Factor Trees

In this math worksheet, students read about how to create a factor tree. Students use factor trees to determine the prime factors of 16 numbers.

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...

Learners use the example of a factor tree to find the greatest common factor of three numbers in four problems.

Fourth and fifth graders complete factor trees to find the lowest common multiple out of the two numbers given up to the number 10. Students complete four problems.

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...

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...

A factor tree? What's a factor tree? A tree of factors? A factor tree is a method use to do the prime factorization of an integer. It's not complicated. Watch the teacher as she explains the steps and shows how to write the answer as a...

Here's a quick review on how to use a prime factor tree to find the greatest common factor of two numbers. This is one of the simplest ways to find the greatest common factor. So watch this video to get a refresher on how to do prime...

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...

Use prime factorization to find the greatest common factor of three given values. What are the factors that all three given numbers have in common? Identify them, and then multiply together to get the greatest common factor. Just like...