Divisible by 2? Task Cards

Divisibility is a fundamental concept in mathematics that helps us understand how numbers can be divided evenly by one another. Understanding divisibility by 2 plays an important role in understanding and classifying numbers as either odd or even. 

This set of task cards, created by a teacher, has been designed to engage students in determining whether a group of objects or a given number is divisible by 2. It includes a total of 20 task cards, each with a different question or scenario to assess students’ understanding of divisibility by 2. 

More Odd and Even Activities

In addition to individual student work time, use these task cards in a variety of other ways, including:

🛴 Scoot Activity

Place the cards around the room in numerical order and give each student a recording sheet. Assign students or pairs to a starting point card. Give students time to review the card and record their answers in the corresponding space on their paper. Students will rotate to the next card when you say, “SCOOT!” Continue in this manner until students return to their starting point. 

👋 Exit Ticket 

Use these cards as a formative assessment after your lesson. Pick a random assortment of cards and project them on the board for the whole class to see. Students can record their answers on a sheet of paper, sticky note or notebook. 

Easily Prepare This Resource for Your Students

Use the dropdown icon on the Download button to choose between the PDF or Google Slides version of this resource. A recording sheet and answer key are also included with this download.

Print on cardboard for added durability and longevity. Place all pieces in a folder or large envelope for easy access. 

To keep the task cards out of pockets or under desks, punch a hole in the corner of each and place them on a binder ring. 

Sustainability Tip: Print a few recording sheets on cardboard and slip them into write-and-wipe sleeves. Students can record their answers with a whiteboard marker, then erase and reuse them.  

This resource was created by Cassandra Friesen, a Teach Starter Collaborator.

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