Mathematics·Multiplication & Division·conceptual
Odd and even numbers
Recognise odd and even numbers
Suggested ages 6–7
Learning journey
Your child is building the foundations of multiplication and division — learning their 2, 5, and 10 times tables, understanding what these operations mean, and solving problems using arrays and repeated addition.
Evidence of understanding
- Identify whether a given number is odd or even
- Explain that even numbers can be divided into 2 equal groups
- Spot the pattern: even numbers end in 0, 2, 4, 6, or 8
Assessment prompt
If you give Odd and even numbers a number like 37 or 84, can they quickly tell you whether it's odd or even — and explain how they know?
Standards alignment
Maths/Y2/MD/1GB · uk-nc-2013
Recall multiplication and division facts
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 1