What's a Prime Polynomial?

Show the class how to find the factors of numbers. They use a variety of strategies, including unifix cubes, to find the factors of a whole number. This resource includes clear procedure to follow. Included are an anticipatory set,...

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...

Sal explains that the most significant common factor of any number is the largest number divisible into both monomials and not necessarily the number with the most significant value. He breaks down two numbers into their prime factors as...

Create an understanding of prime numbers with the class after watching a video that examines different numbers and recognizes prime numbers as being those that do not have other factors than one and itself. The narrator then...

Prime or composite, that is the question. Teach your class how to find the answer with this step-by-step presentation that defines and provides examples of each type of number. When addressing larger numbers, divisibility rules are...

Deepen the number sense of young mathematicians by exploring the process of prime factorization. Follow along with this step-by-step presentation that explains how factor trees are used to break a composite number down into its prime...

Start with the basics and introduce the first 24 numbers in the world of prime and composites. This graphic organizer has students list the factors and then categorize the numbers appropriately. A great way to organize information and...

Use Glencoe's randomly generated self-checking quiz to test your knowledge of prime factors. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. Choose the correct answer for each problem. At the bottom of the page click the "Check It" button and...

Prime and composite numbers are the focus of this mathematics lesson. In it, learners practice techniques for identifying these two types of numbers. They utilize the Inspiration program to complete a task that is clearly explained, and...

Use prime factorization to find the greatest common factor of four given values. What are the factors that all four given values have in common? Identify them, and then multiply together to get the greatest common factor. Just like that....