Illustrative Mathematics
Operations on the Number Line
A different way to look at integers is on this number line with variables in place of numbers. Learners are to look at different expressions and describe why they think the answer would be positive or negative, depending on the location...
Under the Dome
Consecutive Number Sums
Determine equivalent methods to find sums of consecutive numbers. Learners watch a video of a computer program that finds the sum of five consecutive numbers given a starting number. Pupils hypothesize how to determine the sum without...
Curated OER
Distances Between Houses
This resource sneaks in the math so your learners will be adding and subtracting positive and negatives on a number line while thinking they are mapping out houses. The activity starts by putting houses the appropriate distance away from...
5280 Math
Integer Interpreter
Can you add variables if you don't know their value? Using an empty number line, scholars first locate the position of the difference, sum, product, and quotient of two unknown integers. Later problems mix operations as well as add...
Florida Center for Instructional Technology
A Human Number Line: Teacher Notes
Twenty-one pieces of tagboard can lead your class to a greater understanding of integers when you use them to form a human number line. After creating this math tool, two strategies for adding and subtracting will have your...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Multisensory Grammar Activities
Activate various learning styles while covering modifiers and double negatives. These activity ideas provides several sentences for examining each topic. After completing the activities, learners will know how to clarify meaning with...
Curated OER
I.O.U.
Students explore adding and subtracting positive and negative numbers in the context of money. In this computation lesson, students use play money and IOU's to model various mathematical algorithms.
Education Development Center
Integer Combinations—Postage Stamps Problem (MS Version)
Number patterns can seem mysterious. Help your learners unravel these mysteries as they complete an intriguing task. Through examination, collaborative groups determine that they are able to produce all integers above a certain...
Pedago Net
Acing Math
Deal me in! Elementary and middle school classes will love this selection of math games, all involving a deck of cards. From fractions to exponents to rounding up and down, the games cover such a variety of skills that your classroom...
Oregon Department of Education
Building Number Sense
It's never too early to begin a child's math education. This collection of fun hands-on activities engage youngsters in building their number sense as they learn how to count objects, identify numerals, compare amounts, and much more.
Illustrative Mathematics
The Sign of Solutions
Positive or negative, zero or no solution, are all possibilities for the solution of a linear equation. Here the resource gives examples of linear equations in one variable and their type of solutions. The resource comes with commentary...
Illustrative Mathematics
Watch out for Parentheses
It is important for the algebra learner to understand the use of parentheses. Mathematicians of all levels can make errors with nested parentheses. This will give them some practice. It makes for a good class starter or quick assessment.
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Adding and Subtracting Signed Numbers
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains how to add and subtract signed numbers. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this site out to students who...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Add and Subtract With Negatives
Find a quick, concise explanation of how to add and subtract with negatives. Step by step examples are included to help you understand how to find the sum or difference when negative numbers are involved.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Gaining or Loosing Yards in Football
This activity will allow students to use the football field as an interactive model for adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing integers. Many students are familiar with the gain or lost of yards in the game of football, however...
Learning Wave Communications
Learning Wave: Adding Integers
Using several examples, this resource demonstrates how positive and negative numbers are added while applying them to real world situations.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Real Numbers: Adding Electrons
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students explore real numbers through electrons and protons. Click challenge me to answer practice questions and click learn more to complete a learning module on real numbers.
Other
Math Game Time: Adding Multiple Integers
A worksheet for practicing the addition of positive and negative numbers up to 20. An answer key is provided. The printable file can be accessed through the 'Click Here' link at the bottom of the worksheet.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Adding Plus
On this one page website sharpen your logic and addition skills while working on this challenge. The solution is available to double check your solution.
Wyzant
Wyzant: Simplifying Multiple Signs Worksheet
Dealing with multiple positive and negative signs in an algebra equation can be a challenge for some students. This inter-active quiz from WyzAnt provides 20 multiple-sign equations and their answers for students to test their knowledge.
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Add and Subtract Algebraic Expressions
Information is given on how to add and subtract algebraic expressions. Also included is information on terms, coefficients, and like terms, as well as examples to demonstrate how to simplify.