Illustrative Mathematics
Numbers in a Multiplication Table
Identifying patterns is a crucial skill for all mathematicians, young and old. Explore the multiplication table with your class, using patterns and symmetry to teach about square numbers, prime numbers, and the commutative and identity...
Scholastic
Study Jams! Prime Factorization
Deepen the number sense of young mathematicians by exploring the process of prime factorization. Follow along with this step-by-step presentation that explains how factor trees are used to break a composite number down into its prime...
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
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,...
Helping with Math
Factors With Prime and Composite Numbers (1 of 2)
Math monsters examine nine numbers, factor them, and then determine if they are composite or prime. You can print this learning exercise off of the website, but it does not fit neatly onto one page. Consider projecting it on your class...
Curated OER
Prime Time
Fifth graders complete activities related to prime and composite numbers. For this prime lesson, 5th graders make a hundreds chart with all the prime numbers. They create their own card game which deals with prime and composite numbers.
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Factors, Prime Factorization, Multiples
Seventh graders examine Prime Factorizations, Multiples, and Factors. In this prime number, factorization, and multiples lesson plan, 7th graders identify greatest common factors and least common multiples. Students use problem solving...
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Prime Time
Seventh graders practice determining the prime factorization of composite numbers. They create Christmas factor trees for prime numbers greater than 100. They decorate their final products with markers, crayons, colored pencils, glitter...
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Prime Numbers
Learners differentiate between prime and composite numbers. In this algebra lesson, students define the terminology and investigate the contributions made by Eratosthenes and Euclid as it relates to prime numbers. Learners apply the...
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Multiplying and Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Upper graders study fraction and mixed number division and also review fraction multiplication. In this fraction and mixed numbers lesson, learners work with the teacher in an oral problem solving method to multiply and divide fractions...
Illustrative Mathematics
Identifying Rational Numbers
Eight different numbers are listed for mathematics masters to analyze. They simply tell if each number is rational or irrational. They can also explain their reasoning. A simple and straightforward instructional activity that is a handy...
Curated OER
Grade 5: Multiple Towers
Fifth graders use interlocking cubes to build towers to represent factors of numbers and place the towers in the appropriate places on a Tower chart in order to look for patterns. They work in partner groups, and finish by writing...
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Factors, Divisibility, and Relatively Prime
Seventh graders explore the concept of divisibility. In this divisibility lesson, 7th graders use divisibility rules to find factors of numbers. Students create foldables to illustrate divisibility rules.
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Number facts
In this number facts activity, students determine the number associated with each of the twenty-five facts provided. Students then need to determine how the answers are related to each other. Answers are provided at the end of the...
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Factors
Factoring numbers helps prepare scholars for fractions and algebra, so build confidence by drilling this skill and promoting reflection in the process. Scholars start by listing factors for 18 numbers, none of which exceed 30. Next, they...
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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...
Helping with Math
Factors with Prime and Composite Numbers (2 of 2)
Ten two-digit numbers are listed for fourth graders to factor. Once they have factored each, they circle whether the original number is prime or composite. If you click on the "Print Worksheet" button, the printable spreads the problems...
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Mathematical Treasure Hunt
The hunt is on! Young mathematicians follow clues and complete a series of ten math puzzles as they try to crack Dr. Integer's code and find the location of his hidden treasure.
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Factoring
Ninth graders factor equations and find prime numbers. In this algebra lesson, 9th graders find the factors and prime factors of a number using multiples and relatively prime numbers.
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Rationals
In this rational numbers worksheet, 9th graders solve 14 various types of problems relating to rational numbers that include simplifying each equation and reducing to lowest terms to using the order of operations to simplify equations....
Helping with Math
Prime Factorization with Factor Trees (2 of 2)
The publisher has tagged this resource as designed to meet CCSS.Math,Content.6.NS.4, but it really is only the first step in the process of determining least common multiples and greatest common factors. Six numbers are given for...
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Leveled Problem Solving: Prime Factorization
For this prime factorization worksheet, students solve a set of 6 problems related to prime factorization, including determining whether numbers are prime or composite and determining factors.
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Number Line Mathematics
Students translate problem situations into diagrams, models, and numerals using whole numbers, fractions, mixed numbers, decimals, and percents. They identify that numbers in different forms are equivalent or not equivalent using whole...
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Using Divisibility
In this divisibility worksheet, 7th graders solve 10 different problems related to using divisibility rules to solve each one. They use the clue given for each problem to fill in the missing digit. Students determine which prime number...