Lesson Planning Sheet Title: Factors of a Number Learning Objectives: By the end of the lesson: All students should

d be able to calculate the factors of an integer using a times table grid. Most students should be able to calculate the factors of an integer using mental methods. Some students should be able to discover the first ten prime and square numbers by considering their factors. Keywords: Factor, Divisible, Multiply, Product Learning Activities Starter/Introduction A Venn diagram is used to review basic number properties, i.e., even odd, greater than less than, and multiples of three. Have the class attempt the problem on a mini-whiteboard since sketching the intersecting ovals may prove troublesome. Alternatively, use the hand-out provided, To extend this students could consider zero as either an odd or even number. Development A times table grid is provided to enable an illustrative view for determining the factors of a number. However, this could be hidden or deleted depending on the ability of the class. To calculate all the factors of an integer students need to use systematic a method. Therefore, encourage them to group the factors in pairs starting from the lowest. This also helps the class know when all factors have been found. Work through the first few questions on the second slide with the students then have them attempt the final two on their own to assess progress. The majority of the third slide could be attempted independently. However, for the extension students may benefit from working in pairs or small groups to help each other discount certain integers. Feedback the solutions progressively through the lesson to maintain pace. For the extension students should gain an appreciation for the application of factors. Integers with an odd number are square and those with two factors are primes. Ideally the most able students will discover this for themselves. Less able may need guidance. Plenary The plenary is intended as a mini-investigation where students have to identify the first two perfect numbers. There are several ways to guide the students with this: 1. Both numbers are even 2. Both numbers are less than 30 3. The first number is 6 what is the second? 4. The second number is 28 what is the first? Differentiation More able: Students discover the first ten primes and square numbers through their factors. Introduce the idea of finding the factors of an algebraic expression, such as, Less Able Students may need to use the times table grid throughout. Resources: Starter hand-out Mini-whiteboard Times table grid

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