Composite Numbers Teacher Resources

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...

Create an understanding of prime numbers with the class after watching a video that examines different numbers and recognizes prime numbers as being those that do not have other factors than one and itself. The narrator then...

Fourth and fifth graders identify numbers as prime or composite, list composite numbers that could be mistaken for prime and answer a "prediction" question.

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...

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 lesson is for them to...

Create Venn diagrams. Your class will discover the relationships between even and prime numbers. Next, they will compare that to the relationship between odd and composite numbers.

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...

Nine true or false, multiple-choice, and discussion questions make up an interactive designed to reinforce scholars' knowledge of prime and composite numbers. A number chart reveals every prime number through 100. 

Start with the basics and introduce the first 24 numbers in the world of prime and composites. This graphic organizer has students list the factors and then categorize the numbers appropriately. A great way to organize information and...

In 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.

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...

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,...

Children determine if the 45 numbers listed are prime numbers or composite numbers. They check off their answers. A very good resource!

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...

Students explore the concept of prime and composite numbers. In this prime and composite numbers instructional activity, students determine if a number is prime or composite.

Students explore the concept of factoring composite numbers. In this factoring composite numbers lesson, students factor composite numbers. Students learn about composite numbers.

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...

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.

Students explore the concept of prime and composite numbers. In this prime and composite numbers lesson, students discover what makes a number prime or composite. Students then practice identifying primes and composites on the provided...

In this prime and composite numbers worksheet, students mark each 2 or 3 digit number as either prime or composite. Students complete 60 problems.

Learners find the factors to composite numbers. For this factor lesson, students discuss the definition of a composite number and how to find the factors. They complete a worksheet where they find the factors of multiple composite...

In this prime and composite numbers practice activity, students sharpen their math skills as they identify numbers as prime or composite to solve the optical illusion puzzle.

Number theory gets a workout in an activity that asks individuals to identify and color code the prime numbers and the composite numbers in the provided graphic.

Rushton explains prime and composite numbers by showing what numbers can be multiplied to get the numbers 1 - 11. He also explains that 0 and 1 are special numbers.