Prime Numbers Teacher Resources

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"...

Prime numbers are very special numbers. This clip defines what a prime number is and then provides a song to help students remember what they are. This could be a very helpful teaching strategy for kinesthetic learners. Music builds memory.

A stop action video demonstrating how 2,3, 5, 7, and 11 are prime numbers. There is no dialogue in the video so the class has to pay attention and be able to read to follow the video. I recommend playing the music on low volume so as not...

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.

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,...

The only factor to consider in determining prime numbers is the factors of the number. Young mathematicians learn to identify prime numbers. They see that a prime number is any number with only one and itself as its factors.

A very quick look at a multiplication table and how to eliminate numbers according to multiples of 2,3, 5, and 7. After eliminating these multiples, the numbers you are left with are prime.

Is math real? Scholars first learn about the Goldbach conjecture and prime numbers as an introduction to the philosophical idea of whether numbers actually exist. The video continues on to use an example of a circle to consider math from...

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...

Prime numbers are the focus of this math worksheet. Students follow directions to identify prime numbers on a hundreds chart. Students follow clear directions in order to find a total of 25 prime numbers on the chart.

In this prime numbers worksheet, students read facts and complete comprehension activities. In this graph construction and drawing worksheet, students complete two activities.

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...

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.

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.

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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

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.

Using the numbers 225 and 270, the narrator explains how to find the greatest common factor and the least common multiple. This presentation could be used in conjunction with other videos in a series exploring how to identify prime...

In this identifying prime numbers from one to fifty worksheet, students review prime numbers and color the prime numbers on the chart. Students color 15 answers. 

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...

In this TAKS math quiz worksheet, students take an online quiz focused on prime numbers. Quiz can be graded online by clicking a link.