Identify prime and composite numbers.
Aligned tasks under 5.4A balance fluency and reasoning so students can explain decisions about Prime & Composite Numbers.
Standard 5.4A in Mathematics helps students understand Prime & Composite Numbers and apply knowledge with confidence.
Start with concrete or familiar examples, connect to prior knowledge, model a clear process, and provide checks for understanding aligned to 5.4A.
Standard 5.4A describes the essential skills and understandings for Prime & Composite Numbers in Grade 5. It clarifies the learning outcomes and what successful work looks like.
It lays groundwork for the next grade by deepening accuracy and flexibility with Prime & Composite Numbers, so students can tackle more complex problems later.
Use short exit tickets and tasks where students explain decisions, show multiple representations, or justify answers—directly aligned to 5.4A.
