Why numbers are odd or even
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From 14, 13, 15, 17, which number is even?
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Answer: 14
- Even numbers have no leftover when grouped in pairs.
- 14 has the required property.
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Victorian Curriculum F–10 Version 2.0
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Use pairs and number properties to explain odd and even results.
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- VC2M3N01-C01Recognise odd and even numbers.
- VC2M3N01-C02Use pairing rules for operations.
- VC2M3N01-C03Check an odd-even claim.
- VC2M3N01-C04Demonstrate and explain odd/even properties with collections
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- D01Recognise odd and even numbersRecognise odd and even numbers.
- D02Use pairing rules for operationsUse pairing rules for operations.
- D03Check an odd-even claimCheck an odd-even claim.