Curated OER
Exploring Number Patterns to Discover Common Factors
Young scholars listen and watch a video to see a drummer beat and find a pattern, while learning about the least common factor. In this lesson, the concept of least common factors is being taught through the use of musical instruments,...
Curated OER
Ratio, Rates and Percentages
In this ratio, rates and percentages worksheet, 8th graders solve 22 various types of problems related to ratios, rates and percentages. They first write ratios in lowest terms and describe each of comparison stated. Students also solve...
Math Mammoth
Divisors = Factors 1
For this mathematics worksheet, 4th graders fill in the chart with the factors divisible by each number. Then they study the charts and respond to the five word problems that follow. Students also find as many common factors of the given...
Curated OER
Common Factors
In this common factors worksheet, 6th graders solve 20 different problems that include various types of common factors. First, they determine the greatest common factor for each pair of numbers listed. Then, students determine the least...
Curated OER
Adding Mixed Numbers
In this mixed numbers learning exercise, 6th graders solve 20 different problems that include adding mixed numbers. First, they determine the least common denominator in each problem. Then, students determine the equivalent fractions and...
Curated OER
Solving Equations By Factoring
For this factoring worksheet, students solve equations by factoring. Explanations and examples are given prior to the exercise. This two-page interactive worksheet contains 12 problems with answers.
Curated OER
Factoring Polynomials having common factors
Ninth graders demonstrate that factoring polynomials having common factors is the inverse process of multiplying a polynomial by a monomial. students find the greatest common factor.
University of Vienna (Austria)
University of Vienna: Pulling Common Factors Out
Multiple choice assessment which tests knowledge of "simple" factoring (greatest common factor only), given varying degrees of polynomials.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Factoring
From pulling out the common factors of a polynomial to giving hints on how to factor a trinomial that does not have a leading coefficient of 1, a comprehensive tutorial for factoring polynomials is given as well as practice, interactive...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Pizza Toppings
This Cyberchase video features Bianca who uses Venn Diagrams to make a pizza that satisfies the topping preferences of her friends.
Math.com
Math.com: Fractions: Multiplying Fractions
This resource explores fraction multiplication by providing step-by-step examples.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Mathopolis: Factoring Quiz
Practice factoring polynomials in this self-correcting quiz. A help page is available for further study.
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Algebra: Factor Using the Difference of Two Squares
Students watch an online tutorial on the concept of factoring using the difference of two squares . After watching, students test their knowledge by attempting ten practice problems that increase or decrease in difficulty based on their...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Probability: Venn Diagrams Grade 6
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Use Venn Diagrams in order to solve problems with common factors.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Fractional Triangles
On this one page website sharpen your logic and equivalent fraction skills while working on this challenge. The solution is available to double check your solution.
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Common Factor
Here is a site that thoroughly explains many topics related to factoring out the greatest common factor from a sum or a polynomial expression. There are example problems, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student...
University of Vienna (Austria)
University of Vienna: Elementary Properties of Numbers
Quick interactive assessment which determines skill level on fraction equivalence, prime factorization, and common divisors/multiples.
Other
Locating the Greatest Common Factor
This site provides a detailed example of how to locate the greatest common factor. Is useful for students who need additional help in learning to find the greatest common factor.
Quia
Quia: Fraction Action Words
Four learning games, including matching and a word search, are available for students to review fraction vocabulary words.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Factoring (Introduction)
Students learn about factoring in this mathematics resource. Topics include factoring identities and common factors. The resource consists of definitions and examples related to factoring.
Math Slice
Math Slice: Least Common Multiple: Math Worksheets
This tool allows you to create worksheets where students must find the lowest common factor in a set of two to four whole numbers.
Math Slice
Math Slice: Greatest Common Divisor (Factor): Math Worksheets
This tool allows you to create worksheets where students must find the greatest common factor in a set of two to four whole numbers.
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Factoring and Fractions
Polynomials are the focus of these lessons, concentrating on factoring and special products to work with rational expressions. Interactive tools of Live Math and Scientific Notebook are used to provide animated solutions to the examples....
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: What Is a Factor in Math?
Explains common factor, greatest common factor, and lowest common factor.