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Math: Am I Prime?

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders determine the difference between prime and composite numbers. On a Website, they discover a method to identify all the prime numbers up to 100 and also complete several online activities. Once they have discussed the...
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Curated OER

Factoring

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders factor equations and find prime numbers. In this algebra instructional activity, 9th graders find the factors and prime factors of a number using multiples and relatively prime numbers.
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Curated OER

Prime Numbers and Factors

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students determine factors of numbers to 100 and identify prime factors; students differentiate prime and composite numbers by the factors of the numbers.
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Prime and Composite Numbers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of prime and composite numbers. In this prime and composite numbers lesson, students discover what makes a number prime or composite. Students then practice identifying primes and composites on the provided...
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10-4 Practice: Factoring Differences of Squares

For Teachers 8th - 10th
In this practice worksheet, young scholars factor the differences of squares and identify prime expressions. Polynomials contain one or more variables, with exponents. Students complete 42 problems. An answer key is provided.
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Greatest Common Factor: Using the Factor Tree

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students find the greatest common factor of two numbers. For this algebra lesson, students use prime factorization to find their factor to simplify equations. they create a factor tree to find the factors of composite numbers.
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West Contra Costa Unified School District

Simplifying Radicals – Day 1

For Teachers 8th - 10th
It doesn't get simpler than this. Scholars first learn to simplify radicals by determining the prime factors of the radicand. The lesson progresses to simplifying radicals involving algebraic expressions in the radicand.
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Exponential Expressions - Perfect Squares, Square Roots

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Color tiles are used to model perfect squares. Alone or in pairs, middle schoolers will find patterns. Afterward, the relationship between perfect squares and roots will be discussed as a whole class.
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Prime and Composite Numbers

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders identify prime and composite numbers. They participate in a hands-on activity to discover the multiples and factors of specified numbers. They write a paragraph to explain representing factors.
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March of the Dividing Ant

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students inspect divisibility rules. In this divisibility rules lesson, students study the relationship between factorization and the divisibility rules for 2, 3, 5, 6, 9, and 10. Students read One Hundred Hungry Ants and A Remainder of...
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Factors, Divisibility, and Relatively Prime

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the concept of divisibility. In this divisibility lesson, 7th graders use divisibility rules to find factors of numbers. Students create foldables to illustrate divisibility rules.
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Prime and Composite Numbers with use of manipulatives (Elementary, Mathematics)

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Pupils learn what prime and composite numbers are. They learn how to identify them by working in a group and demonstrating an understanding of one work problem with 100% accuracy using the manipulatives provided.
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Prime and Composite

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers explore prime and composite numbers. In this prime and composite numbers lesson, students discover the difference between prime and composite. Middle schoolers practice as a class then do independent practice.
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Grade 5: Multiple Towers

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders use interlocking cubes to build towers to represent factors of numbers and place the towers in the appropriate places on a Tower chart in order to look for patterns. They work in partner groups, and finish by writing...
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Simplify Expression Using the Order of Operations

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Allow learners to explore both the right and wrong way of completing equations with the order of operations. They discuss how the order in which operations are performed affects the outcome of a problem. A fun "trick" using order of...
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Virginia Department of Education

Rational Expressions

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Demonstrate the progression of operations with rational expressions through a multi-day instructional activity, equipped with worksheets for each day. High schoolers develop the concepts needed to perform operations with rational...
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One Hundred Hungry Ants (Multiplication and Division)

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders explore factors of numbers from 1 to 50. They gain practice with basic facts and multi-digit multiplication problems. Students practice the commutative property. They discover the link between multiplication and...
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Introductory Algebra Chapter R Review

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this math worksheet, students solve the problems and simplify the fractions. Each of the sets is related to the instructional objectives.
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Number Theory - Week 12

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
In this number theory worksheet, students study integers and their properties. They explore the Fibonacci Sequence and approximate irrational numbers. This two-page worksheet contains eight problems.
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Factoring Large Numbers

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders practice applying the rules of divisibility.
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Curated OER

My Son is Naughty

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Learners find factors of numbers; work systematically; and use logic to explain away certain possible number combinations. They then devise and use problem solving strategies to explore situations mathematically.
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Mathematics Within: Algebraic Processes and Its Connections to Geometry

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders discover the connections between algebra and geometry. With a focus on arrays and factors, they are introduced to multiplication. They develop an array for multiples of 2 through 10 and identify the factors of each row....
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Systems of Equations - Week 6

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
In this systems of equations worksheet, students solve systems of equations simultaneously. They read story problems, write systems of equations. This two-page worksheet contains eight problems.
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Simplifying Square Roots

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Discuss the definition for a simplified form for a square root. Middle schoolers analyze different forms of a square root, the Product Property of Square Roots, and complete a worksheet.