Factor Secret Slides
An inquiry-based slide deck for a number talk focused on the relationship between prime factorization of denominators and whether a decimal terminates or repeats.
Pattern Hunter Worksheet
A student investigation worksheet for discovering the relationship between prime factorization and decimal types. includes data collection, analysis questions, and a challenge prediction.
Decimal Detective Guide
Teacher's guide for the Factor Secret lesson, including learning objectives, pacing, number talk facilitation prompts, and a full answer key.
Power Pair Slides
An inquiry-based slide deck that introduces the 'Power Pair' strategy: using prime factors of 2 and 5 to mentally build fractions into decimals by reaching a power of 10.
Blueprint Builder Worksheet
A student worksheet focused on the prime factorization method for converting fractions to decimals. Students identify missing factors of 2 and 5 to scale fractions to powers of 10.
Architect Guide Teacher Resource
Teacher's facilitation guide for 'The Power Pair' lesson, including strategy explanations, discussion prompts, and a full answer key for the Blueprint Builder worksheet.
