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The Opposite of a Number Lesson PlanThe Opposite of a Number Lesson Plan
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EngageNY
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6th
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Math
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Duration
45 mins
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The Opposite of a Number

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It's opposite day! The fourth installment of a 21-part module teaches scholars about opposites of integers and of zero. Number lines and real-world situations provide an entry point to this topic.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

opposite, opposite numbers, number lines

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Consult with the English department for grade-appropriate opposite words
  • Use the problem set as a homework assignment

Classroom Considerations

  • Prior preparation of a floor model for a number line is necessary

Pros

  • Includes both mathematical and contextual problems
  • Provides answer keys to all questions in the lesson

Cons

  • None

Common Core

6.NS.C.6.a 6.NS.C.6.c MP6

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