Odd Even number investigation (to 20)

What’s included?
This download includes x7 sheets in landscape orientation to investigate which numbers are odd and even from 1 to 20.

Who’s it for?
This resource has been designed for pupils in years one and two as well as older students needing additional learning support.

Resource layout
Page 1 has x7 step by step instructions and a visual example of how to use the resource (as described in the instructions) for adults to reference to help learners get started. There is a simple sentence identifying what ‘odd’ and ‘even’ means, however learners are able to investigate each individual number in turn (from 1 to 20) to find this out for themselves.

This resource could precede the ‘odd/even numbers investigation to 100’ resource which is also available in my TES shop.

Pages 2 to 6 Learners systematically work their way through the numbers (in order) from 1 to 20. For each number learners draw the correct number of dots, alternating between drawing a dot on the left then a dot on right (repeated) until the correct number of dots has been recorded. After doing this learners need to identify whether the amount of the dots on the left and right is ‘different’ or ‘the same’ and it is this which helps learners to identify whether each number is odd or even.

There is a clear space for learners to write their name on the right side of each sheet and a space to write the number date at the top (right).

Page 7 provides an opportunity for learners to consolidate their knowledge and record which numbers are ‘odd’ (in the red box on the left) and which numbers are even (in the green box on the right). Learners could complete page 7 on their own (from memory) or use their completed pages 2-6 as a reference to help with completing page 7 if needed.

Important message…
ANY issues with any of this please don’t hesitate to let me know - I am happy to make changes. Feedback would be wonderful! Thank you!