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Handout
Help Algebra

Help algebra.com: The Real Number System

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Natural numbers, whole numbers, integers and rational numbers begin this lesson on the real number system. You can also learn more about the number line and absolute value. Examples and diagrams are included to enhance understanding.
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Website
Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Signed Numbers

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This resource explains positive and negative numbers. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems.
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Activity
Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Absolute Value

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains many topics related to absolute value, including solving equations and inequalities involving absolute values. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt,...
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Activity
Purple Math

Purplemath: Solving Absolute Value Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A discussion of how to solve absolute value problems. The lesson goes into detail about the graphs of absolute value problems and how the graph is related to the numeric solution. Includes problems along with interactive widgets.
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Activity
Cool Math

Coolmath: Finding the Absolute Value of a Number

For Students 5th - 7th Standards
Finding the Absolute Value of a Number. its distance from zero on the number line.
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Activity
Cool Math

Coolmath: Finding the Opposite of a Number

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
This prealgebra lesson gives you practice on finding opposite numbers.
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Activity
Cool Math

Coolmath: Absolute Value Equations

For Students 6th - 9th Standards
This Algebra Cruncher generates an endless number of practice problems for absolute values equations with solutions and hints!
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Activity
Cool Math

Coolmath: Absolute Value Inequalities<

For Students 6th - 9th Standards
This Algebra Cruncher generates an endless number of practice problems for absolute value inequalities with "less than" with solutions and hints!
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Activity
Cool Math

Coolmath: Absolute Value Inequalities >

For Students 6th - 9th Standards
This Algebra Cruncher generates an endless number of practice problems for absolute value inequalities with "greater than" with solutions and hints!
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Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Absolute Value to Find Distance

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Practice taking the absolute value of the difference of two numbers to find the distance between those numbers. Apply this principle to solve word problems. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions...
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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 6.ns Jumping Flea

For Teachers 6th Standards
In this task, 6th graders examine where numbers are on a number line in relation to zero and what we mean by absolute value. Aligns with 6.NS.C.7.
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Handout
Math Open Reference

Math Open Reference: Number Line

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Interactive number line illustrates how as you move to the right the numbers increase and as you move to the left the numbers get more negative.
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Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Absolute Value to Find Distance Challenge

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Solve conceptually challenging absolute value problems. In order to succeed at these problems, you'll need to remember that the absolute value of the difference of two numbers is the distance between those numbers. Students receive...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Arithmetic: Absolute Value of Integers

For Students 6th - 7th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Find the absolute value of positive and negative integers.
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Unit Plan
Other

Msjc: Lesson: The Opposite and the Reciprocal Assignment: The Opposite

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Explore opposites and reciprocals through positive and negative numbers and fractions.
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Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: The Meaning of Absolute Value

For Teachers 6th Standards
What is the meaning of absolute value?
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Handout
Quia

Ixl Learning: Absolute Value

For Students 5th - 7th Standards
Brush up on your math skills relating to absolute value then try some practice problems to test your understanding.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Math + Arts: The Absolute Value of Dance

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
In this lesson, middle schoolers use a graph to choreograph a dance figure. Media resources and teacher materials are included.
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Handout
Help Algebra

Help algebra.com: Addition & Subtraction of Real Numbers

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Using a number line, the technique for adding and subtracting real numbers is demonstrated. Notation and calculator use is also touched on at the end of the lesson.
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Handout
University of Saskatchewan (Canada)

University of Saskatchewan: Absolute Value and Distance

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Absolute Value is the distance from zero on the number line or the distance between two points. This site from the University of Saskatchewan has examples and learning exercises for a better understanding of absolute value. Site by...
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Unit Plan
Shmoop University

Shmoop: Basic Operations: Absolute Value

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Students learn about absolute value. The resource consists of notes, step-by-step examples, and practice problems with solutions.
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Interactive
Doina Popovici

Math Play: Absolute Value Millionaire Game

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Practice finding the absolute value of different numbers and expressions in this millionaire-style game.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Negative Numbers

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart students apply their knowledge of integers to combine positive and negative integers and locate their position on a number line.
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Graphic
Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Absolute Value

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Find the definition of absolute value as well as many simple examples.