Identify Common Factors, Common Multiples and Prime Numbers

Identify Common Factors, Common Multiples and Prime Numbers Equip your Year 6 pupils with essential number theory skills through this curriculum-aligned resource designed to develop fluency in identifying common factors, common multiples, and prime numbers. Aligned with the Year 6 curriculum objective, this engaging lesson supports pupils in distinguishing between factors and multiples, recognising prime numbers, and applying their understanding to varied numerical tasks Learners will: Explore and list all factors of given numbers and identify the ones they share (common factors). Determine common multiples and understand their relevance, including lowest common multiple (LCM). Recognise and classify prime numbers—those with exactly two factors (1 and itself)—and distinguish them from composite numbers. Apply mathematical vocabulary and reasoning to solve problems and deepen numerical understanding. Perfect for whole-class teaching, group work or independent activity, this resource enriches place-value knowledge and supports mastery of foundational number concepts.