Miss Demers

Lesson Title

Factors (1 of 3)

Date

December 9, 2015

Grade

Five

Subject

Math

Unit

Numbers

Time
Duration

45 minutes
+ 10 minute transition time

OUTCOMES FROM ALBERTA PROGRAM OF STUDIES

General
Learning
Outcomes

Develop number sense.

Specific
Learning
Outcomes

6.3: Demonstrate an understanding of factors and multiples by: a) determining multiples

and factors of numbers less than 100, b) identifying prime and composite numbers, and
c) solving problems using multiples and factors.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Students will:
1. Use visual and physical models to describe prime and composite numbers, factors and multiples
2. Find factors of whole numbers
3. Identify prime numbers
ASSESSMENTS
Observations

Teacher observation of student participation and focus

Key Questions

What is the definition of prime? Composite? Factor? What is the

purpose of breaking down numbers?

Products and Performances

Participation and correct categorization of self (in game)

LEARNING RESOURCES CONSULTED

Math Makes Sense 5 Pearson Education

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

Smart-board presentation
Number cards
Tape

PROCEDURE
Prior to Lesson

Set up smart-board presentation

Cut up number cards
Rip up tape strips for number cards
Introduction

Time

Attention Grabber
Assessment of Prior
Knowledge

Transition to Body

Post photo of student work on the smart board. Encourage

students to respectfully read the comic. Comment briefly on the
relevance to the math curriculum.
Hands up if you have ever heard the term prime before.
Composite. Factor.
Please put your hand up and tell the class where you have
heard these terms before. Tell us the definition of the term if you
know it. *Refer to smart-board slide for terms.
Students will be asked to write examples of prime and
composite numbers on the board in the spaces provided.
Tell brief story about a student that thinks of composite
numbers as garbage numbers. Take note of whether or not
this analogy is helpful for students.
Body

Activity #1: Am I
Prime or Am I
Composite?

Instructions:
1.You will receive a number that will be taped to your back
2.You will spread yourselves out between the two
classrooms
3.Silently, you will organize yourselves into two categories:
prime and composite
a. Help your classmates decide which category
they will be in
b. Do not talk or write to communicate (you may
use hand gestures)
4. You will have 10 minutes
*If students are not willing to follow rules, shut down the activity.

15 min
5: AG
5: AoPK
5: T2B

Time
20 min
5: explain
5: set-up
10: complete

Teacher Notes:

Closure
Consolidation of Learning

Looking Forward

What did we learn? smart-board slide. Fill in with

student ideas.
This is one of my favourite outcomes in math. I love
to teach it and I think it is very fun to play with
numbers in this way.
Try to come to class next day with some more
examples of prime and composite numbers. Try to
find ones that are interesting or weird.
Next class we will be learning about factor trees.
Reflection

Time
10 min
7: CoL
3: LF