(MA.5.A.2.4) Determine the prime factorization of numbers.

Benchmark: MA.5.A.2.4

GENERAL INFORMATION

Benchmark Number:	MA.5.A.2.4
Benchmark Description:	Determine the prime factorization of numbers.
Subject Area:	Mathematics
Grade Level:	5
Body of Knowledge:	Algebra
Big Idea:	BIG IDEA 2 - Develop an understanding of and fluency with addition and subtraction of fractions and decimals.
Date Adopted or Revised:	09/07
Date of Last Rating:	06/07
Cognitive Complexity:	Moderate - What does this mean?
Status:	State Board Approved
Remarks/Examples:	Finding the least common multiple (lcm) and the greatest common factor (GCF) of two numbers is related to prime factorization . Divisibility rules for numbers such as 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, and 10 may be explored.

Related resources (3)

Excellent Benchmark Tie (1)	Resource Type(s)
» Prime Time Secrets Students will discover the meaning of factor, prime number, composite number, and prime factorization using the areas of rectangles that represent whole numbers. Students look for patterns and make conjectures. Students use factor trees, the Sieve of...» ...read more	Unit / Lesson Sequence Worksheet
Good Benchmark Tie (2)	Resource Type(s)
» Factor Trees This virtual manipulative allows students to find the prime factorization of numbers by completing factor trees. Then they may use a venn diagram to sort the prime factors to find the greatest common factor and the least common multiple.	Virtual Manipulative
» A Maths Dictionary For Kids This site provides an animated dictionary of mathematical terms and concepts. There are interactive entries, as well.	Text Resource

RELATED COURSES (1)

» 5012070

Mathematics - Grade Five

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RELATED Access Points (2)

Supported

» MA.5.A.2.Su.c :

Compare fractional parts of objects of equal size, including halves and fourths.

Participatory

» MA.5.A.2.Pa.a :

Identify parts of a whole using a set of objects or whole object.

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