Understanding Even and Odd Numbers

What is the main difference between even and odd numbers?

• Even numbers are always larger than odd numbers.

• Odd numbers can be divided into two equal groups.

• Odd numbers are always smaller than even numbers.

• Even numbers can be divided into two equal groups.

If you have 6 apples, how can you tell if this number is even?

• You can divide them into three groups of one with three leftovers.

• You can divide them into two groups of two with two leftovers.

• You can divide them into three groups of two with one leftover.

• You can divide them into two groups of three with no leftovers.

Which of the following numbers is odd?

• 4

• 2

• 8

• 5

How can you determine if the number 9 is odd?

• It can be divided into two equal groups with no leftovers.

• It is a multiple of 2.

• It ends in 0, 2, 4, 6, or 8.

• It ends in 1, 3, 5, 7, or 9.

What happens when you try to divide 17 cows into two equal groups?

• You get two groups of seven cows with three cows left over.

• You get two groups of six cows with five cows left over.

• You get two groups of nine cows with no cows left over.

• You get two groups of eight cows with one cow left over.