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Christmas Factor Trees
Avrila at Math With Avrila
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(7)
With a little extra festive fun, this one-time class will teach and reinforce factoring and prime factored form.
Class experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Our class time will follow this timeline: As class is beginning, learners will write factor pairs for a number with many factorization possibilities, like 72 or 240. As we get ready to transition into the main activity we will go over what the learners came up with and see how their results are similar or different, and begin using the prime factor circles (a type of graphic labeled with and representing a number) to make sure we've found all factor pairs. After reviewing factor pairs, we...
Learners will practice finding prime factorizations of numbers using factor trees. Learners will compare different factor trees for the same number. Learners may investigate which numbers can be factored in more different ways, though eventually reaching the same prime factorization. Learners will practice social skills such as speaking up when they have ideas and hearing out each other's ideas.
I have a master's degree in math education for grades 5-12, as well as further graduate coursework in mathematics, and teach developmental, dual credit, and regular math classes for my local junior college.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Mathigon Polypad is virtual math exploration and demonstration software with many features that are useful for number theory, geometry, fractions, probability, algebra, logic, electronics, sound, money, and other topics and applications of mathematics. Learners will access the activity through a class code which requires signing up for a free account. For added security and privacy, a pseudonym can be used, and a parent account can be set up linked to the student account.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(7)
Hello mathematicians, puzzlers, and other curious people! I'm a homeschool graduate, math professor, textile/sewing enthusiast, literary hobbyist, and general curious individual, here to share all of the above with the next generation. Math...
Group Class
$15
per classMeets once
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
3-6 learners per class
