Understanding Even and Odd Numbers

What is the defining characteristic of an even number?

• It can be divided by three.

• It is a prime number.

• It is greater than ten.

• It can be paired equally.

In the candy example, how many candies were left unpaired to determine the number was odd?

• Four candies

• Three candies

• Two candies

• One candy

How many candies were there initially in the example where they were all paired?

• 6 candies

• 5 candies

• 7 candies

• 8 candies

When using magnets, what indicates that a number is odd?

• Magnets are in a straight line.

• All magnets are paired.

• Magnets form a circle.

• One magnet is left without a pair.

In the magnet example, how many magnets were there in the row that was identified as odd?

• 6 magnets

• 7 magnets

• 8 magnets

• 5 magnets