Definition: A doer, maker; a person who does things for another person or organization.

Alright class, settle down now, let’s take a look! That dictionary definition – “a doer, a maker” – is just part of what ‘factors’ really means. It's a word that can be tricky to grasp, so let’s break it down with a little rhyme: “ Factors are the things that play a part, In outcomes big and small, right from the start! ” Think of it like this: when you bake a cake, what factors do you need? Flour, sugar, eggs – those are all factors influencing how delicious your cake will be. The dictionary definition focuses on someone who acts , who influences . But in math and science (and even everyday life!), ‘factors’ mean things that contribute to a result or situation. In Math: Factors are numbers that multiply together to make another number – like, the factors of 6 are 1, 2, 3, and 6 because 1 x 6 = 6, 2 x 3 = 6. In Science: Factors can be things like temperature or amount of sunlight that affect how a plant grows. Everyday Life: Your mood (a factor!), the weather (another factor!) – both impact how you feel and what you do. So, while someone doing something is a ‘doer’, ‘factors’ are the things affecting that doing! Do you have any questions about this? Don't be shy - let's discuss!