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Factors and Multiples — Study Plan

ICSE · Class 4 · Mathematics

A step-by-step study plan for Factors and Multiples, ICSE Class 4 Mathematics: what to learn first, what to practise and when to revise.

47 questions30 flashcards3 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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Study Plan

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Day 1–2

Learn the Theory

Read the textbook chapter carefully. Note down definitions, formulas and key ideas. Focus on: 1. Factors, 2. Prime and Composite Numbers, 3. Prime Factors.

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Day 3

Practise

Solve the textbook exercises and extra practice questions. There are 47 questions available for this chapter.

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Day 4

Revise & Test

Revise key points without looking at your notes. Take a practice quiz and mark weak areas for another pass.

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Day 7

Spaced Revision

Come back to Factors and Multiples after a week. Use flashcards for quick recall and try past exam questions on this chapter.

What to Focus On

  • A factor divides a number completely.
  • 1 is a factor of every number.
  • Every number is a factor of itself.
  • Prime numbers have exactly two factors: 1 and the number.
  • Composite numbers have more than two factors.
  • 2 is the only even prime number.
  • Prime factors are prime numbers that divide the given number exactly.
  • Factor tree method: Break the number into factors until all are prime.
  • Division method: Divide the number by smallest prime numbers repeatedly.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

1 is a prime number because it has only one factor.

All odd numbers are prime numbers.

Factors are always smaller than the number.

Memory Tips

Definition of a factor

1 is a factor of every number

A factor is less than or equal to the number

Prime numbers have only two factors: 1 and itself

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Factors and Multiples for ICSE Class 4 Mathematics?
Key topics in Factors and Multiples include Factors, Prime and Composite Numbers, Prime Factors, Multiples. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 4 exams.
How should I revise Factors and Multiples for Class 4 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 47 practice questions on Factors and Multiples. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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