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Divisibility Rules Teacher Resources
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Students examine the rules of divisibility for the numbers 2, 3, 5, 6, 9 and 10. They apply these rules to larger numbers.
Seventh graders examine and explain the rules of divisibility, prime and composite numbers, and multiples. They list the rules of divisibility then practice completing repeated division process of factorization. They also create factor trees to identify the prime numbers.
Eighth graders explore the rules of divisibility, prime and composite numbers and multiples. They define the rules of divisibility and use repeated division to divide a number by the smallest prime number possible. Students repeat the process dividing by prime numbers only.
Ninth graders compare and contrast the rules of divisibility, prime numbers, composite numbers and multiples. They discuss divisibility, the rules of divisibility, and prime and composite numbers. Students practice working with prime and composite numbers.
Young scholars play Divisibility Buzz to reinforce divisibility rule for three.
Fifth graders investigate the concepts of composite and prime numbers. They factor different numbers and determine the number of factors for each. Based upon this information the number is declared prime or composite.
In this prime and composite numbers activity, 7th graders focus on the rectangular array and divisibility rules. Students solve 11 problems using these problem solving techniques.
In this rules of division reteaching worksheet, 4th graders review how to divide with one and zero. They use the division rules to find the missing number in 7 problems and use comparisons in the next 3. They complete 1 word problem at the bottom of the page.
Sixth graders review previous information they have discovered regarding decoding strategies and make classroom posters os the animal syllable division rules. They practice by saying words while listening for the syllable break and decide what letter sound ends the first syllable to enable them to divide the word.
Sixth graders investigate the importance of note taking. The teacher directs the students to follow four rules of effective note taking. They are: listen closely, take notes in your own words, shorten words and use phrases instead of sentences, and write down the main ideas and important details.