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Author
Paige
Subject
Rational Numbers
Create me a 6th grade worksheet that students will understand and use rational numbers to descrive real world situations including opposties, zero and obsolute value with worked examples
This resource introduces students to the concept of rational numbers, focusing on their definitions and applications in real-world situations. It covers key vocabulary such as integers, rational numbers, opposites, and absolute value. The lesson explains the placement of positive and negative numbers on a number line, the significance of zero, and the concept of absolute value as the distance from zero, ensuring students grasp the distinction between positive and negative values. Furthermore, it provides practical applications of rational numbers through scenarios involving temperature, elevation, and financial transactions. Students engage in guided practice and independent problems, reinforcing their understanding of gains and losses with rational numbers, while also reflecting on the usefulness of absolute values in everyday contexts.