Number crunchers^©

A fun song to help you learn odd and even numbers, especially suitable for Key Stage 1

Words and Music by Peter Fardell

Used by permission of Oxford University Press

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Song Lyrics View: Normal

I’m a number cruncher and my name is Bod.
I like numbers if they’re odd.
All odd numbers taste just fine,
And they end in 1, 3, 5, 7, 9!

I’m a number cruncher and my name is Steven.
I like numbers if they’re even.
All even numbers just taste just great,
And they end in nought, 2, 4, 6, 8!

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Song Information

A fun song to help you learn odd and even numbers, especially suitable for Key Stage 1

Year group 1, 2, 3, 4

Accompaniment Accompanied

Vocal range an 8ve

Musical feature dotted rhythms

Key stage KS1, KS2

Subject Mathematics

Vocal format Unison

Lyrics/Song Sheets

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Teaching Song Guides

Number crunchers (notes and activities)

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Comments about Number crunchers

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Posted 3rd Feb 2010 09:05

This is a great warm up to get my infants singing!!

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Song Writer Biography

Peter Fardell

Peter has worked as primary teacher at Key Stage 1 level. He composed this song as a means to teach mathematics to children at a young age.

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Publication information

Double Trouble

Peter Fardell
Published by Golden Apple Productions

Double Trouble uses catchy tunes and clever lyrics to teach mathematical concepts. Ideal for whole-class lessons where knowledge and skills are introduced, developed or reinforced. All the songs are valuable for leading on to questioning and problem-solving activities.

Audio and copyright information

Audio Information
The audio tracks were recorded specially for the Sing Up programme by Finchley Children’s Music Group, mixed and mastered by Nic Rowley at Vandborg Studios.

Copyright Information
All copyright music in the Sing Up programme is used by permission. The songwriters and/or copyright holders have been remunerated under due licensing arrangements. Find out more about copyright by visiting the UK Music and Sound Rights websites.