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73, 99, 62, 81

Which of these numbers is not like the other?

Were you able to figure which of those numbers does not belong?

If you said 62 is not like the other numbers, you are correct! 62 is an even number, whereas the other numbers are odd.

How can you tell the difference between an even and an odd number?

Let's watch a video clip to find out! Before you watch the video, copy the following chart onto a piece of paper:

Even Rules

Odd Rules

As you watch the video, complete the chart by writing down ways you can identify even and odd numbers. Watch Even & Odd Numbers - Third Grade Math Lesson (Turtle Diary):

What is the difference between an even and an odd number?

Make sure you have the following information in your chart:

Even Rules	Odd Rules
Have a 0, 2, 4, 6, or 8 in the ones place. Can be divided evenly by 2. This means that when you divide 2 into an even number, there is no remainder.	Have a 1, 3, 5, 7, or 9 in the ones place. Cannot be divided by two. When you divide 2 into an odd number, you will have a remainder.