Curated OER
Bean Toss
Students investigate positive and negative numbers using lima beans as a concrete model.
University of South Florida
Fcat: Human Number Line: Teacher Notes
This activity allows students to physically create a number line and work on adding and subtracting integers. This lesson can be adapted to include other concepts with real numbers.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: The Evolution of Numbers
Discusses what numbers are and how our understanding of them has evolved over thousands of years, from simple counting to negative numbers and irrational numbers, for example. Includes a set of practice questions where students identify...
New York Times
New York Times: Steven Strogatz on the Elements of Math Series the New York Times
[Free Registration/Login Required] On this site, Cornell University mathematics professor, Steven Strogatz, shares his 15-part series of columns on the elements of math. He investigates topics ranging from negative numbers to subtraction...
Other
Center School District: Everyday Math Resources
Everyday Math Resources for 5th grade is an excellent resource for both students and teachers. Twelve math strands are linked to activities and interactive games that support the learning outcomes. Click on links at the top to access...
Education Place
Houghton Mifflin: Eduplace: Kids' Place Mathematics
Educational publisher Houghton Mifflin provides a colorful, engaging site that offers test-prep practice, test-taking strategies, and brain teasers on a variety of math concepts for grades 1-6. Just "Choose an activity and pick a grade,"...
Other
Web Math Minutes
Students can practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division through this customizable learning resource. Choose the number and type of problem as well as the largest number used.
Education Place
Houghton Mifflin: Eduplace: Kids' Place Mathematics
Educational publisher Houghton Mifflin provides a colorful, engaging site that offers test-prep practice, test-taking strategies, and brain teasers on a variety of math concepts for grades 1-6. Just "Choose an activity and pick a grade,"...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Number Line: Rational Numbers and Football
Students add and subtract plays on a football field to practice working with negative and positive integers on the number line.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Inca Temple: Number Sense
Do you want to know how to pronounce really big numbers? Paul can teach you!
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Nctm: Illuminations: Volt Meter
As you put the different type of batteries on the volt meter pay attention to the voltage equations in the table. See how positive and negative numbers interact.
Math Slice
Math Slice: Sundee Slice Special Test
A concise tool for assessing a variety of math concepts including measurement, algebra, number sense, and data. Assessment is scored online immediately. An excellent tool for quick assessment.
Beacon Learning Center
Beacon Learning Center: Anti Toast
Students explore positive and negative numbers in this interactive web lesson. Learning exercises are provided for students to practice adding integers.
Primary Resources
Primary Resources: Negative Numbers
Teacher resources for teaching and reviewing negative numbers by themselves and with thermometers. There are games, PowerPoint presentations, pdf files, Word files, and Excel files available for download at several different skill levels.
PBS
Pbs Kids: Cyberchase: Space Coupe to the Rescue
This interactive game allows users to practice with positive and negative numbers.
AAA Math
Aaa Math: Evaluating Exponents of Negative Numbers
This site explains how to evaluate exponents of positive and negative numbers. The site provides games and exercises to practice the skill.
AAA Math
Aaa Math: Evaluating Exponents of Negative Numbers
The mathematics resource examines how to evaluate exponents of negative numbers. Practice exercises are included.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Math: Numbers: Integers
This site provides great practice on the concept of integers. Students can first learn about the topic by watching a step by step instruction video that also points out areas of concern. Finally, students can practice their knowledge by...
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Number: Add and Subtract With Integers
Add and subtract positive and negative numbers.
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Number: Multiply and Divide With Integers
This site provides students practice with the concept of multiplying and dividing integers. Students can learn about the topic by completing an interactive tutorial. Students can then take a ten question timed test to practice the skill.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Adding Negative Numbers
Practice adding positive and negative single-digit numbers. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Negative Number Addition and Subtraction: Word Problems
Practice solving word problems with negative numbers. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Adding & Subtracting Negative Numbers
Practice solving addition and subtraction problems with integers (positive and negative numbers). Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Equivalent Expressions With Negative Numbers
Practice identifying equivalent expressions involving the addition and subtraction of negative numbers. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.