1.14 Product of Prime Factors GCSE PowerPoint Lesson

This 17-slide lesson teaches how to break numbers down into their prime factors using factor trees. The lesson introduces index notation and prepares learners to apply this method in later topics like HCF and LCM.

Note this is lesson two, out of four on factors, multiples, primes.

The lesson includes:

• Clear, guided examples

• Discussion opportunities from Think, Pair, Share

• Mini whiteboard section to check understanding and clarify misconceptions

• One structured task to practise key skills

• Challenge activity to extend and deepen learning

Perfect for engaging learners while reinforcing essential numeracy concepts.