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Adding & Subtracting (Combining) Integers Lesson PlanAdding & Subtracting (Combining) Integers Lesson Plan
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5th - 7th
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Adding & Subtracting (Combining) Integers

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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 to guide learners through multiple example problems before offering a series of skills practice exercises.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

addition, subtraction, basic operations with integers, integers, subtraction integers, positive numbers, addition negative numbers, negative numbers, subtraction negative numbers, negative integers, positive integers, algebraic expressions, evaluating expressions, absolute value

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Create a packet out of this resource and use during an introductory lesson on adding and subtracting integers
  • The math joke and brainer teaser included in this lesson can be used as warm-up activities
  • Extend the lesson by having students create their own comic strips that describe real-world situations involving integers

Pros

  • The skills practice exercises include a variety of number sentences and algebraic expressions involving the addition and subtraction of integers
  • An answer key is provided for the independent practice problems

Cons

  • Some of the text in the comic strip is small and may be difficult for students to read

Common Core

6.NS.C.5 6.NS.C.7.a 6.NS.C.7.b 6.NS.C.7.c 6.EE.A.2.a 6.EE.A.2.c 7.NS.A.1.a 7.NS.A.1.b 7.NS.A.1.c 7.NS.A.1.d MP7 MP8

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