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Finding Prime
Fifth and sixth graders explore prime numbers. They work with a partner to build rectangular arrays using twelve tiles. Factor pairs are noted and recorded on graph paper. Pupils construct rectangular arrays with a prime number and...
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Prime Numbers: Eratosthenes' Sieve
By offering a step-by-step explanation of how to identify prime numbers, this presentation would be a terrific way to give learners a visual example of prime numbers. This is a simple, and easy way, for students to understand the "why"...
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Prime Numbers
Remembering which numbers are prime can be a snap if you have a graphic to help you out. As this printable 8x11 image will tell you, a prime is a number which can only be divided by one and itself. Number 1-100 are enclosed in pretty...
Illustrative Mathematics
Numbers in a Multiplication Table
Identifying patterns is a crucial skill for all mathematicians, young and old. Explore the multiplication table with your class, using patterns and symmetry to teach about square numbers, prime numbers, and the commutative and identity...
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Prime Factorization
Factoring is an important math skill, and it's often quite confusing for youngsters. This presentation does a good job of showing the basic skills and vocabulary needed to begin to understand this important process. Prime numbers,...
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Factors of Numbers from 31 to 65
Finding factors is an integral aspect of multiplication. Although there are two examples here, they don't illustrate the process so you will still need to model this a few times for scholars. First, mathematicians list the factors for...
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Prime and Composite Numbers
Prime and composite numbers are the focus of this mathematics lesson. In it, learners practice techniques for identifying these two types of numbers. They utilize the Inspiration program to complete a task that is clearly explained, and...
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Smart Cookie Factors
Learners examine the concept of finding the greatest common factor. They complete number of activities as they practice identifying prime and composite numbers. Pupils apply rules of divisibility and find the greatest common factor while...
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Prime Composite Worksheet
Children determine if the 45 numbers listed are prime numbers or composite numbers. They check off their answers. A very good resource!
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Probability of Numbers
For this applying the probability of numbers from one to fifty worksheet, students find divisors, prime numbers, composite numbers, and designated place value numbers. Students solve five problems.
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Factor Trees
In this factor trees worksheet, students make factor trees for 2 through 4 digit numbers. Students complete 20 factor trees for these numbers.
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Babylonian Mathematics I
Learners examine a Babylonian clay tablet and the mathematics found on it as a catalyst to investigate a variety of mathematical ideas. They work with prime numbers, classify numbers as whole, integer, rational, or irrational and use...
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Time for Prime
Explore prime numbers. Learners use an interactive 100's chart to identify prime numbers, discuss a glossary of terms, use cards to list multiples of 2,3,4,5, and play a bingo game.
Third Rail Games
Factor Samurai
Master composite and prime numbers with this fast-moving game. Using your sword, slice those composite numbers and watch them break up into factors. Slice again if those factors are composite. However, watch out for prime numbers,...
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Solving Math Problems In the Real World
Upper elementary and middles schoolers discuss and solve real world applications of math. They use formulas for volume and percents to answer real world questions. In the second part of the instructional activity, groups write and solve...
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Factors, Primes, Squares
Teach the joys of factoring and introduce prime and square numbers. Upper elementary learners are introduced to these concepts through complete definitions, examples, and practice problems. A variety of strategies, such as factor trees...
Helping with Math
Factors With Prime and Composite Numbers (1 of 2)
Math monsters examine nine numbers, factor them, and then determine if they are composite or prime. You can print this learning exercise off of the website, but it does not fit neatly onto one page. Consider projecting it on your class...
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Identify Prime and Composite Numbers
Fourth and fifth graders identify numbers as prime or composite, list composite numbers that could be mistaken for prime and answer a "prediction" question.
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Prime and Composite Numbers - Kenwood Academy
Learners investigate prime and composite numbers. They use a number chart and cross out multiples of 2,3,5 etc. up to 100. Pupils fold pieces of masking tape around pennies and label them with composite numbers, then fold masking tape...
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Challenge: Prime Numbers
In this exploring prime numbers worksheets, learners use the definition of prime numbers to solve 4 problems, then list prime and composite numbers from 2-18.
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Prime and Composite Number Mini Lab
Elementary schoolers determine the attributes of prime and composite numbers. Pupils, working in pairs, participate in an activity in which they use manipulatives to show the rectangles that can be made from square tiles. They practice...
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Prime Numbers and Factors
Solving factor trees is a helpful way to introduce prime numbers. Your math class practices using this method along with two-column tables to find if a number is prime or not. They also learn other vocabulary, such as composite numbers,...
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Prime And Composite Numbers - Fuzoku Elementary
Fourth graders investigate the concept of prime and composite numbers. Students study the visual representation for the numbers and use the pictures in order to develop designs for larger numbers. The goal of the instructional activity...
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Prime Factorizations - Post Test
In this prime factorizations worksheet, students complete a set of 10 multiple choice questions. Students may print out the test or click on a link to see answers.