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...
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.
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...
Curated OER
Chapter 2 Review: Prime Factorization
In this prime factorization worksheet, learners find the prime factorization of numbers by using a factor tree. They compare fractions and identify equivalent fractions, and find the greatest common factor, order numbers, and convert...
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
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...
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...
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
Factors and Greatest Common Factor
In this factors instructional activity, 9th graders solve and complete 39 different problems that include determining the greatest common factor to solve. First, they state whether each number is prime or composite. Then, students...
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
Factors and Fractions
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...
Curated OER
Prime Factorization, Equivalent Fractions and GCF review
In this sample test instructional activity, students solve twenty-five problems covering prime factorization, equivalent fractions, greatest common factor, and plotting on a number line. Solutions are provided.
Math Mammoth
GCF and Simplifying Fractions
For this math worksheet, students find the greatest common factor of 18 pairs of numbers. Given the prime factorization of pairs of numbers students find the greatest common factor. Students simplify fractions and rational expressions.
Curated OER
Factors and Greatest Common Factor
In this factors and greatest common factor activity, 9th graders solve and complete 14 different problems. First, they state whether each number is prime or composite. Then, students find the prime factorization. In addition, they factor...
Curated OER
Factors, Prime Factorization, Multiples
Seventh graders examine Prime Factorizations, Multiples, and Factors. In this prime number, factorization, and multiples lesson, 7th graders identify greatest common factors and least common multiples. Students use problem solving skills...
Willow Tree
Factoring
Build an understanding of factors and use it to write the prime factorization of numbers. After exploring key vocabulary, learners create prime factorization for given numbers. They then use the prime factorizations to determine the...
Curated OER
Factor Trees and GCF
For 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.
Curated OER
Prime and Composite Numbers, Prime Factorization
Students 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 number....
Curated OER
Greatest Common Factor: Practice
In this greatest common factor worksheet, students list the factors for each number and find the greatest common factor of the numbers. Students then write the prime factorization using exponents of each number and find the greatest...
Curated OER
More Factors and Multiples: Greatest Common Factor: Pre Test
In this greatest common factor worksheet, students answer multiple choice questions about problem solving and rules of the greatest common factor in numbers. Students complete 10 questions total.
Curated OER
More Factors and Multiples: Greatest Common Factor
For this greatest common factor worksheet, students answer multiple choice questions about how to find the greatest common factor and actually finding it in problems. Students answer 10 questions total.
Curated OER
Greatest Common Factor
In this GCF activity, students fill in missing numbers in factor trees and write the prime factorization to find the greatest common factor. Worksheet includes links to answers and additional worksheets.
Curated OER
Greatest Common Factors
In this algebra instructional activity, students solve problems using the GCF. They factor out the common variables and simplify the equations. There are 8 questions with an answer key.
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...