Finding Factors

Here are some different methods that can be used to find factors of numbers.


One of these methods is called the "Curtain Method". Start with the smaller number on the left, and put the larger numbers on the right

ex: Factors of 12: 1 2 3      4 6 12

You can also use prime factorization

this involves finding the prime factors of any given number ex: 14: 2x7

Another way to find factors is by using a Factor Tree
The link below has a game that  uses a factor tree.

http://www.mathgoodies.com/factors/prime_factors.html


More info about finding factors

http://www.math.com/school/subject1/lessons/S1U3L2GL.html