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...

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.

Put math into action with the real-life scenario of a bake sale. The participants at this bake sale are ready to divide their fresh-baked cookies into bags. It is up to your number crunchers to help decide how many cookies should go in...

Students listen and watch a video to see a drummer beat and find a pattern, while learning about the least common factor. In this lesson, the concept of least common factors is being taught through the use of musical instruments, and...

Students solve problems using the GCD and LCM. In this algebra activity, students factor and simplify equations using the greatest common and least common factors and multiples. They factor integers in pairs.

Find the greatest common factor of numbers. Learners review prime and composite numbers and how to find the prime factorization of a number. They also review the greatest common factor, least common multiple, and learn new ways to find...

In this prime factorization worksheet, students find the least common multiple of the given pair of numbers using factor trees. Students solve 10 problems.

Fifth graders explore common factors. In this factorization lesson plan, 5th graders discover the greatest common factor among two numbers in a game format. Students build on previous knowledge to determine the greatest common factor.

Cell membranes and the factors that affect its integrity are studied, with Beet tissue used as the model. A poster to display findings of the permeability of the membranes would clarify understanding and also allow a layer of language...

Sixth graders practice Least Common Multiple in fractions. For this fraction lesson, 6th graders look at two different fractions and find a common denominator. They sing a song to memorize mean, median, and mode. 

Third graders are shown an alternative method of determining the lowest common denominator of two or more unequal denominators. They complete a worksheet.

For this adding and subtracting fractions worksheet, students solve 5 sets of problems related to the adding and subtracting of fractions. First, they identify that each fraction has a common denominator and then simplify by adding or...

In this common denominators worksheet, learners find common denominators for pairs of fractions. Students find common denominators for 4 pairs of fractions.

Sixth graders need to see the relevance in the mathematics they learn. This lesson builds on the concepts of least common multiple and greatest common factor. The lesson presents real-world problem situations for students to solve.

Students use Venn diagrams to solve prime number and factorization problems. In this multiplication lesson, students watch a video and use a Venn Diagram to help them solve a pizza math activity that uses prime factorization. Students...

Sixth graders use the prime factorization of numbers to find the greatest common factor and least common multiple. Working in small groups, they solve problems using the greatest common factor and least common multiple.

Students study about multiples, common multiples, least common multiples, and lowest common denominators. They recognize that a multiple is the product resulting when two or more factors are multiplied by each other and that common...

Learners relate the division of monomials to multiplication. In this division of monomials lesson, students divide monomials by factoring and dividing common factors from the originals. They check their answers by multiplication. As each...

Student is introduced to the concept of energy as a common factor among all things. They list three fossil fuels and describe how fossil fuels were formed. They then tell how much plant debris it took to form one foot of coal.

Students study sea surface height and temperature and other characteristics of an El Nino.  In this ocean impacts lesson students examine the factors that influence an El Nino or La Nina. 

Students create a set of cards that represent factors of four and use these cards to play a game in which they practice separating numbers into fourths. They first practice separating numbers into fourths with a projected computer...

Explore the process of simplifying square roots through an analysis of perfect squares. The fourth instructional activity of 25 expects individuals to find the perfect square factors in each radicand as a means of simplifying. The...

The greater the degree, the more solutions to find! Individuals find the real solutions from a graph and use the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra to find the remaining factors. 

Students examine the history of immigration in the United States. Using primary source documents, they identify the areas of origin for people settling in Minnesota and describe the push and pull factors that brought them there. They...