| Elementary
Math |
Access |
Description |
| Factors and
GCF |
 |
To define factor
and greatest common factor (GCF). To learn the procedure for finding all factors of
a whole number. To learn the procedure for finding the GCF of two or more whole
numbers. Available on CD-ROM
or by download. |
| Multiples and
LCM |
 |
To define multiple
and least common multiple (LCM). To learn the procedure for finding the multiples of
a whole number. To learn the procedure for finding the LCM of two or more whole
numbers. |
| Primes
and Composites |
|
To define prime
and composite numbers. To determine if a number is prime or
composite by examining
its factors. Available on CD-ROM
or by download. |
| Divisibility Tests |
|
To determine if
larger whole numbers are prime or composite by using tests for divisibility. Tests
for divisibility by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9 and 10 are presented. |
| Exponents |
|
To define
exponent, base and power. To understand exponential notation. To read
and write numbers in exponential form. To convert numbers between standard
form, factor form and exponential form. Rules for exponents of 0 and 1 are
presented. |
| Patterns and Exponents |
 |
To recognize
patterns of numbers written in exponential form. To predict the next number in
a sequence of numbers written in exponential form. Available on CD-ROM
or by download. |
| Practice Exercises |
|
To complete 10 additional
exercises as practice. To assess students' understanding of all concepts
learned so far. Available on CD-ROM
or by download. |
| Challenge Exercises |
|
To solve 10
additional problems that challenge students' understanding of Number Theory.
Problems are drawn from real-life situations. To hone students' problem-solving
skills. Available on CD-ROM
or by download. |
| Solutions |
|
To review complete
solutions to all exercises presented in this unit. Includes the problem,
step-by-step solutions, and final answer for each exercise. Available on
CD-ROM
or by download. |
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