Exploring Even and Odd Numbers

The video introduces Even Steven and Odd Todd, two characters that help explain even and odd numbers. Even Steven has even-numbered body parts, while Odd Todd has odd-numbered ones. The video uses practical examples, such as sorting socks and counting dog toys, to demonstrate how to identify even and odd numbers. It concludes with a candy-sharing activity to reinforce the concept that even numbers can be split into equal groups, while odd numbers cannot.

What is a characteristic of an even number?

• It can be divided into two equal groups.

• It always ends with a 5.

• It cannot be divided into equal groups.

• It is always a prime number.

Which of the following is an odd number?

• 20

• 15

• 12

• 8

How can you determine if a number is odd using objects?

• By splitting them into two groups and checking if one group has more.

• By counting them in threes.

• By arranging them in a circle.

• By counting them in fives.

If you have 12 dog toys, what type of number is 12?

• Even

• Composite

• Prime

• Odd

What happens when you have 25 candies and try to split them into two equal groups?

• Both groups will have 13 candies.

• One group will have more candies than the other.

• The candies will disappear.

• Both groups will have 12 candies.

What is the result when you split 26 candies into two groups?

• One group has 12 candies.

• Both groups have 13 candies.

• Both groups have 15 candies.

• One group has 14 candies.

Which character takes candy when there is an odd number in the bag?

• Candy Cat

• Mighty Owl

• Odd Todd

• Even Steven