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Identify patterns of odd and even numbers in the times tables
I can identify patterns of odd and even numbers in the times tables.
New
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Year 4
Identify patterns of odd and even numbers in the times tables
I can identify patterns of odd and even numbers in the times tables.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- When both factors are odd, the product will be odd.
- When one factor is odd and the other is even, the product will be even.
- When both factors are even, the product will be even.
Keywords
Odd - An odd number is any whole number that cannot be divided exactly by 2 The ones digit is 1, 3, 5, 7 or 9
Even - Any whole number that can be divided exactly by 2 is an even number. The ones digit is 0, 2, 4, 6 or 8
Common misconception
Pupils might not recognise patterns of odd and even numbers across different times tables.
Recap what an odd and even number is. Remind children even numbers result from multiplying by even factors and odd numbers result from odd factors.
Highlighting odd and even products in different colours can support visualisation of the patterns. Pupils may also generalise about products beyond multiplication table facts.
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Lesson video
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Starter quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.
Match the label to the group of numbers it describes.
Multiples of 7
Even numbers
Multiples of 5
Odd numbers
Q2.
Match the sequence to the number that will come next.
42
70
60
81
Q3.
Complete: 7 × 10 − = 7 × 9
Q4.
Match the correct missing multiples in these sequences.
36
63
48
54
Q5.
When the Panda catches the star, it becomes 7 times the size. Which equation will show his new height?
4 cm + 7 = 11 cm
7 cm − 4 = 3 cm
Q6.
Sofia’s character caught a star to make it 42 cm tall. The star made it 7 times the size. How tall was it before it caught the star? cm
Exit quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.
Match the start and end of the sentence correctly.
odd
even
Q2.
Which expressions will give an even product?
7 × 5
7 × 9
Q3.
How can we find the product of 40?
Multiply two odd factors together.
Q4.
Which of these times tables has all even products?
7 times table
9 times table
Q5.
Which of these times tables have a pattern that results in the products alternating between odd and even?
8 times table
10 times table
Q6.
True or false. The products in the 9 times tables will always be odd.
True
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