A well-rounded unit on positive and negative integers is a great addition to your middle school math class. Learners work through five activities, each focused on a different skill, before playing a Game of Life to practice the application of these math skills.

Concepts

negative integers, positive integers, subtraction integers, number lines, word problems, budgeting, problem solving strategies

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Have kids work on the activities in a math center
• Send some of the exercises home
• Use the last lesson, which focuses on life expenses, in a social studies or home economics class when discussing financial independence

Classroom Considerations

• The unit is organized into a five-day unit, but you could change the timing if necessary

Pros

• Comes with teaching and instruction tips
• Includes real-life examples for kids to consider, including a game about life expenses and budgeting

Cons

• None