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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 content descriptions	ACMNA083 Find unknown quantities in number sentences involving addition and subtraction and identify equivalent number sentences involving addition and subtraction ACMNA071 Investigate and use the properties of odd and even numbers
National numeracy learning progression	Additive strategies - AdS6 Number patterns and algebraic thinking - NPA4
Copyright details
Organisation	reSolve Maths by Inquiry
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