Lesson Plan

The Opposite of a Number

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It's opposite day! The fourth installment of a 21-part module teaches scholars about opposites of integers and of zero. Number lines and real-world situations provide an entry point to this topic.

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CCSS: Designed
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Instructional Ideas
  • Consult with the English department for grade-appropriate opposite words
  • Use the problem set as a homework assignment
Classroom Considerations
  • Prior preparation of a floor model for a number line is necessary
Pros
  • Includes both mathematical and contextual problems
  • Provides answer keys to all questions in the lesson
Cons
  • None
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