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Math Slice

Math Slice: Greatest Common Divisor (Factor)

For Students 5th - 7th Standards
This resource allows students to practice finding the greatest common factor among 2, 3, or 4 numbers. Students are able to select parameters of how many numbers they will compare, and the range of possible numbers. There are ten...
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Activity
Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Common Factor

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Unit Plan
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Factoring

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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...
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Wyzant

Wyzant: Finding a Gcf of Two Terms

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Students find the greatest common factor of two terms. An example, practice exercises, and solutions are included.
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Wyzant

Wyzant: Finding a Gcf of Two Numbers

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Students find the greatest common factor of two numbers. An example, practice exercises, and solutions are included.
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Goodwill

Gcf Global: Good at Math Game

For Students 3rd - 8th
Play this math game to help the robots and zombies as you practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Factor With the Distributive Property

For Students 5th - 7th
Practice applying the distributive property to factor numerical expressions (no variables). Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a tutorial for students in algebra 2 or for those who need a refresher. The site has explanations, definitions, examples, practice problems and practice tests are found covering topics such as linear equations, graphing,...
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Distributive Property Using the Gcf

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders will relate area of rectangles to the distributive property.
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Formula for Greatest Common Divisor.

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a question and response to a student asking Dr. Math about the greatest common divisor, he gives an interesting way to find the gcd, as well as the button on calculators which commonly does the math for you.
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Learning to Factor

For Students 9th - 10th
Math Forum Faq which briefly defines greatest common factor and links to an in-depth investigation of how the GCF is found.
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Whiteboard
SMART Technologies

Smart: Factors and Multiples

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards
Students are introduced to prime numbers, composite numbers, prime factorization, greatest common factor, and least common multiple in this SMART whiteboard activity.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Mathematics: Online Study Tools: Factors and Fractions

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Students show comprehension of basic arithmetic skills. The online test assesses scholars on factors and fractions. Topics include simplifying fractions, finding the greatest common factor, and evaluating expressions.
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: What Is a Factor in Math?

For Students 2nd - 8th Standards
Explains common factor, greatest common factor, and lowest common factor.
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Factoring Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th
This page includes a tutorial which teaches you how to find the Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of a polynomial, factor out the GCF of a polynomial, factor a polynomial with four terms by grouping, factor trinomials, and factor a difference...
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Paul Dawkins

Paul's Online Notes: Algebra: Preliminaries: Factoring Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed math tutorial features notes and examples that illustrate how to factor polynomials. It discusses factoring out the greatest common factor, factoring by grouping, factoring quadratics, and factoring polynomials with degree...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Reducing Simplest Form Word Problems

For Students 4th - 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] For this learning module, students must solve word problems where they are asked to reduce fractions to their lowest terms. Includes video demonstrating a sample...
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Calculator Soup

Calculator Soup: Common Factors Calculator

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This calculator factors a set of positive integers to find the common factors (common divisors) of those integers. Enter the set of numbers you want to factor separating them with commas.
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Teaching Treasures Publications

Teaching Treasures: Year Eight Nine Math (Page 1)

For Students 9th - 10th
Review a variety of number sense skills using this interactive worksheet. Concepts include greatest common factor, lowest common multiple, rounding to the nearest thousandth, and determining percent. Answers can be checked immediately...
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Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Web Math: Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th
This WebMath site provides links to tutorials and lessons in both Algebra I and II. Links to topics such as factoring, solving equations, polynomials, simplifying equations, graphing, and much more.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Pizza Toppings

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
This Cyberchase video features Bianca who uses Venn Diagrams to make a pizza that satisfies the topping preferences of her friends.
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Wyzant

Wyzant: Algebra Help

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Heres a comprehensive review of the basics of algebra. WyzAnt includes lessons on varied topics, calculators that show step-by-step solutions, and interactive worksheets for practicing and testing your skills. Just choose a topic and use...
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Elias Saab

Math Drills: Lcm and Gcd Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
An interactive quiz which provides students with two numbers and asks them to find either the Least Common Multiple or the Greatest Common Divisor between them. Students input their solution and have the program evaluate it. Hints are...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Kids Math: Simplifying and Reducing Fractions

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Understand the steps to do when simplifying and reducing fractions including finding the greatest common factor on this website.