Subtracting Integers with a Number Line

Nikki·

Math

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Grade Level8th Grade

SubjectMath

Original Prompt

create a minilesson and guided practice, plus a separeate 5 question multiplwe choice exit slip on the following: Subtract Positive and Negative Integers Objective Subtract positive and negative integers using a number line. Materials 2 number cubes, each with numbers from 1 to 6 From an early age, students are taught that they do not have enough ones to subtract 5 from 4. This can be confusing to some students later when they learn to regroup and now when subtracting integers. Subtracting uses

This resource focuses on the concept of subtracting integers using a number line, which provides a visual representation of the relationship between positive and negative integers. The lesson emphasizes that subtracting a number is equivalent to adding its opposite. It includes key vocabulary definitions (positive integers, negative integers, opposites), step-by-step examples of subtracting positive and negative numbers, and practice problems for students to solve. The document encourages students to rewrite subtraction problems as addition problems and provides activities to reinforce the lesson, including a game involving number cubes.