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Support Represent a whole number greater than one as a product of its prime factors, using index notation where appropriate

Resources for the prerequisite content of this dot point: earlier-stage (or earlier sub-level) dot points in the same strand that students usually need first. Use these to fill gaps before or alongside the core lesson.

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Prerequisite dot points

Determine whether a number is prime, composite or neither (0 or 1)

Stage 3 · Multiplicative relations A Draft mapping

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Determine factors for a given whole number

Stage 3 · Multiplicative relations A Draft mapping

  • NRICH: Factors and Multiples Game
    NRICH (University of Cambridge) · Interactive (browser) · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · Low floor high ceiling, No prep, Teacher notes
    Use it for: Two-player strategy game chaining factors and multiples.
  • Interactive toolEnrichment
    NRICH: Same Length Trains
    NRICH (University of Cambridge) · Interactive (browser) · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · Low floor high ceiling, No prep, Teacher notes
    Use it for: Find common multiples with Cuisenaire-style trains.
  • WorksheetDrill
    Kuta free worksheet: Factoring whole numbers
    Kuta Software · PDF · Printable PDF · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · Answers included, No prep, Printable
    Use it for: Printable skills-practice sheet with answer key on factoring whole numbers; good for drill or homework.