Prime Numbers and Composite Numbers
Students will identify prime numbers up to 100 and understand the concept of composite numbers.
Key Questions
- Justify why 2 is the only even prime number.
- Analyze the Sieve of Eratosthenes method for finding prime numbers.
- Compare prime numbers with composite numbers, providing examples of each.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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