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Chapter 5: Factors, Multiples and Patterns

A video that explains how to find the factors of whole numbers.

1. Select Lesson 5 on the menu.

2. Then select lesson 5.3 for a game on common factors.

Multiples of  7

1. Select Lesson 5 on the menu.

2. Then select lesson 5.4 for a game on factors and multiples.

A catchy rap song on prime numbers.

Prime and Composite Number Example:

 

Factors of 15: 1, 3, 5, 15

Factors of 17: 1, 17

  • 15 is a composite number and 17 is a prime number.

  • because

 

Number Patterns Example:

 

The rule for the pattern is add 3

            6, 9,12, 15, 18, 21, 24…

  • The next number after 6 was 9 because 6 + 3 = 9. To find the next number, follow the rule that is provided for the problem.

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