Prime Puzzle

Worksheet Description

This worksheet presents a grid of numbers and poses a challenge for students to follow and color the path of prime numbers from the start (illustrated by a seahorse) to the finish (marked by coral). The path is not linear and requires students to determine the sequence of prime numbers that lead from the beginning to the end. Students must distinguish prime numbers from composite numbers within the grid to navigate the seahorse through the correct route. The worksheet combines the mathematical task of identifying prime numbers with a fun, visual activity to keep students engaged.

The worksheet is designed to teach students to quickly and accurately identify prime numbers, which are numbers greater than 1 that have no divisors other than 1 and themselves. It reinforces the concept of prime numbers through a game-like activity that requires the application of number theory. The visual aspect of coloring the path provides immediate feedback on their understanding, as a correctly colored path will lead the seahorse to the coral. Furthermore, this activity encourages the development of pattern recognition skills and offers a creative approach to learning mathematical concepts.