Positive Numbers Teacher Resources

Broken lights at the skating rink? Are there enough not broken to be able to see well enough to skate? Set up this real-world word problem and find the total number of lights in the skating rink. Two given values and one variable. Solve...

Help scholars explain the concept of positive and negative numbers. Here you will find three separate activities that will help them to correlate positive and negative numbers with real life. Note: Activities require that the teacher...

Is zero positive or is it negative? Are all positive numbers to the right of zero on the number line? Are all negative numbers to the left of zero on the number line? Are all positive numbers greater than zero? Are all negative numbers...

Here is a division instructional activity in which learners read about ways to divide integers and then complete problems including patterns, negative and positive numbers, variables, and more. They complete 47 problems total.

Everything you need to understand the rectangular coordinate system is explained in this easy to follow video. Great for elementary to middle schoolers learning about plotting points, graphing, and locating points on a coordinate grid....

Welcome to the backward world of negative numbers. This introductory lesson plan teaches young mathematicians that negative numbers are simply the opposite of positive numbers as they use number lines to plot and compare...

A one-minute explanation of multiplying with negative and positive numbers is all you need for a quick reminder. This is a great video to show to your class before a math lesson. Note: There is no audio in this video.

Confused about adding integers? Use a number line to help you get a visual on which way to move according to the sign of the numbers. Negative means you move left on the number line and then of course positive numbers mean you move to...

In this arithmetic operations review worksheet, students review basic arithmetic operations with both positive and negative numbers. The worksheet shows adding real numbers, subtracting real numbers, multiplying real numbers and dividing...

Sixth and seventh graders investigate the concept of negative numbers. The lesson begins with a review of positive numbers and progresses to the various operations with negative numbers. The lesson includes dialogue for the teacher to...

Take some notes on integers! Learners can use the number line and thermometer provided along the bottom and side of the page to help visualize and understand positive and negative numbers.

Sixth graders create a human number line. They determine the correct placement of various numbers ranging from -4 to 4. Additionally, they will determine the placement of numbers written as fractions and/or decimals.

Have your class watch this video to get a better understanding of adding and subtracting positive and negative numbers. In an easy to understand manner, the presenter explains how to add numbers, both negative and positive, using a...

A word problem with one variable and two given numbers. This word problem seems doable from the start. Wait, it's an inequality. Don't worry about that piece, just get the expression written and do the math. Watch this video and see how...

Break down integers with this video. A teacher gives a basic definition and provides several examples of integers. The examples cover numbers that are integers as well as numbers that are not integers. A concise video, this resource...

Break down integers with this video. A teacher gives a basic definition and provides several examples of integers. The examples cover numbers that are integers as well as numbers that are not integers. A concise video, this resource...

Preview a presentation that goes over the definitions of postive numbers, negative numbers, and integers with your mathematicians. Many examples of how these numbers are used in daily life are presented, as well as examples of how these...

Combine a negative number with a positive number. How? Follow along and see the instructor explain what to do.

This activity has a little of everything. Compare fractions, determine if numbers are less than, greater than, or equal to. Then practice lining up the decimals to add and subtract decimal numbers. Then multiply decimals remembering to...

A very simple explanation of adding two negative numbers together. Well, it's a mathematical explanation that includes moving the negative and using absolute value. Just watch the instructor as she shows you the steps and it will make...

A very simple explanation of adding two negative numbers together. Well, it's a mathematical explanation that includes moving the negative and using absolute value. Just watch the instructor as she shows you the steps and it will make...

Duane uses a vertical number line to show learners how to add integers with the same sign. The vertical number line is an effective visual tool that will help viewers better understand exactly what happens when two positive or two...

There are times when you might want to use a number line to help you visually understand what is happening mathematically. Subtracting integers might be one of those times. So take a look and see which direction you need to move on the...