Instructional Video

Absolute Value

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Investigate with your classes the meaning of absolute value. Here, the instructor explains the definition of absolute value and uses the definition to evaluate different expressions. The expressions include simplifying within the absolute value brackets before evaluating.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Use a number line with each problem to reinforce the definition of absolute value
  • After showing the video, use board work as an informal assessment
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires previous experience with integer operations
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Uses color to separate each example
  • Reinforces the definition of absolute value with each example
Cons
  • None
Common Core