In this 6th grade math lesson, students will learn how to break numbers down into their prime factors using factor trees and division strategies. Students will discover how every composite number can be expressed as a product of prime numbers and practice finding the prime factorization of various whole numbers. This lesson builds a strong foundation for working with greatest common factor (GCF), least common multiple (LCM), and more advanced number theory concepts. Perfect for classroom instruction, guided practice, or review!
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