factor flow chart - finding the factors of a number

Ever had a student who struggles with finding their factors? - well this chart has helped a lot of my students. I put it up on the board, and have copies for students to take. Those students who don't need it, just ignore it, but it is a nice anchor for those students who struggle. Once they get into the pattern they get to the point that they do not need it. The student starts at the top of the follow chart, with their number, and follow the chart. Every time they find a factor they write it down. If they are trying to find common factors, they simply do two numbers at the same time. As soon as they find a common factor they can stop.