Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Multiplication and Division with art (prime factorization)

While having students working with multiplication and division and learning prime factorization, it could be a more interactive and fun experience for your students to do this with more than just white paper and their pencil! The more a student is engaged, the more a student will remember and learn!

Materials Needed:
Three different colored papers or sticky notes
A white board, desk, large piece of paper
Pen/Permanent marker
Glue/tape

Steps:
Give your students a list of numbers for them to practice their prime factorization

If using paper-
- Have the student cut the paper into 3 different sized circles, squares, or whatever shape they choose
- Have the different sizes match the color. (example- orange-largest, purple-middle, blue-smallest)

If using sticky notes-
- Have three different colors available
- Have three different sizes or cut into three different sizes

Have the student write the number to be factored on the largest piece of paper/sticky note, then factor using the middle sized paper/sticky note, and continue with the smaller sized paper.
The student should glue/tape the paper shapes as they go so that they do not get mixed up

Extension/Assessment:
- For assessment the students should be tested regularly on their multiplication and division
- Extension- the students can be assigned different numbers, then present their prime factorizations to the class, or have these placed on the wall or white board for help within the classroom for all students.

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