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Illustrative Mathematics

Operations on the Number Line

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
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...
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Under the Dome

Consecutive Number Sums

For Students 6th Standards
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...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Distances Between Houses

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
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...
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5280 Math

Integer Interpreter

For Teachers 8th - 9th Standards
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...
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Florida Center for Instructional Technology

A Human Number Line: Teacher Notes

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
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...
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Multisensory Grammar Activities

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
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...
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Curated OER

I.O.U.

For Teachers 4th
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.
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Education Development Center

Integer Combinations—Postage Stamps Problem (MS Version)

For Students 4th - 7th Standards
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...
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Pedago Net

Acing Math

For Teachers 2nd - 8th
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...
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Oregon Department of Education

Building Number Sense

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
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.
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

The Sign of Solutions

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
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...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Watch out for Parentheses

For Teachers 5th - 7th Standards
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.
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Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Adding and Subtracting Signed Numbers

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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...
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Add and Subtract With Negatives

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Gaining or Loosing Yards in Football

For Teachers 6th - 8th
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...
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Learning Wave Communications

Learning Wave: Adding Integers

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Using several examples, this resource demonstrates how positive and negative numbers are added while applying them to real world situations.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Real Numbers: Adding Electrons

For Students 6th - 8th
[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.
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Other

Math Game Time: Adding Multiple Integers

For Students 7th
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.
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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Adding Plus

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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.
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Wyzant

Wyzant: Simplifying Multiple Signs Worksheet

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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.
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Interactive Mathematics

Interactive Mathematics: Add and Subtract Algebraic Expressions

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
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.