Composite Numbers

This website defines and gives background information oncomposite numbers, how a composite is different from a prime number, and gives examples to help students understand the difference. This resource can be used a refresher to teacher, student, or parent.The website provides several examples to model the process in whole, small, or individual instruction groups.

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Composite Numbers

Standards & Objectives

Academic standards
GLE 0406.2.3
Identify prime and composite numbers.
GLE 0506.2.2
Write natural numbers (to 50) as a product of prime factors and understand that this is unique (apart from order).
 
Alignment of this item to academic standards is based on recommendations from content creators, resource curators, and visitors to this website. It is the responsibility of each educator to verify that the materials are appropriate for your content area, aligned to current academic standards, and will be beneficial to your specific students.
 

References

Contributors: 
Nicole Bowling
Originator: 
Ayers Institute for Teacher Learning & Innovation