Odd Man or Even Man Out

Odd Man or Even Man Out is a Grade 6 probability game built around the parity of multiplication products. Two cards are flipped and multiplied; an odd product moves the Odd player forward, while an even product moves the Even player. After several games and role switches, students collect outcome data and compare what happened with the theoretical probability of odd and even products.

Use it for partner work when students are connecting probability with number properties. The repeated rounds create a data set that naturally raises the question of why even products occur more often. Create a free Find a Math Game account to generate teacher-ready lesson support for Odd Man or Even Man Out. No credit card, with 3 lifetime lesson generations.