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Least Common Multiple: Hot Dogs and Buns InteractiveLeast Common Multiple: Hot Dogs and Buns Interactive
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Least Common Multiple: Hot Dogs and Buns

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Find the least common multiple of hotdog packages and bun packages in an interactive that allows pupils to drag and drop a set of four hot dogs into a pack of six buns to find the least common multiple of the sets.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

common multiples, least common multiple

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Use as an instructional tool or have pupils practice working with the tool on their own
  • Assign the interactive to Google classroom or set up your class on CK-12 in order to keep progress of their responses

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires that all users have a free CK-12 account
  • Some of the wording in the challenge questions can be confusing; be sure to clarify or support learners in breaking down the

Pros

  • Interactive way to make visual representations for finding least common multiples
  • The last question promotes discussion and peer thinking 

Cons

  • None

Common Core

6.NS.B.4

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