Prime & composite numbers worksheets

Prime and composite worksheets ask fourth graders to classify numbers from 2 to 99 by counting their factors. Primes have exactly two factors; composites have more. Deciding takes a quick divisibility check with 2, 3, 5, and 7.

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What students need to know

A prime number has exactly two factors, 1 and itself. A composite number has more, and 1 is neither because it has only one.

This skill runs from 4th grade through 4th grade. Pick a grade above for level-matched sentences, teaching notes, and worksheets.

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4th grade

Prime and composite worksheets ask fourth graders to classify numbers from 2 to 99 by counting their factors. Primes have exactly two factors; composites have more. Deciding takes a quick divisibility check with 2, 3, 5, and 7.

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