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ACARA AC9M5N02, Prime, composite and square numbers

Year 5 ยท Number

Identify and describe the properties of prime, composite and square numbers and use them to solve problems and simplify calculations.

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Teaching guide

What students learn

Identify and describe the properties of prime, composite and square numbers and use them to solve problems and simplify calculations.

How to teach it

Test whether a number has exactly two factors (prime) or more (composite) using arrays. Learn that 1 is neither.

Worked example
Is 60 prime or composite?
Answer: composite

Generated and checked in code, so it is correct.

Watch out for

Calling 1 prime, and assuming all odd numbers are prime (9, 15).

Prime & Composite worksheets

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Sets A-F are the same worksheet with different questions - print any (or all) for fresh practice.

Sets A-F are the same worksheet with different questions - print any (or all) for fresh practice.

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