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Session 34: Composite Numbers

Session Title

Composite Numbers

Objective

  1. Define composite numbers and differentiate them from prime numbers

    Identify composite numbers through factorisation

    factorization

      Develop problem-solving and collaboration skills

      Concepts

      A number that is divisible by a number other than 1 and the number itself, is called a composite number.

      Material Required

        Chalk & Board

        Game Card

        Methodology

        Activity-based and Cognitive skill-based

        Session Duration

        		 12090 Minutes

        Introduction Activity 


        GAME TIME: Guess My Number (( 15 minutes )


        "Guess My Number" is a math-related game where one person thinks of a number between 1 and 100 and gives hints about its properties, such as "My number is odd" or "It's a multiple of 3." Students take turns guessing the number, and after each guess, they receive a hint, like "Too high" or "You're getting closer." The game continues until someone correctly guesses the number. 


        promoting critical thinking, problem-solving, and mathematical reasoning in a fun and engaging way.


        Composite Number:- Define ( 15 minutes )


        A composite number is a natural number greater than 1 that has more than two factors. This means it can be divided evenly by numbers other than 1 and itself.


        For example:


        4 is composite because its factors are 1, 2, and 4.


        6 is composite because its factors are 1, 2, 3, and 6.


        In contrast, a prime number has only two factors: 1 and itself (e.g., 2, 3, 5, 7).



        Main Topic/ Activity: 


        Composite Quest  ( 45 minutes )


        Each child receives a card with the numbers 1 to 100 written on it. They are then instructed to circle the composite numbers. The first child to complete the task wins.







        Expected Learning  Outcome:

        Knowledge building-

        • Understand factorization

        • Differentiate Prime and Composite numbers 


        Skill Building-

        • Critical thinking

        • Pattern recognumbers

        • Speed and accuracy 


        Review Questions/Assessment/Tasks 


        Follow up Tasks


        Home work:

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