Sixth graders will learn how to find the Greatest Common Factor of two or more numbers by using math manipulatives.

Children need to move from the manipulative expressions of the distributive property into the mathematical equations eventually. This lesson plan is the first step in leading them to that goal.

The purpose of this task is to give students practice representing two-digit numbers with concrete objects to reinforce the meaning of the tens digit and the ones digit. Directions and materials needed are included in the lesson plan.