Beat the BANK
number sense · identifying even and odd numbers
To identify numbers as even or odd [2.OA.C.3].
Beat the BANK is a Grade 2 number sense game built around predicting whether a die roll will be odd or even. Students make a prediction, decide how many counters to risk, and then compare the roll with their choice. The betting structure makes parity matter because students have to commit before seeing the result.
Use it in a small group when students are learning to recognize odd and even numbers quickly and explain what makes a number belong to either category. The repeated predictions can also open discussion about whether odd and even outcomes on a standard die are equally likely. Create a free Find a Math Game account to generate teacher-ready lesson support for Beat the BANK. Free accounts include 3 lifetime lesson generations and require no credit card.
- Grades:
- 2
- Players:
- 2–6 players
- Materials:
- dice, counters
- Classroom use:
- small group
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