Week 8

(Module 2 Topic 1 Lesson 1 - 3: Adding Integers)

Learning objective = Students generalize possible game results that relate to the sum of a positive and negative integer. They then use the number line to add integers or identify an unknown addend in a number sentence. They then use the number line to add integers or identify an unknown addend in a number sentence.

Parents can support learning at home by helping students connect this week’s lesson to real-life examples and practice explaining their thinking. Encourage your child to explain each step aloud rather than simply memorize a rule = SAMPLE TEST QUESTIONS + MORE QUESTIONS

***If your child needs more challenge, they can move at a faster pace by using this site to study the concepts of future lessons. Mr. Pierre will strive to prepare lessons two weeks ahead of the current week. Also, Khan Academy is a great enrichment resource***

Lesson 1

The Number Line: Rational Numbers and Football | Grades 6-8 Math K-5 Teaching and Lesson ResourcesIn this interactive, students add and subtract plays on a football field to practice working with negative and positive integers on the number line. Each set of randomized drives consists of seven to nine plays and ends with a touchdown. Plays are represented with equations. When students place the football at the correct point for each play, the answer to the corresponding equation is automatically filled in. The accompanying activity suggests ways that teachers can integrate the interactive into the classroom setting.

Lesson 2

Lesson 3

Adding Integers | Making Math Matter | Grades 6-8, 13+ Math K-5 Teaching and Lesson ResourcesLearn classroom strategies for teaching integer addition using integer chips in this professional development video from Making Math Matter.

Additive Inverse | Grades 6-8 Math K-5 Teaching and Lesson ResourcesThis animated Math Shorts video from the Utah Education Network explains the term additive inverse and provides several examples that demonstrate the concept. In the accompanying classroom activity, students create equations and solve problems that involve adding groups of negative and positive integers that sum to zero. To get the most out of this activity, students should be familiar with plotting positive and negative integers on a number line.

Addition of Positive and Negative Integers | Grades 3-5, 6-8, 13+ Math K-5 Teaching and Lesson ResourcesIntroducing a card game that your students can play in small groups to develop their addition skills. This video focuses on addition of positive and negative numbers and briefly touches on subtraction of integers. This video was submitted through the Innovation Math Challenge, a contest open to professional and nonprofessional producers.