EVEN OR ODD - SUBTRACTION
mixed operations · subtracting card values and identifying odd or even dice sums
To subtract and add within 20, to identify numbers as even or odd
EVEN OR ODD - SUBTRACTION is a Grade 2 card-and-dice game that combines subtraction with odd and even reasoning. Players subtract the smaller card value from the larger and say the difference aloud. A dice result then determines whether the highest or lowest difference wins the round, so students must calculate accurately and compare the numbers they produce.
Use it in a small group for subtraction review when you also want parity language woven into play. The changing win condition keeps students watching everyone’s differences instead of focusing only on their own cards. Generate teacher-ready support for EVEN OR ODD - SUBTRACTION with a free Find a Math Game account. No credit card; 3 lesson generations for life.
- Grades:
- 2
- Players:
- 2–6 players
- Materials:
- dice, cards
- Classroom use:
- small group
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