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Created by Cristina Salas Leal November 16, 2007
Prime Factorization Created by Cristina Salas Leal November 16, 2007
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Objective The students will learn to use a factor tree to find the prime factorization of a composite number. TEKS (6.1D) The student will write prime factorizations using exponents.
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Math Journal Write and answer the following questions in your math journal. Using only one word, how would you define a prime number? Using only one word, how would you describe a composite number? What is prime factorization?
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What is Prime Factorization?
Prime factorization breaks down a number into its prime factors.
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Prime & Composite A prime number is a number with exactly two unique factors. A Composite number is a number with more than two factors.
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Prime Factorization of 12 = 2 x 2 x 3
Factor Tree Step 1: Start with a composite number Step 2: Factor the number Step 3: Continue factoring composite factors Prime Factorization of 12 = 2 x 2 x 3
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Internet Website Visit this website to learn more about Prime Factorization and then take the quiz. BrainPOP – click here
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Practice finding the Prime Factorization using a factor tree
Watch a video clip – Prime Factorization Video Clip Factor Tree – NLVM Solve problems using the this interactive website.
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