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Why do this
problem?
This
activity is very good for exploring properties of odd (and
even) numbers. It can provide an opportunity for pupils to show
their skills in perseverance.
Key questions
What have you discovered so far?
Tell me about the numbers you've found.
Possible extension
Learners could explore even numbers and then compare their
findings to the odd numbers. Can they explain the
results?
Possible support
Many children will find it helpful to have calculators to
hand.