Scholastic
Study Jams! Greatest Common Factor
When one method isn't enough to teach GCF, try two! This interactive webpage introduces factors and the prime factor tree to find the greatest common factor of two numbers. After the lesson, have learners click to try the two examples...
CK-12 Foundation
Greatest Common Factor Using Lists
By creating a list of factors for two numbers, it is easier to see the greatest common factor. Each question in an interactive resource asks pupils to identify the greatest common factor for the numbers 24 and 36 in several different...
Curated OER
Greatest Common Factor
These multiples share a few factors, but which one is the greatest? Scholars list the factors for various number pairs, first just indicating common factors. Next, they do the same but write down the greatest common factor. Finally,...
EngageNY
Least Common Multiple and Greatest Common Factor
Find the common denominator between prime factors, factor trees, and the distributive property. Scholars learn to find the least common multiple and greatest common factor of pairs of numbers. They rotate through stations to connect...
Curated OER
Greatest Common Factor and Factoring by Grouping
In this Algebra II/college level worksheet, young scholars factor polynomials by pulling out the GCF and by grouping. The two page worksheet contains seventy–two problems. Answers are provided.
Curated OER
Greatest Common Factor - OnlineMathLearning.com
Use this greatest common factor learning exercise to have your charges find the GCF of 3 numbers in each problem that are two and three-digit numbers. They complete 12 problems.
Curated OER
Greatest Common Factor and Least Common Multiple Story Problems
In this story problems worksheet, students determine whether to find either the greatest common factor or the least common multiple in order to solve the problem.
Curated OER
Greatest Common Factor Using a Gradual Method
Learners make a list of factors of two numbers and circle the greatest common factor for both. They complete 20 problems.
Curated OER
Factoring Polynomials: GCF and Factoring by Grouping
Work your way through factoring polynomials with a worksheet that starts with the GCF and ends with factoring by grouping. Each page provides an example as well as an answer key for each section.
Curated OER
Using a Factor Tree to Find the GCF
Learners use the example of a factor tree to find the greatest common factor of three numbers in four problems.
CK-12 Foundation
Greatest Common Factor Using Factor Trees
Beginning with a description that sets the stage, learners are asked to break down the numbers 42 and 63 to find the greatest common denominator using factor trees. As they work through the factoring process, young mathematicians are...
Mathed Up!
HCF, LCM, and Product of Primes
Give the class a prime example of using prime numbers. After reviewing prime factorization of numbers with the video, pupils use their knowledge to determine greatest common factors and least common multiples in the worksheet. The...
Curated OER
Greatest Common Factor
In this greatest common factor worksheet, students find the GCF of given terms. This one-page worksheet contains 16 problems, with answers.
Curated OER
Greatest Common Factor
In this problem solving worksheet, 5th graders practice solving the greatest common factors for 7 sets of whole numbers. Students write their answers in the boxes provided.
Curated OER
Smart Cookie Factors
Learners examine the concept of finding the greatest common factor. They complete number of activities as they practice identifying prime and composite numbers. Pupils apply rules of divisibility and find the greatest common factor while...
Flipped Math
Greatest Common Factor
Break it down to solve it. Learners watch a video on how to factor out the greatest common factor for algebraic expressions. They see how to use factoring and the zero product property to solve polynomial equation and practice their...
Illustrative Mathematics
Factors and Common Factors
This is an exercise in finding the greatest common factor of two whole numbers. Use in direct instruction or as part of your guided practice. Make up additional problems for home work. It also can be used as a mini-assessment or test...
Curated OER
Greatest Common Factor
Given 10 number pairs, learners find the greatest common factor for each. For several, one of the numbers is the greatest common factor, and for others mathematicians will need to think a little harder. There space for learners to show...
Curated OER
Find the Factors and Prime Factors
Show the class how to find the factors of numbers. They use a variety of strategies, including unifix cubes, to find the factors of a whole number. This resource includes clear procedure to follow. Included are an anticipatory set,...
Curated OER
Number Sense and Numeration: Multiples, Factors and Square Roots
A great resource for any math teacher covering multiples, factors or square roots; this learning exercise walks young mathematicians through the logic behind factoring and square roots with a systematic set of problems which gradually...
Curated OER
Greatest Common Factors
In this pre-algebra activity, students solve the 18 questions in order to find the greatest common factor of the two or three given numbers.
CK-12 Foundation
Greatest Common Factor Using Lists: Tiling the Kitchen Floor
Use a combination of tiling a rectangle to find area and find the greatest common factor of the lengths of two sides and the area they create. Pupils increase and decrease the sides of the rectangle before answer five questions about...
Curated OER
College Prep Algebra, GCF and Factor By Grouping
In this algebra worksheet, students factor out common terms from 20 polynomials. On several they will group two pairs of terms and factor to find the common elements.
Curated OER
Greatest Common Factor
In this finding the greatest common factor quiz worksheet, students observe two numerals in each data set and solve. Students solve 10 problems.