What Are Prime Numbers
Grade 6•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can identify prime numbers as whole numbers greater than 1 that have no positive divisors other than 1 and themselves.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 4 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What is a prime number? Provide a definition in your own words.
2. List all the factors of the number 11. Is it a prime number? Explain your reasoning.
3. Identify whether the following numbers are prime or not prime: 14, 17, 20, and 23. Provide a brief explanation for each.
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What are Prime Numbers? | Math with Mr. J
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