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Multiples and Common Multiples Lesson PlanMultiples and Common Multiples Lesson Plan
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Illustrative Mathematics
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6th - 7th
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Multiples and Common Multiples

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Learners are asked to find multiples and common multiples of two numbers. They must take their findings and find a pattern between the numbers and explain their reasoning. Use this resource with The Florist Shop activity in this series to practice finding common multiples. 

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

common multiples, least common denominator, least common multiple, multiples, patterns

Additional Tags

multiples, common multiples, lcm, patterns, math

Pros

  • Simple, straightforward activity
  • Can be used as assesement or independent activity
  • Answers included

Cons

  • Prior teaching is needed to explain common multiples
  • No example problems

Common Core

6.NS.B.4

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