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Prime Time
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Prime Time
Introduction to Numbers
1
Prime Numbers
Numbers that can only be divided by 1 and
themselves.
2
Composite Numbers
Numbers with more than two factors.
3
Common Multiples
Numbers that are multiples of two or more
numbers. Example: 15, 30, 45 are common
multiples of 3 and 5.
4
Common Factors
Numbers that divide two or more numbers
exactly. Example: 1 and 2 are common factors of
14 and 36.
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Prime Time
Introduction to Numbers
1
Prime Numbers
Numbers that can only be divided by 1 and
themselves.
2
Composite Numbers
Numbers with more than two factors.
3
Common Multiples
Numbers that are multiples of two or more
numbers. Example: 15, 30, 45 are common
multiples of 3 and 5.
4
Common Factors
Numbers that divide two or more numbers
exactly. Example: 1 and 2 are common factors of
14 and 36.
The Idli-Vada Game
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Basic Rules
Players count in sequence. When a multiple of 3 appears, say "idli." For multiples of
5, say "vada."
2
Multiples of 3
Numbers like 3, 6, 9, 12... Players say "idli" instead of the number.
3
Multiples of 5
Numbers like 5, 10, 15, 20... Players say "vada" instead of the number.
4
Common Multiples
Numbers like 15, 30, 45... Players say "idli-vada" because these are multiples of
both 3 and 5.
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Prime Time
Introduction to Numbers
1
Prime Numbers
Numbers that can only be divided by 1 and
themselves.
2
Composite Numbers
Numbers with more than two factors.
3
Common Multiples
Numbers that are multiples of two or more
numbers. Example: 15, 30, 45 are common
multiples of 3 and 5.
4
Common Factors
Numbers that divide two or more numbers
exactly. Example: 1 and 2 are common factors of
14 and 36.
The Idli-Vada Game
1
Basic Rules
Players count in sequence. When a multiple of 3 appears, say "idli." For multiples of
5, say "vada."
2
Multiples of 3
Numbers like 3, 6, 9, 12... Players say "idli" instead of the number.
3
Multiples of 5
Numbers like 5, 10, 15, 20... Players say "vada" instead of the number.
4
Common Multiples
Numbers like 15, 30, 45... Players say "idli-vada" because these are multiples of
both 3 and 5.
Jump Jackpot Game
Game Setup
Grumpy hides treasure on a number (like 24). Jumpy can only land on multiples of his
chosen number.
Winning Strategy
If Jumpy picks 4, he lands on 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24... and wins! Factors of 24 (like 6 or 12)
also work.
Two Treasures Challenge
With treasures on 14 and 36, Jumpy needs a common factor. Number 2 works
because it's a factor of both.
Understanding Common Factors
Common factors of 14 and 36 are numbers that divide both perfectly: 1 and 2.
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Prime Time
Introduction to Numbers
1
Prime Numbers
Numbers that can only be divided by 1 and
themselves.
2
Composite Numbers
Numbers with more than two factors.
3
Common Multiples
Numbers that are multiples of two or more
numbers. Example: 15, 30, 45 are common
multiples of 3 and 5.
4
Common Factors
Numbers that divide two or more numbers
exactly. Example: 1 and 2 are common factors of
14 and 36.
The Idli-Vada Game
1
Basic Rules
Players count in sequence. When a multiple of 3 appears, say "idli." For multiples of
5, say "vada."
2
Multiples of 3
Numbers like 3, 6, 9, 12... Players say "idli" instead of the number.
3
Multiples of 5
Numbers like 5, 10, 15, 20... Players say "vada" instead of the number.
4
Common Multiples
Numbers like 15, 30, 45... Players say "idli-vada" because these are multiples of
both 3 and 5.
Jump Jackpot Game
Game Setup
Grumpy hides treasure on a number (like 24). Jumpy can only land on multiples of his
chosen number.
Winning Strategy
If Jumpy picks 4, he lands on 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24... and wins! Factors of 24 (like 6 or 12)
also work.
Two Treasures Challenge
With treasures on 14 and 36, Jumpy needs a common factor. Number 2 works
because it's a factor of both.
Understanding Common Factors
Common factors of 14 and 36 are numbers that divide both perfectly: 1 and 2.
Prime vs. Composite Numbers
Prime Numbers
Numbers greater than 1
that can only be divided
evenly by 1 and
themselves.
Example: 7 is prime
because only 1 and 7
divide it evenly.
Composite Numbers
Numbers with more than
two factors.
Example: 12 is composite
because it can be divided
by 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 12.
Special Case
The number 1 is neither
prime nor composite.
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