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Multiplying and Factoring Polynomial Expressions (part 1)
Polynomial multiplication and factoring go hand in hand. Why not teach them together. This resource begins with an area model for distributing a monomial and then connects the process to factoring the GCF. Learners then advance to...
Curated OER
Mastering Math Vocabulary
Fifth graders investigate factors by utilizing mathematical terms. In this number sense lesson, 5th graders discuss and define terms such as factors, multiples, and denominators. Students create a Venn Diagram when completing common...
Curated OER
“I Can” Common Core! 6th Grade Math
Help your sixth graders reach their Common Core math standards by providing them with a checklist of "I can" statements for each standard. As each concept is covered, kids can check it off, as long as they can do what it states.
Curated OER
Prime and Composite Numbers, Prime Factorization
Middle schoolers research prime and composite numbers. With a partner, students use graph paper to draw rectangles of various sizes. They list the dimensions of rectangles and discuss how the dimensions relate to the factors of each...
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Factoring Completely
In this algebra instructional activity, students factor out polynomials using the GCF. They identify special patterns or formula and factor those out first. There are 11 polynomial problems of different degrees.
Curated OER
Prime Factorization: Finding Factors in the Fifth Grade
The lesson starts out with a brain drain, which is a great way to get students to activate prior knowledge and build lasting connections. They tell everything they know about prime factorization, use their knowledge to...
Online Math Learning
Word Problems That Use GFC or LCM
This is a webpage that contains five word problems requiring learners to find the least common multiple or least common denominator.
Curated OER
What Are You - Prime or Composite
Students explore the concept of prime factorization. In this prime factorization lesson, students participate in an activity where they find the prime factorization and greatest common factor of a number derived from their name. Students...
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Worksheet Chapter 6.1 College Prep Algebra
In this algebra worksheet, students solve a variety of problems. They find the greatest common factor of polynomials, factor polynomials and trinomials, and solve algebraic equations and real life story problems. Nine of the hundred...
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Multiplying Mixed Numbers
In this multiplying mixed numbers learning exercise, 5th graders review the steps, then solve three problems, simplify and write the GCF.
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Common Factors
In this common factors learning exercise, 9th graders solve 10 different problems that include determining the common factors in each equation. First, they determine the greatest common factor of both terms. Then, students factor out the...
Utah Education Network (UEN)
Fluency
Become fluent in the language of mathematics. Scholars learn to divide multi-digit whole numbers as well as see how to determine the greatest common factor and least common multiple. They also investigate how to apply the distributive...
Math Mammoth
Divisors = Factors 1
For this mathematics worksheet, 4th graders fill in the chart with the factors divisible by each number. Then they study the charts and respond to the five word problems that follow. Students also find as many common factors of the given...
Willow Tree
Factoring Polynomials
Young mathematicians discover trees organize more than just families — they help factor, too. The lesson begins with factor trees and develops slowly to factoring by grouping and special patterns.
Scholastic
Study Jams! Prime & Composite Numbers
Prime or composite, that is the question. Teach your class how to find the answer with this step-by-step presentation that defines and provides examples of each type of number. When addressing larger numbers, divisibility rules are...
Curated OER
Highest Common Factor and Lowest Common Multiple
In this factors and multiples worksheet, students solve 50 problems in which the greatest common factor (GCF) and the lowest common multiple (LCM) are calculated. This page is intended for online use but may be completed on paper.
Texas Instruments
Greatest Common Divisor and Least Common Multiple
Students solve problems using the GCD and LCM. In this algebra lesson, students factor and simplify equations using the greatest common and least common factors and multiples. They factor integers in pairs.
Curated OER
Factoring
Show how to factor four different numbers using a factor tree. This short slide show defines factoring and then shows how each number 28, 32, 33, and 30 can all be factored.
CCSS Math Activities
Smarter Balanced Sample Items: 7th Grade Math – Claim 3
Does the explanation make sense? Sample items highlight claim three, communicating reason, in the Smarter Balanced assessments. Teachers use the 16 items to help show pupils the importance of communication and reasoning within...
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Factoring Polynomials
In this Algebra II/college level worksheet, students use the discriminate to determine if a polynomial has factors with integral coefficients and factor polynomials, including factoring by pulling out the GCF and factoring by grouping....
EngageNY
End-of-Module Assessment Task: Grade 6 Math Module 2
Give learners a chance to shine. The last installment of a 21-part series is an end-of-module assessment. Scholars show their understanding of operations with decimals and division of fractions by solving problems in the context of a...
Curated OER
Add Fractions With Like Denominators (G)
In this adding fractions activity, students add fractions with common denominators, write answers as mixed numbers, and reduce to greatest common factor. Students solve 14 problems.
Mrs. Glosser's Math Goodies
Number Theory Worksheet 3
A nine-row data table has novice number crunchers fill in columns for the greatest common factor, least common multiple, product of the two, and product of numbers. The pairs of numbers to work with are all single- and double-digit...
Curated OER
Worksheet Chapter 6: College Prep Algebra
In this algebra worksheet, students perform a variety of operations. They factor polynomials, solve algebraic equations, identify the GCF, and solve real life word problems. Twelve of these 100 problems are real life word problems.