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reSolve: Algebra – odds and evens

This sequence of two lessons focuses on developing students' understanding of the properties of odd and even numbers. Students explore the results of adding and subtracting odd and even numbers and use these results to make generalisations. They then apply this generalisation to solve problems and to explore patterns. The sequence is outlined in detail including curriculum links, vocabulary, materials needed, discussion points and student resources such as templates. This sequence is part of the reSolve: Mathematics by Inquiry program.

Additional details
Year level(s)	Year 4
Audience	Teacher
Purpose	Teaching resource
Format	Downloadable resources
Teaching strategies and pedagogical approaches	Mathematics investigation
Keywords	addition, even, odd, subtraction
Curriculum alignment
Curriculum connections	Numeracy
Strand and focus	Number, Build understanding, Apply understanding, Algebra
Topics	Addition and subtraction, Patterns and algebra, Operating with number
AC: Mathematics (V9.0) content descriptions	AC9M4A01 Find unknown values in numerical equations involving addition and subtraction, using the properties of numbers and operations AC9M4N02 Explain and use the properties of odd and even numbers
Numeracy progression	Additive strategies (P8) Number patterns and algebraic thinking (P4) Multiplicative strategies (P6)
Copyright details
Organisation	reSolve Maths by Inquiry
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