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While the standards don't call for negative numbers to be taught before the sixth grade, many students benefit from learning the concept earlier. A video explains what teachers mean by the opposite of a number. It includes absolute value, adding a negative number, and subtracting a negative number.
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Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Create practice problems for pupils to complete independently
- Provide number lines for each person to use while solving
Classroom Considerations
- Requires prior knowledge of addition, subtraction, and how to use a number line with negative numbers
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Uses multiple colors to show each step in solving a problem
- Pacing is set appropriately for the grade level
Cons
- None