Prime Numbers Jigsaw

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Drag the jigsaw pieces onto the frame so that the numbers are in order from smallest to largest. The composite numbers are hidden.

Description of Levels

Level 1 - 6 by 5 grid of prime numbers starting at 1

Level 2 - 6 by 6 grid of prime numbers starting at a number between 3 and 9

Level 3 - 7 by 7 grid of prime numbers starting at a number between 33 and 49

Level 4 - 8 by 7 grid of prime numbers starting at a number between 70 and 88

Level 5 - 6 by 5 grid of numbers (composites hidden) starting at 1

Level 6 - 6 by 6 grid of numbers (composites hidden) starting at a number between 3 and 9

Level 7 - 7 by 7 grid of numbers (composites hidden) starting at a number between 33 and 49

Level 8 - 8 by 7 grid of numbers (composites hidden) starting at a number between 70 and 88

Level 9 - 8 by 8 grid of numbers (composites hidden) starting at a number between 450 and 470

Level 10 - 8 by 8 grid of numbers (composites hidden) starting at a number between 599 and 900

Note that the higher levels are quite a challenge because they include a range of numbers in which the prime numbers are more spaced out. You will get jigsaw pieces that contain only hidden composite numbers but you still have to correctly guess the intended positions of these pieces. It is not sufficient to fit all the pieces on the rectangle with no gaps; all the pieces need to be in the position I designed for them!

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Transum.org This web site contains over a thousand free mathematical activities for teachers and pupils. Click here to go to the main page which links to all of the resources available. Please contact me if you have any suggestions or questions.		More Activities: Maths Map Go Maths Games Puzzles Times Tables TablesMaster iPad Maths Investigations Exam Questions
Mathematicians are not the people who find Maths easy; they are the people who enjoy how mystifying, puzzling and hard it is. Are you a mathematician? Comment recorded on the 18 September 'Starter of the Day' page by Mrs. Peacock, Downe House School and Kennet School: "My year 8's absolutely loved the "Separated Twins" starter. I set it as an optional piece of work for my year 11's over a weekend and one girl came up with 3 independant solutions." Comment recorded on the 28 May 'Starter of the Day' page by L Smith, Colwyn Bay: "An absolutely brilliant resource. Only recently been discovered but is used daily with all my classes. It is particularly useful when things can be saved for further use. Thank you!"		Each month a newsletter is published containing details of the new additions to the Transum website and a new puzzle of the month. The newsletter is then duplicated as a podcast which is available on the major delivery networks. You can listen to the podcast while you are commuting, exercising or relaxing. Transum breaking news is available on Twitter @Transum and if that's not enough there is also a Transum Facebook page.
Featured Activity Jugs The classic problem of using two unmarked jugs to measure exactly a given quantity. The Transum version is interactive and awards a virtual trophy for each of the levels completed.	Numeracy "Numeracy is a proficiency which is developed mainly in Mathematics but also in other subjects. It is more than an ability to do basic arithmetic. It involves developing confidence and competence with numbers and measures. It requires understanding of the number system, a repertoire of mathematical techniques, and an inclination and ability to solve quantitative or spatial problems in a range of contexts. Numeracy also demands understanding of the ways in which data are gathered by counting and measuring, and presented in graphs, diagrams, charts and tables." Secondary National Strategy, Mathematics at key stage 3
Go Maths Learning and understanding Mathematics, at every level, requires learner engagement. Mathematics is not a spectator sport. Sometimes traditional teaching fails to actively involve students. One way to address the problem is through the use of interactive activities and this web site provides many of those. The Go Maths main page links to more activities designed for students in upper Secondary/High school.
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If you found this activity useful don't forget to record it in your scheme of work or learning management system. The short URL, ready to be copied and pasted, is as follows:	Alternatively, if you use Google Classroom, all you have to do is click on the green icon below in order to add this activity to one of your classes.	It may be worth remembering that if Transum.org should go offline for whatever reason, there are mirror site at Transum.info that contains most of the resources that are available here on Transum.org. When planning to use technology in your lesson always have a plan B!
Do you have any comments? It is always useful to receive feedback and helps make this free resource even more useful for those learning Mathematics anywhere in the world. Click here to enter your comments.