The Properties of Numbers - Cycle 3

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What is a property of numbers?

Definition

A property of numbers is a characteristic of numbers which allows them to be classified.

What is an even number?

A number is even when you can make groups of 2 without having a remainder.

To learn more about even numbers, read the following concept sheet:

What is an odd number?

A number is odd when it is impossible to make groups of 2 without having a remainder.

To learn more about odd numbers, read the following concept sheet:

What is a prime number?

A number is prime when it has only 2 divisors: 1 and itself.

To learn more about prime numbers, read the following concept sheet:

What is a composite number?

A number is composite when it has 3 or more divisors.

To learn more about composite numbers, read the following concept sheet:

What is a square number?

A number is square when it is the product of a number with itself.

To learn more about square numbers, read the following concept sheet: