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Study Jams! Prime & Composite Numbers InteractiveStudy Jams! Prime & Composite Numbers Interactive
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3rd - 6th
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Study Jams! Prime & Composite Numbers

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Prime or composite, that is the question. Teach your class how to find the answer with this step-by-step presentation that defines and provides examples of each type of number. When addressing larger numbers, divisibility rules are presented that help to determine possible factors. A great resource that develops number sense and prepares young mathematicians for learning about prime factorization and greatest common factors.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

composite numbers, divisibility rules, factors, factoring, prime numbers

Additional Tags

math

Pros

  • Includes a variety of practice problems related to prime and composite numbers
  • Presentation and Try It! problems are printable
  • Allows the instructor to set the pace of the presentation and supplement instruction where appropriate

Cons

  • Teacher must clarify for students that the number one is neither prime nor composite

Common Core

4.OA.B.4 MP7 MP8

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