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Using Prime Factor Decomposition WORKSHEET

Suitable for Year groups: Year 8, Year 9
GCSE Tier: Foundation/Higher
Targeting grades: 4-5
Prerequisite knowledge: Use the concepts and vocabulary of prime factorisation, including using product notation and the unique factorisation property.

Using Prime Factor Decomposition WORKSHEET DESCRIPTION

This worksheet is designed to deepen students' understanding of prime numbers and prime factorisation through various engaging activities. =

Students will explore prime factor decomposition by finding missing products in calculations like 24 x 98 = 84 x ?, simplifying fractions, identifying three consecutive integers with a given product, and rearranging prime factors to determine all factors of a number. These exercises are especially valuable when working with large numbers.

This resource offers a fun and educational addition to students' work in number theory and prime factorisation, enhancing their problem-solving skills and mathematical fluency.

Using Prime Factor Decomposition Worksheet Suitable for Students in Year 8 and Year 9

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This prime factorisation worksheet is designed for students in Year 8 and Year 9 and aligns with the UK National Curriculum.