CK-12 Foundation
Greatest Common Factor Using Lists
By creating a list of factors for two numbers, it is easier to see the greatest common factor. Each question in an interactive resource asks pupils to identify the greatest common factor for the numbers 24 and 36 in several different...
Illustrative Mathematics
Adding Multiples
Mathematicians practice communicating why the sum of two multiples of a number results in another multiple of that number. Encourage learners to construct a viable argument by applying the distributive property or by drawing a diagram....
EngageNY
Least Common Multiple and Greatest Common Factor
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...
Curated OER
Working With Common Factors and Common Multiples
In this math worksheet, students learn to find common factors and common multiples for sets of numbers. First students circle the common factors they see in the examples given. Then students list the factors and multiples for each number...
Curated OER
Greatest Common Factor
These multiples share a few factors, but which one is the greatest? Scholars list the factors for various number pairs, first just indicating common factors. Next, they do the same but write down the greatest common factor. Finally,...
Curated OER
Factoring Polynomials: GCF and Factoring by Grouping
Work your way through factoring polynomials with a worksheet that starts with the GCF and ends with factoring by grouping. Each page provides an example as well as an answer key for each section.
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
Greatest Common Factor and Least Common Multiple Story Problems
In this story problems worksheet, students determine whether to find either the greatest common factor or the least common multiple in order to solve the problem.
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
Factors and Multiples
Middle schoolers use the factor box process for identifying the greatest common factor and the least common multiple for 10 pairs of numbers. This single-page worksheet is simple, and makes a useful assignment for practicing factoring...
CK-12 Foundation
Greatest Common Factor Using Lists: Tiling the Kitchen Floor
Use a combination of tiling a rectangle to find area and find the greatest common factor of the lengths of two sides and the area they create. Pupils increase and decrease the sides of the rectangle before answer five questions about...
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
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...
Math Learning Center
Grade 5 Supplement Set A2 – Number and Operations: Primes, Composites and Common Factors
Incorporate riddles into your math lesson by having students make tree factors and determine if the number is a prime or composite. They will also use other clues to find the answer to the riddle while sharpening their multiplication...
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...
Scholastic
Study Jams! Simplest Form
Make math simple with this step-by-step presentation on fractions in their simplest form. Multiple approaches are introduced including, most efficiently, the division of numerators and denominators by their greatest common factor. Work...
CK-12 Foundation
Monomial Factors of Polynomials: Mystery Boxes
Shortcut the work in finding total volumes. Pupils determine a polynomial expression that would represent the combined volume of three boxes. Each box has the same height, and the scholars rewrite the expression by factoring out the...
Curated OER
Greatest Common Factor and Division
In this greatest common factor and division activity, students answer word problems about the greatest common factor and division of numbers. Students complete 10 multiple choice questions.
Curated OER
Primes and Prime Factors
In this primes and prime factors worksheet, 8th graders solve 21 different problems to include identifying each number as prime, composite, or neither prime nor composite and listing all the primes less than 200. Then they complete each...
Curated OER
Factor Fun for Fifth Graders
Fifth graders explore common factors. In this factorization instructional activity, 5th graders discover the greatest common factor among two numbers in a game format. Students build on previous knowledge to determine the greatest common...
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
Greatest Common Factor
In this GCF learning exercise, 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 Factor #2
In this GCF worksheet, students fill in missing number in factor trees, then determine whether numbers are prime or composite. Worksheet includes links to answers and additional worksheets.
Curated OER
Common Factors and Common Multiples and Simple Exponents
Students explore factors and multiples. For this factors and multiples lesson, students learn the vocabulary words factor, common factor, multiple and common multiple. Students view examples of each and then complete activity sheets.