Prime Numbers
If
you use blocks to model numbers you will find that the blocks can be
arranged into a variety of different rectangles. Take 12 for example.
Prime numbers
can only be arranged into a rectangle that is a single line.
Test
this statement to see if it is true and then explain why this is so?
Can you now write your own prime numbers law?
A
number is prime if it cannot
NB This Prime Number Math Wall Poster has had a rather significant update since I first made it c. 2004. Click on the image above to grab the new one of click the links below for the 'vintage' version hehehe
Prime Number
Challenge
- Word Version
Prime
Number
Challenge
- Acrobat Version
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poster can be added to your Math Vocabulary
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Help reference material :)
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