Higher Order Thinking Factors Discussion Question -­‐ Day 1 What is the difference between prime and composite numbers? Have you heard
of prime or composite numbers before?
Why do you think it is important to learn about prime and composite numbers?
Discussion Question -­‐ Day 2 Why do we call it a factor tree?
Why do you think it’s important to learn about factors?
Can you think of situations where you will need to know how to find factors?
Discussion Question -­‐ Day 3 Why is it important to know the greatest common factor?
Can you think of situations where you will need to know the greatest common
factor?
Discussion Question -­‐ Day 4 Why is it important to know the least common multiple?
What are the differences and similarities between the greatest common factor
and least common multiple?
How does a factor tree help you find the least common multiple?
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