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Prime Factorization and Product of Primes Instructional VideoPrime Factorization and Product of Primes Instructional Video
Publisher
Krista King Math
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Grade
3rd - 7th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
4:44
Audiences
For Teacher Use
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Direct Instruction
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Technology
Video
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Year
2014
Instructional Video

Prime Factorization and Product of Primes

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Demonstrate a method for finding the prime factorization of numbers using factor trees and a video that explains how to break a number down to its prime factors. The instructor reinforces the concept of factors by displaying the number as the product of primes.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

prime factors, prime numbers, positive integers, factor trees

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Create a set of problems for independent practice
  • Ask individuals to use factor trees to organize factors of each number

Classroom Considerations

  • Learners should have a strong understanding of factors and prime numbers
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Instructor uses a methodical approach to developing a set of prime factors

Cons

  • Video only shows one odd example that only has two prime factors

Common Core

4.OA.B.4

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