Curated OER
“I Can” Common Core! 6th Grade Math
Help your sixth graders reach their Common Core math standards by providing them with a checklist of "I can" statements for each standard. As each concept is covered, kids can check it off, as long as they can do what it states.
Utah Education Network (UEN)
Extending the Number System
Don't feel negative about negative numbers. Individuals extend their knowledge of positive numbers and fractions to rational numbers. They see how to represent negative rational numbers on a number line, learn about opposites and...
CK-12 Foundation
Absolute Value: Picket Fence Painting
Painting a fence can be useful for more than just making your yard look good. A slider interactive has young mathematicians adjust the number of white fence panels. This activity helps in understanding how absolute value equations...
CK-12 Foundation
When to Use the Distributive Property: Rational Expressions
Discover how the distributive property applies to division. As learners change numeric values within an expression, the simulation calculates its value. Challenge questions lead individuals to realize the power of distributing the...
EngageNY
End-of-Module Assessment Task: Grade 6 Math Module 3
The last installment of a 21-part module is an end-of-module assessment. Individuals show their understanding of positive and negative numbers on the number line, absolute value, and the coordinate plane in a variety of contexts.
EngageNY
Mid-Module Assessment Task: Grade 6 Math Module 3
Ensure your class has a solid understanding of positive and negative integers before moving on. The 14th installment of a 21-part series is a mid-module assessment. Scholars solve problems on positive and negative integers, on ordering...
EngageNY
The Relationship Between Absolute Value and Order
Order up a resource on absolute value and order. The 12th installment of a 21-part module investigates the relationship between absolute value and the order of numbers on a number line. Scholars determine how the actual values and the...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Unit 4 Math Vocabulary Cards (Grade 6)
Reinforce math vocabulary with a set of flash cards. Forty-eight cards offer boldly printed words, and their corresponding definition alongside an example with labels. Terms include absolute value, inverse operations, slope, and more!
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Integers, Opposites, Absolute Value
Straight from the pages of a math textbook, this three-lesson series introduces young mathematicians to the world of integers. Starting with a definition of integers and their applications in the real world, this resource goes on to...
Illustrative Mathematics
Above and below sea level
Using the real-world example of elevation, above or below sea level, young mathematicians interpret expressions using negative signs, and absolute value. This task provides a good opportunity to discuss the notion of magnitude and...
Yummy Math
Hot Summer. . . Cold Winter
A table of each state's record temperature reports data that middle schoolers can place on a number line for analysis. A written explanation of how to use this tool and the concept of absolute value are also included. Nine questions are...
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Absolute Value Equations
Using this tutorial, you'll learn how to solve absolute value equations. View step-by-step solutions and video explanations of example problems, and solve practice questions at the end.
The Math League
The Math League: Integers
This site provides a detailed overview of integers, including positive and negative integers, number lines, absolute values of integers, and comparing integers.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Homework Help Independent Practice: Integer Subtraction
Get independent practice subtracting integers. Each incorrect response gets a text box explanation and another try. Correct responses are confirmed.
AAA Math
Aaa Math: Comparing Integers
Students practice comparing integers with absolute values. The resource has learners determine if the first integer is more than, the same as, or less than the second integer.
AAA Math
Aaa Math: Subtracting Negative and Positive Integers
Read through the given information on subtracting negative and positive integers, and try to solve some integer problems.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Absolute Value
Defines the concept of absolute value in a variety of mathematical methods and difficulties. Includes special links for further investigation.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Subtracting Real Numbers
A good refresher on how to perform subtraction with real numbers. Covers subtracting numbers with the same and different signs and simplifying expressions that have subtraction. View sample problems and complete practice exercises.
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: Absolute Value Inequalities
After explaining the geometric definition of absolute value, this lesson will guide you through several examples in solving inequalities that involve absolute value. Practice exercises and their solutions are also included.
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble
Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Real Numbers
The tutorial investigates real numbers. Students learn about the concept through class notes, practice problems, and tables. Topics include interval notation and order of operations. Quizzes are used to check for comprehension.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Definition of Absolute Value
Get the definition for Absolute Value. Then, move the slider along the interactive number to see examples. Click on the link, "here's more" for more information.
J Coffman
Joseph Coffman's Lecture Notes: Solving Absolute Value Equations
The lesson examines solving absolute value equations and inequalities. Students learn about extraneous solutions, conjunctions, and disjunctions. Definitions, formulas, examples, and a quiz are included.
J Coffman
Joseph Coffman's Lecture Notes: Absolute Value Functions and Graphs
Students learn about absolute value functions. The learning exercise consists of examples and an assessment on how to graph absolute value functions.
Math Planet
Math Planet: Pre Algebra: Absolute Value
Gain an understanding of absolute value by viewing examples and a video lesson. [0:58]