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Least Common Multiple and Greatest Common Factor Lesson PlanLeast Common Multiple and Greatest Common Factor Lesson Plan
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6th
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Least Common Multiple and Greatest Common Factor

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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 these concepts to factor trees and the distributive property. 

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

least common multiple, greatest common factor, distributive property, factor trees, common factors, common multiples

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Have the class create a graphic organizer distinguishing between LCM and GCF

Classroom Considerations

  • Some materials are necessary, including chart paper, markers, and multiplication tables
  • Stations need to be set up before class
  • 19th installment in a module of 21 parts

Pros

  • Provides roles for group members
  • Includes link to factor tree app

Cons

  • None

Common Core

6.NS.B.4

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