The instructor defines a prime polynomial as much the same as a prime number: they only have two factors, 1 and itself. She further demonstrates what a composite polynomial is to give an example of a polynomial that is not prime.

A detailed look at the importance of prime numbers, not only in math, but also in science and in the field of cryptography. [28:27]

This video is part 10 of a series. It shows a quick outline of how & why it works.

This QuickTime movie provides an opportunity to identify factors and with that information identify prime numbers. As you watch and listen to the teacher and student interact it helps clarify the thinking behind applying this concept.

This QuickTime movie continues using a hundreds chart to record all the prime numbers between 1 and 100 by eliminating all the composite numbers. As you watch and listen to the teacher and students interact it helps clarify the thinking...

This QuickTime movie uses a hundreds chart to record all the prime numbers between 1 and 100 by eliminating all the composite numbers. A pdf worksheet is available by clicking on the hyperlink at the bottom of the page. As you watch and...

This lesson introduces the rules of divisibility. It is 10 of 11 in the series titled "Divisibility Rules."

This lesson introduces the rules of divisibility. It is 2 of 11 in the series titled "Divisibility Rules."

This lesson introduces the rules of divisibility. It is 7 of 11 in the series titled "Divisibility Rules."

This lesson introduces the rules of divisibility.

This lesson introduces the rules of divisibility.

This video lesson demonstrates how to break down a monomial using prime factorization. Students can check their understanding with an assessment.