Understanding Odd and Even Properties

Understanding the different rules that apply to odd and even numbers when you add, subtract, multiply, and divide is crucial to understanding odd and even numbers. This poster set breaks down all the options and results of each possible sum.

The five posters included in this download cover the following topics:

• Addition Rules when adding odd and even numbers with examples.
• Subtraction Rules when adding odd and even numbers with examples.
• Multiplication Rules when adding odd and even numbers with examples.
• Division Rules when adding odd and even numbers with examples.
• A poster that details all four with examples.

The beauty of this resource is that you can pick and choose which poster you want to display in your classroom based on the topic you are currently focusing your teaching on.

How to Use These Odd and Even Posters in the Classroom

These posters have been created to be a versatile resource in your classroom. Here are some suggested ways you can use these in the classroom.

• Print them on cardstock and display them on your math display for a visual reminder for students.
• Print four to a page and use a ring binder to turn them into a flip book each student can have handy during math lessons to refer to.
• Use the editable Google Slide to delete the sum examples and have students add these themselves.

Download and Display Today!

Use the dropdown menu to choose between the PDF or editable Google Slide version of this resource. It is suggested you print these posters on cardstock to ensure the durability of the resource.

This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a Teach Starter collaborator.

Odd and Even Properties Activities

Here are some fantastic resources that accompany this set of posters perfectly:

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Odd and Even Properties Slides and Ladders

Practice determining odd and even results of sums with this fun Slides and Ladders Game.

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Odd and Even Properties Worksheet

Predict and confirm if the product of adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing sums is odd or even.

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3rd Grade Odd and Even Properties Task Cards

Assess students understanding of the properites of odd and even numbers with these task cards.