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Henrico County Public Schools

Models for Teaching Addition and Subtraction of Integers

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
Positive and negative numbers are everywhere in the world around us. Whether it's charged particles in atoms, a hot air balloon rising and falling in the sky, or a series of bills and checks being delivered in the mail, this...
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Curated OER

Adding & Subtracting (Combining) Integers

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
Maintain a positive atmosphere in your math class with this fun lesson on adding and subtracting integers. After first explaining the rules for combining positive and negative numbers, this resource uses a comic strip...
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Curated OER

Wallflowers: Adding and Multiplying Integers

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students solve word problems in which they add, subtract, multiply, and/or divide integers, identify rules and patterns for multiplying and dividing integers, create scenarios that represent each expression, and evaluate expressions.
Unit Plan
Buffalo State

Adding and Subtracting Integers Unit

For Teachers 6th - 7th Standards
Just because one integer is larger than another doesn't mean it will make sense right away. Go beyond note taking and show learners, through the use of algebra tiles and a Four-Pan Algebra Balance, how the numbers relate to one...
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Virginia Department of Education

Integers: Addition and Subtraction

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
Young mathematicians construct their own understanding of integers with an inquiry-based math lesson. Using colored chips to represent positive and negative numbers, children model a series of addition and subtraction problems as...
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EngageNY

Understanding Subtraction of Integers and Other Rational Numbers

For Teachers 7th Standards
Subtraction is all about opposites, and the fifth activity in a series of 25 introduces the concept of subtracting integers. Pupils connect subtracting with discarding a card in the integer game. They develop the rule for subtracting...
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Curated OER

Add Positive And Negative Numbers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Scholars investigate the concept of adding positive and negative numbers. They practice adding using the number line for scaffolding. This can be done as a game for younger learners, but may also be helpful for engaging the older pupils.
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Curated OER

Addition of Signed Numbers I

For Teachers 7th - 8th
In this addition worksheet, students add positive and negative integers and decimal numbers. All equations, except one, contain at least one negative integer. Students must determine the appropriate operation based upon the signed...
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Curated OER

Multiplying and Dividing Integers

For Teachers 7th - 8th
In this multiplication worksheet, students multiply and divide positive and negative integers. This one-page worksheet contains 14 problems, with answers.
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Mathematics Assessment Project

Using Positive and Negative Numbers in Context

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Measure the temperature of your math class with a temperature-based lesson on adding and subtracting rational numbers. The thermometer serves as a vertical number line for learners as they work together to solve a temperature change...
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Curated OER

ADDING ON THE NUMBER LINE ACCENTUATING THE NEGATIVE

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders solve problems involving addition of positive and accentuating negative integers. In this adding real numbers lesson, 7th graders draw a number line on chart paper, complete a working sheet and use the Learning Gizmo...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Operations on the Number Line

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
A different way to look at integers is on this number line with variables in place of numbers. Learners are to look at different expressions and describe why they think the answer would be positive or negative, depending on the location...
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Curated OER

Positive and Negative Numbers

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Pupils use blocks and markers to illustrate the processes of adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing integers. In this mathematics lesson plan, learners use Algebra blocks to demonstrate multiplying polynomials.
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Utah Education Network (UEN)

Subtracting Integers

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Review the concepts of additive inverses and adding positive and negative integers. Relate understanding to the subtraction of integers. This is done with either the use of "Algeblocks" (any square or tile manipulative should do) or...
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Curated OER

Subtraction With Integers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This thorough introduction to the concept of subtracting negative integers walk learners through the necessary steps using teacher modeling and guided practice. Number lines and various word problems are used to support understanding of...
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Curated OER

Adding and Subtracting Integers

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Middle schoolers use discs in order to add and subtract integers. There are manipulatives present so kinesthetic learners can access the curriculum. They also review the concept of the opposite of positive and negative numbers.
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Curated OER

Addition and Subtraction of Integers I

For Teachers 7th - 8th
In this integer worksheet, students solve given equations by adding and subtracting positive and negative integers. The worksheet is divided into three parts: addition of integers, subtraction of integers, and mixed equations containing...
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Curated OER

Positive and Negative Integers: A Card Game

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students play an integer card game similar to the game "Twenty-five." In this integer lesson plan, students use addition and subtraction cards to identify integers as positive or negative.
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Curated OER

Invitation To Integers

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students find zero pairs and add integers using zero pairs and a number line. They generalize rules for adding integers. The class view approximately 10 minutes of video divided into three segments.
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Curated OER

Invitation to Integers

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students find zero pairs and add integers using zero pairs and a number line. They generalize rules for adding integers. Students complete a matching activity on the Internet that helps them practice adding integers.
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Curated OER

Integer War

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Sometimes all it takes for a good review is a game of cards. Review the processes needed to add, subtract, divide, and multiply integers. In groups, learners play the card game war with a twist. They can use the numbers as either...
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EngageNY

Efficiently Adding Integers and Other Rational Numbers

For Teachers 7th Standards
Develop the rules for adding rational numbers. Pupils continue to work on adding integers. Young mathematicians use their experiences to develop the rules for adding integers with like and unlike signs. They finish the lesson plan by...
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Curated OER

Interesting Integers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers add and subtract integers. In this algebra lesson, students analyze integers using hands on manipulative. They solve problems of addition and subtractions using their signs correctly. They play a game of cards to...
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Curated OER

Adding and Subtracting Integers (Positive and Negative Numbers)

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this math worksheet, young scholars solve 15 problems in which positive and negative integers are added and subtracted. The answers are given in a separate column on the page.