Model how to find the greatest common factor of monomial expressions with a video that works through three examples. The first is a constant, the second a single variable expression, and the third is a multivariable example.

Concepts

greatest common factor, monomials, conversion factors, factoring polynomials

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Pause the video after the presentation of each problem and ask for suggestions for the greatest common factor
• Create a set of practice problems similar to the lesson problems

Classroom Considerations

• Assumes an understanding of factors and factor trees

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Shows progressively more difficult examples that build upon the previous
• The use of color helps pupils follow the work in each step

Cons

• None

Common Core

6.NS.B.4 HSF-IF.C.8.a