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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.
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Prime Factorization
Sixth graders participate in a lesson that focuses on the concept of finding the prime factorization of a number. They write the answer using exponential notation. Students play a game of Bingo to keep engaged during the lesson.
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...
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Factorization
In this algebra instructional activity, students factor number using their prime factors. They use a factor tree to help them find their prime numbers as they factor out. There are 20 factoring problems with an answer key.
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Factors, Primes, Squares
Teach the joys of factoring and introduce prime and square numbers. Upper elementary learners are introduced to these concepts through complete definitions, examples, and practice problems. A variety of strategies, such as factor trees...
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Prime Numbers and Factors
Solving factor trees is a helpful way to introduce prime numbers. Your math class practices using this method along with two-column tables to find if a number is prime or not. They also learn other vocabulary, such as composite numbers,...
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Prime & Composite Numbers: Algebra/Geometry Institute 2009
Students create factor trees. In this prime and composite lesson, students model fractions using tiles. They create factor trees and identify prime and composite numbers. Students use grid paper and tiles to model numbers. A...
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Finding Factors
In this finding factors learning exercise, students practice finding all the factors of 24 in twenty word equations and then find the prime factorization in ten equations.
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Factor Pairs
This presentation covers a lot of ground. Square numbers, metal math computations, commutative property, ordering positive and negative integers, factoring, and real world problem solving are all covered. Use over the course of several...
Math Mammoth
Factoring and Primes 2
In this factoring learning exercise, students read about prime factorization, factor using factor trees, build numbers from primes and complete a challenge puzzle.
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Prime Factorization with Factor Trees (1 of 2)
Six numbers (12, 32, 50,48,36, and 75) are given to learners to craft factor trees with. The first one is completed as an example in this first of two similar online worksheets. Note that where factorization is an foundational step in...
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Primes and Prime Factors
In this primes and prime factors activity, 8th graders solve 21 different problems to include identifying each number as prime, composite, or neither prime nor composite and listing all the primes less than 200. Then they complete each...
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Prime Factorization
In this math worksheet, students find the solutions to the whole numbers through finding the prime factorization. This could be done using number trees.
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Unit 2 Section 2: Prime Factors
In this prime factors worksheet, students make six factor trees. They tell the prime factorization for eight numbers. Students answer three questions regarding the prime factorization of numbers.
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Factor Trees and GCF
In this prime factorization and greatest common factor worksheet, students use factor trees to find the prime factorization of 8 numbers. They find the GCF of six pairs of numbers.
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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...
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Transition to algebra
Students recognize the difference between a prime and a composite number. In this prime and composite number lesson, students use a factor tree model to show prime factorization. Students participate in a bingo activity. Students...
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Prime Factorize
In this factorization worksheet, students prime factorize six numbers by using the factor tree method. The numbers given go up to the number 24.
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GCF by a factor tree
In this greatest common factor worksheet, students find the greatest common factor of 2 two digit numbers in each problem using factor trees. Students complete 4 problems.
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Factor Trees: 2 digit numbers
in this factors worksheet, students factorize 2 digit numbers by using the factor tree method. Students factorize 4, 2 digit numbers total.
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Make a Factor Tree
In this factoring worksheet, students solve 9 problems in which a two or three digit number is factored using a factor tree. Each number is in its own box. There are no examples.
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LCM of 3 Numbers: Factor Trees
In this lowest common multiples worksheet, students create factor trees to find the lowest common multiple of 3 numbers. Students complete 4 problems.
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Mathematics: Prime and Composite Numbers
Sixth graders explore how to apply the commutative property and the rules of divisibility. They examine the difference between prime and composite numbers.
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Factoring Puzzle
In this factoring puzzle, students factor given equations with one and two variables, exponents, and parenthesis. This one-page worksheet contains 19 matching problems.