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Adding numbers with Different Signs (Example), Pre-Algebra Instructional VideoAdding numbers with Different Signs (Example), Pre-Algebra Instructional Video
Publisher
Khan Academy
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Grade
5th - 7th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
5:33
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Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategies
Flipped Classroom
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Closed Captions
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Year
2011
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Instructional Video

Adding numbers with Different Signs (Example), Pre-Algebra

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Explaining the concept of adding integers with different signs can become confusing. Use this video to provide students with a clear and explicit demonstration of how negative and positive numbers are added together. Sal uses a number line and differentiates terms by color to show the process.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

addition, numbers

Additional Tags

math

Classroom Considerations

  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Common Core

6.NS.C.5

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