Even or Odd? ~ Classify Numbers as Even or Odd while Learning about Voltaire.

Subject Area: Mathematics
Grade: 2
Domain: Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Cluster: Work with equal groups of objects to gain foundations for multiplication.

Standard: MAFS.2.OA.3.3 ~ Determine whether a group of objects (up to 20) has an odd or even number of members, e.g., by pairing objects or counting them by 2s; write an equation to express an even number as a sum of two equal addends.

Academic Vocabulary: even, odd, digits, ones, tens

Objective/Learning Target: The student will be able to classify numbers up to 20 as even or odd while learning about one of the greatest thinkers of the Enlightenment and forefather of the American and French Revolutions.

Essential Questions: How are even and odd numbers different?

Materials Needed: Make sure you have these materials ready:
1. Make one copy of the Entrance and Exit Slips for each student.

Time Required: Five minutes before the start of the lesson and five minutes at the end.

Recommended Grade Range: K-5: K-1 Enrichment; 2 On Level; 3-5 Re-teaching

Assessment: Exit Slip score