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Find the cards that get to zero. The activity introduces the class to the idea of adding integers. Pupils use a number line to count up and count down when adding. They play a game to collect cards that will sum to zero.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use two-sided counters to help visualize numbers that combine to make zero
Classroom Considerations
- Requires access to number lines
- Make the cards for the integer game before teaching the lesson
- The introductory lesson in a 25-part series
Pros
- The answer key shows the jumps on the number lines
- Contains suggestions on how to use number lines within the classroom
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- None