GRADE 2 · MATHEMATICS · TOPIC 6

Odd and Even Numbers

Even numbers can make pairs with nothing left over.

CONCEPT EXPLAINED

Understand the concept

Even numbers can make pairs with nothing left over.

SOLVED EXAMPLE

Is 17 odd or even?

  1. Step 1: 16 makes 8 pairs
  2. Step 2: One object remains
  3. Step 3: So 17 is odd.

Final answer: Odd

PRACTISE YOURSELF

Is 24 odd or even?

Show the answer

Even

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