Unit 1 Characteristics of Numbers

Content Emphasis/ Big Ideas

In this unit, students investigate various attributes of numbers (i.e., prime, composite, even, and odd). An emphasis is placed on teaching these ideas conceptually, allowing students to develop their own understandings through the manipulation of concrete tools and by creating visual representations.

Standards:

• MTH.G5.3.a Identify and describe the characteristics of prime and composite numbers (PRS 1)
• MTH.G5.3.b Identify and describe the characteristics of even and odd numbers (PRS 1) 

Skills:

1. Odd and Even
2. Prime and Composite
3. Prime Factorization

Odd and Even

Instructional Videos

Practice Items

Identifying Odd or Even Numbers (Khan Academy)

Skills Based Games

Odd-Even Fruit Splat

Prime and Composite

Instructional Video

Practice Items

Identifying Prime and Composite (Khan Academy)

Skill Based Game

MathPup Treasure Hunt

Prime Factorization

Instructional Videos

Practice Item

Prime Factorization Practice (Khan Academy)

Skill Based Game

Meteor Defense

Additional Resources:

STMath (60 Minutes recommended per week)

Math at Home