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Adding and Subtracting Positive and Negative Integers

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This Adding and Subtracting Positive and Negative Integers unit plan also includes:

A well-rounded unit on positive and negative integers is a great addition to your middle school math class. Learners work through five activities, each focused on a different skill, before playing a Game of Life to practice the application of these math skills.

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Concepts
negative integers, positive integers, subtraction integers, number lines, word problems, budgeting, problem solving strategies
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Additional Tags
math
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Instructional Ideas
  • Have kids work on the activities in a math center
  • Send some of the exercises home
  • Use the last lesson, which focuses on life expenses, in a social studies or home economics class when discussing financial independence
Classroom Considerations
  • The unit is organized into a five-day unit, but you could change the timing if necessary
Pros
  • Comes with teaching and instruction tips
  • Includes real-life examples for kids to consider, including a game about life expenses and budgeting
Cons
  • None