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Positive and Negative Numbers
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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Whole Numbers
A game is a great way to learn. Study what makes an integers, their traits, and characteristics. This instructional activity includes 3 separate activities intended to promote an understanding of integers, whole numbers, and opposites....
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Rational Numbers as Exponents
In this algebra worksheet, learners rewrite 3 radical expressions as exponential notation. They change 6 quantities with fraction exponents into equivalent radical expressions. Students write three exponential expressions, eliminating...
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Negative & Positive Numbers
Pupils recognize positive and negative numbers and perform mathematical functions.
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A New Set of Numbers
Sixth graders add and subtract positive and negative integers. In this integers math lesson, 6th graders review the number line as a class, with students representing the numbers and moving in a positive or negative direction to find...
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8.4 Negative and Zero Exponent
In this negative and zero exponent worksheet, students evaluate given expressions. They write exponents without negative or zero exponents. This one-page worksheet contains 36 multi-step problems.
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Distances Between Houses
This resource sneaks in the math so your learners will be adding and subtracting positive and negatives on a number line while thinking they are mapping out houses. The activity starts by putting houses the appropriate distance away from...
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Football Math
Develop an understanding of positive and negative numbers using football. Pupils create a football field and game pieces. The teacher gives plays and the pupils move pieces to see who wins the game.
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Integers on the Number Line 2
Four inequality statements are given for the same two negative numbers. The resource is a good practice for pupils to interpret statements of inequalities relative to the position on the number line. The objective is for pupils to...
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Negative Exponents and the Laws of Exponents
Apply the properties of exponents to expressions with negative exponents. The fifth lesson in the series explains the meaning of negative exponents through an exploration of the properties taught in the previous lessons of the...
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Positive and Negative Numbers on the Number Line—Opposite Direction and Value
Make your own number line ... using a compass. The first installment of a 21-part series has scholars investigate positive and negative integers on a number line by using a compass to construct points that are the same distance from zero...
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Integers: Addition and Subtraction
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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Mile High
What is the meaning of sea level? This resource helps your class understand the meaning of elevations above, below, and at sea level. Provides for good discussion on using positive and negative numbers to represent quantities in the real...
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Interesting Integers
Upper elementary and middle schoolers practice solving addition and multiplication problems with positive and negative numbers. They use a number line initially to help find a solution.
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Integers Homework #1
For this simple worksheet, learners add and subtract positive and negative integers. Mathematicians plot the problem on a number line beside each of the 24 problems. You might want to white out the answers at the bottom of each page and...
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Rational Numbers on the Number Line
Individuals learn how to plot rational numbers on the number line in the sixth instructional activity of a 21-part module. They identify appropriate units and determine opposites of rational numbers.
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Ordering Integers and Other Rational Numbers
Scholars learn to order rational numbers in the seventh lesson in a series of 21. Reasoning about numbers on a number line allows for this ordering.
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Number Line Game
Students understand number line concepts and the addition of positive and negative integers. In this number line lesson, students create and use a number line to play a game. Students will use different colored dice to represent positive...
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Comparing Negative Fractions, Mixed Numbers and Decimal
Seventh graders explore the concept of negative rational numbers. In this negative rational numbers instructional activity, 7th graders discuss similarities between positive and negative rational numbers. Students predict what rational...
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Modeling Integer Multiplication
Pupils multiply positive and negative integers. They represent word expressions with both positive and negative integers and then multiply them. They also create multiplication problems to solve as a class. They create a rhyme, a story,...
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Statements of Order in the Real World
Positive and negative numbers are all around us. Groups read short story contexts and identify a rational number that represents the values in the context. They order the rational numbers and interpret statements of inequality.
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Addition of Integers
Become familiar with adding integers by practicing examples using negative and positive numbers. Students discuss how they arrived at their answers.
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Playing Math Fever
Pupils complete activities to learn notation and uses for positive and negative numbers. In this number system lesson, learners play a game similar to Jeopardy to learn how to solve problems with positive and negative numbers.
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Using Integer Tiles
Demonstrate how to add and subtract positive and negative numbers using tiles. Pupils complete a variety of activities on a worksheet, including mixed addition and subtraction problems, subtracting and adding opposites, and magic squares...