Factor pairs

In this lesson, we will be learning how to work systematically to identify the correct number of factors and factor pairs for given numbers, using the notion of factor bugs to help us. We will then develop our learning further by proving that square numbers have an odd number of factors.

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Finding Factor Pairs Quiz

Creating factor bugs was fun! You have done a super job during the lesson but it is now time to see how confident and familiar you are with factor pairs. Read all questions carefully but if you find yourself becoming unsure, please revisit the lesson video and find the information you missed. Good luck as always!

Q1.Which of the following pairs are NOT factor pairs for the number 48?

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Q2.During the lesson, we grouped 20 children into equal sized groups. How many different ways of did we find of grouping them equally?

2/5

Q3.Lisa began to create her factor bug for the number 24 but was unable to complete it before the end of the lesson. How many factor pairs is she missing?

3/5

Q4.In the image below, you can see the first 3 squared numbers. What would the 6th squared number be in the sequence?

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Q5.Which of the following is not a squared number?

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This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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Quiz:

Finding Factor Pairs Quiz

Creating factor bugs was fun! You have done a super job during the lesson but it is now time to see how confident and familiar you are with factor pairs. Read all questions carefully but if you find yourself becoming unsure, please revisit the lesson video and find the information you missed. Good luck as always!

Q1.Which of the following pairs are NOT factor pairs for the number 48?

1/5

Q2.During the lesson, we grouped 20 children into equal sized groups. How many different ways of did we find of grouping them equally?

2/5

Q3.Lisa began to create her factor bug for the number 24 but was unable to complete it before the end of the lesson. How many factor pairs is she missing?

3/5

Q4.In the image below, you can see the first 3 squared numbers. What would the 6th squared number be in the sequence?

4/5

Q5.Which of the following is not a squared number?

5/5

Lesson summary: Factor pairs

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