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Integers: Addition and Subtraction

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Young mathematicians construct their own understanding of integers with an inquiry-based math lesson. Using colored chips to represent positive and negative numbers, children model a series of addition and subtraction problems as they work collaboratively to generate algorithms for solving these two types of problems.

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Concepts

addition, subtraction, basic operations with integers, integers, negative integers, positive integers, subtraction integers, addition negative numbers, negative numbers, subtraction negative numbers, negative number sentences, positive numbers, rational numbers, absolute value

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math

Instructional Ideas

Insert this lesson into an upper-elementary or middle school math unit on integers
Have students work in small groups creating their own algorithms for adding and subtracting integers, presenting their ideas to the whole class

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Offers strategies for differentiating instruction and extending learning

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Common Core

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