MAFS.2.OA.3.3Archived Standard

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.
General Information
Subject Area: Mathematics
Grade: 2
Domain-Subdomain: Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Cluster: Level 2: Basic Application of Skills & Concepts
Cluster: Work with equal groups of objects to gain foundations for multiplication. (Supporting Cluster) -

Clusters should not be sorted from Major to Supporting and then taught in that order. To do so would strip the coherence of the mathematical ideas and miss the opportunity to enhance the major work of the grade with the supporting clusters.

Date Adopted or Revised: 02/14
Date of Last Rating: 02/14
Status: State Board Approved - Archived

Related Courses

This benchmark is part of these courses.
5012040: Mathematics - Grade Two (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
5015040: Physical Education - Grade 2 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2024 (current), 2024 and beyond)
7712030: Access Mathematics Grade 2 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2018, 2018 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
7715030: Access Physical Education Grade 2 (Specifically in versions: 2018 - 2023, 2023 and beyond (current))
5012005: Foundational Skills in Mathematics K-2 (Specifically in versions: 2019 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))

Related Access Points

Alternate version of this benchmark for students with significant cognitive disabilities.

Related Resources

Vetted resources educators can use to teach the concepts and skills in this benchmark.

Formative Assessments

Showing a Collection as Odd or Even:

Students are asked to determine if each of two collections has an odd or even number of objects, and to explain how they made their decisions.

Type: Formative Assessment

How Do You Know if a Number is Even or Odd?:

Students are asked to determine if a given number is even or odd.

Type: Formative Assessment

Is it Even or Odd?:

Students are asked to determine if a given number is even or odd.

Type: Formative Assessment

Even Numbers as the Sum of Two Equal Addends:

Students are asked to write even numbers within 20 as the sum of two equal addends.

Type: Formative Assessment

Lesson Plans

Is It Odd or Even?:

This lesson will introduce students to the concept of odd and even numbers. The lesson will show that objects that can be grouped by 2's (in pairs) represent even numbers and objects that cannot be grouped in pairs (have 1 left over) represent odd numbers. The lesson will also address two-digit numbers (up to 20) to show that the place value of the number in the ones place determines whether a two-digit number is odd or even.

Type: Lesson Plan

"Even" and "Odd" Go on a Picnic:

In this lesson, the class will be guided through solving even and odd questions involving a picnic scenario. Students will explore and discover various strategies for determining if numbers are even or odd based on whether they can be divided into two equal teams for a kickball game or whether everyone will have a buddy to pair up with on the picnic. A follow up lesson will need to be completed to address the second section of the standard involving writing an equation to express an even number as a sum of two equal addends.

Type: Lesson Plan

Even or Odd Model Base Inquiry:

In this lesson, the students will explore even and odd through a variety of hands-on learning activities. Rotating center ideas are also included in this lesson. Students will utilize model based inquiry to determine and justify knowledge of number sense up to 100, comparisons of groups, and odd/even relationships of numbers up to 20.

Type: Lesson Plan

Odds and Evens Dodgeball:

Students will create groups of objects to determine if a number is even or odd.

Type: Lesson Plan

Framing Odd and Even Numbers to Make an Even Odd Street:

In this lesson, students will determine if numbers 0-20 are even or odd. Students will begin to develop the understanding that place value (specifically the ones place) will be useful in determining whether a number is even or odd.

Type: Lesson Plan

Odds and Evens:

This resource helps students identify numbers as odd or even using a variety of methods including creating pairs, skip counting by two’s, using number lines, and arrays. It also leads them to understand that all even numbers can be written as a sum of equal addends and odds can be written as the sum of equal addends plus one.

This resource can be conducted as one lesson or can be spread over multiple mini sessions if needed as noted within this resource as Lesson 1 and Lesson 2.

 

Type: Lesson Plan

Original Student Tutorial

Beach Buddies: Even or Odd? :

Come explore even and odd numbers of objects and learn to determine if a group of objects has an even or odd number in this beach-themed, interactive tutorial.

Type: Original Student Tutorial

Problem-Solving Tasks

Red and Blue Tiles:

This task is specifically written so that students have opportunities to use different strategies to determine whether a set has an even or odd number of objects.

Type: Problem-Solving Task

Delayed Gratification:

The purpose of this task is for students to compare two options for a prize where the value of one is given $2 at a time, giving them an opportunity to "work with equal groups of objects to gain foundations for multiplication." This context also provides students with an introduction to the concept of delayed gratification, or resisting an immediate reward and waiting for a later reward, while working with money.

Type: Problem-Solving Task

MFAS Formative Assessments

Even Numbers as the Sum of Two Equal Addends:

Students are asked to write even numbers within 20 as the sum of two equal addends.

How Do You Know if a Number is Even or Odd?:

Students are asked to determine if a given number is even or odd.

Is it Even or Odd?:

Students are asked to determine if a given number is even or odd.

Showing a Collection as Odd or Even:

Students are asked to determine if each of two collections has an odd or even number of objects, and to explain how they made their decisions.

Original Student Tutorials Mathematics - Grades K-5

Beach Buddies: Even or Odd? :

Come explore even and odd numbers of objects and learn to determine if a group of objects has an even or odd number in this beach-themed, interactive tutorial.

Student Resources

Vetted resources students can use to learn the concepts and skills in this benchmark.

Original Student Tutorial

Beach Buddies: Even or Odd? :

Come explore even and odd numbers of objects and learn to determine if a group of objects has an even or odd number in this beach-themed, interactive tutorial.

Type: Original Student Tutorial

Problem-Solving Tasks

Red and Blue Tiles:

This task is specifically written so that students have opportunities to use different strategies to determine whether a set has an even or odd number of objects.

Type: Problem-Solving Task

Delayed Gratification:

The purpose of this task is for students to compare two options for a prize where the value of one is given $2 at a time, giving them an opportunity to "work with equal groups of objects to gain foundations for multiplication." This context also provides students with an introduction to the concept of delayed gratification, or resisting an immediate reward and waiting for a later reward, while working with money.

Type: Problem-Solving Task

Parent Resources

Vetted resources caregivers can use to help students learn the concepts and skills in this benchmark.

Problem-Solving Tasks

Red and Blue Tiles:

This task is specifically written so that students have opportunities to use different strategies to determine whether a set has an even or odd number of objects.

Type: Problem-Solving Task

Delayed Gratification:

The purpose of this task is for students to compare two options for a prize where the value of one is given $2 at a time, giving them an opportunity to "work with equal groups of objects to gain foundations for multiplication." This context also provides students with an introduction to the concept of delayed gratification, or resisting an immediate reward and waiting for a later reward, while working with money.

Type: Problem-Solving Task