright details |
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| Organisation | Commonwealth of Australia |
| Copyright | © 2024 Commonwealth of Australia. Creative Commons BY 4.0. |
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