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YEAR 5 · PRIMARY MATHEMATICS

Factors and multiples.

Use factor pairs, multiple patterns and divisibility decisions to solve whole-number problems systematically.

4 lessons1 practice test

Work through the topic

Learn the method, follow the examples, then try the worksheet.

01
Factor pairs
Find complete pairs of whole numbers that multiply to a target, and use the pairs to list its factors.
15 min · Worked examples & worksheet
02
Finding multiples
Generate multiples by equal jumps and identify shared multiples in simple patterns.
15 min · Worked examples & worksheet
03
Testing divisibility
Use last digits and digit sums to decide whether division will have a whole-number answer.
15 min · Worked examples & worksheet
04
Factor/divisibility algorithms
Write, trace and improve clear step-by-step rules for finding factors or testing divisibility.
15 min · Worked examples & worksheet

AFTER THE LESSONS

Topic review

Revisit the key ideas, then choose a practice paper.

1 practice test · Separate worked marking guides