Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 6.ns It's Warmer in Miami
This task has students do simple computations with positive and negative numbers in the context of temperature differences. Aligns with 6.NS.C.5.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 6.ns Mile High
Sixth graders work with positive and negative numbers in a real-world context in this problem about elevation as it relates to sea level. Aligns with 6.NS.C.5.
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Better Lesson: Visualizing Integers in Our World
Making connections between art, math, and the real world helps students understand integers in our daily lives.
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Better Lesson: Understanding Integers
What is the lowest elevation in United States? How would you represent it as an integer?
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Better Lesson: Pre Test
What do students already know about integers, rational numbers, and the coordinate plane? What gaps do students have in their understanding? Students take the Unit 3 pretest in order to inform instruction.
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Better Lesson: Assessment Day
SWBAT use strategies to identify rational numbers on a number line.