Prime and Composite Numbers
Deepening understanding of prime and composite numbers, identifying them, and exploring their properties.
Key Questions
- Justify why the number 1 is neither prime nor composite.
- Analyze the distribution of prime numbers on the number line.
- Construct a list of prime numbers up to a given limit using the Sieve of Eratosthenes.
CBSE Learning Outcomes
Suggested Methodologies
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