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Prime Factorization

Grade 6

Created by:

Math & Movement

Estimated Activity Time:

Standard:

Operations and Algebraic Thinking

Concept(s):

Prime Factorization, Composite Numbers

Activity Instructions

Pick a composite number and place it at the top edge of the mat. Have students find two factors for the number. If the factor is a prime number, leave it face up. If it is a composite number, find two factor cards of it and place them beneath the composite factor on the mat, and then turn over the composite factor. Continue until the only factors showing are prime numbers.


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