Prime Factorization Worksheet

Students break composite numbers into prime factors using factor trees. The worksheet provides six numbers for practicing and comparing factorization paths.
Grades
Grades 4–5
Pages
1
File type
PDF
Preparation
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Updated Jul 25, 2021

Subject
Math, Numbers
Topic
Prime factorization, Factor trees
Resource types
Worksheets
Preparation
Print ready
Standards
4.OA.B.4

Product description

From the author

This worksheet is perfect for helping students practice their prime factorization skills! By creating factor trees, they will be able to see the different ways to break down a number into its prime factors. This is a great way for them to visualize and understand this important concept.

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Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Break a whole number down into its prime factors using a factor tree

  • Apply the same factorization method consistently across numbers of varying size (two-digit to 120)

Teaching tips

  • Model one factor tree before students begin.

  • Compare different valid starting pairs where available, and check that they lead to the same prime factorization.

Skills covered

  • Prime factorization — students break down six numbers, from 45 up to 120, into their prime factors.

  • Factor-tree method — students use a blank tree diagram to organize repeated division into prime factors.

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Curriculum

Standards, concepts & topics

Standards

  • 4.OA.B.4

Core concepts

  • Prime factorization

  • Factor trees

  • Prime numbers

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