Topic F Part 2: Factors & Multiples

Open Ended

Why is it important to understand the concepts of factors and multiples in mathematics?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the factors of 8 is correct?

• 2 is a factor of 8, but 3 is not.

• 3 is a factor of 8, but 2 is not.

• Both 2 and 3 are factors of 8.

• Neither 2 nor 3 are factors of 8.

Open Ended

How are factors and multiples related?

Open Ended

What is the difference between a prime number and a composite number?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a composite number?

• 7

• 11

• 13

• 15

Multiple Select

Which of the following are factors of 24?

• 2

• 3

• 5

• 8

Open Ended

List three multiples of 7.

Open Ended

Explain how you would determine if 18 is a factor or a multiple of 54.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the difference between a factor and a multiple?

• A factor divides a number exactly, while a multiple is the result of multiplying the number by an integer.

• A factor is always greater than the number, while a multiple is always less.

• A factor is the same as a multiple.

• A factor is only used in addition, while a multiple is used in subtraction.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between factors and multiples?

• A factor divides a number exactly, while a multiple is the result of multiplying the number by an integer.

• A factor is always larger than a multiple.

• A multiple divides a number exactly, while a factor is the result of multiplying the number by an integer.

• Factors and multiples are always equal.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are factors of 16?

• 1, 2, 4, 8, 16

• 2, 3, 5, 8

• 1, 3, 5, 15

• 4, 6, 8, 12

Open Ended

What is one way you can tell if a number is prime or composite?

Open Ended

What is one thing you would like to know more about regarding factors and multiples?

Open Ended

How can you determine if a number is prime or composite by looking at its factors?