Algebra+and+Number+1

General Outcome: Develop algebraic reasoning and number sense.

Specific Outcomes 1. Demonstrate an understanding of factors of whole numbers by determining the: • prime factors • greatest common factor • least common multiple • square root • cube root. [CN, ME, R] Achievement Indicators

1.1 Determine the prime factors of a whole number. 1.2 Explain why the numbers 0 and 1 have no prime factors. 1.3 Determine, using a variety of strategies, the greatest common factor or least common multiple of a set of whole numbers, and explain the process. 1.4 Determine, concretely, whether a given whole number is a perfect square, a perfect cube or neither. 1.5 Determine, using a variety of strategies, the square root of a perfect square, and explain the process. 1.6 Determine, using a variety of strategies, the cube root of a perfect cube, and explain the process. 1.7 Solve problems that involve prime factors, greatest common factors, least common multiples, square roots or cube roots.