Multiplication and Division (1) - Factors - Worksheet

Within the worksheet, children delve into the world of multiplication and division by exploring factors through a series of true or false statements. They are tasked with proving their answers, such as determining the factor pairs for the number 12 and verifying statements like whether 2 and 5 are factor pairs of 10. The worksheet encourages the use of counters to visually verify each statement's validity. Additionally, children are challenged to differentiate between multiples and factors, a key mathematical concept. They must fill in missing factors for given numbers, ensuring they've found all possible factors by using systematic strategies.

Furthering their understanding, the worksheet presents an engaging code-breaking activity that intertwines mathematical reasoning with problem-solving. Children apply their knowledge of multiples and factors to decipher a secret message. They are given clues where they must identify numbers that are multiples or factors of other numbers, such as finding a number that is a multiple of 3 with one digit, or a number that is a multiple of 10 but not 20. To assist with their learning, the worksheet provides explanations and examples to clarify the difference between multiples and factors, explaining that factors are numbers that divide exactly into another number, while multiples are the product of multiplying a whole number by another whole number.