ALEX Learning Activity Resources

   View Standards     Standard(s): [MA2019] (6) 10 :

10. Locate integers and other rational numbers on a horizontal or vertical line diagram.

a. Define opposites as numbers located on opposite sides of 0 and the same distance from 0 on a number line.

b. Use rational numbers in real-world and mathematical situations, explaining the meaning of 0 in each situation.

The students will create integer cards (using positive and negative whole numbers and decimals) and then work with classmates to put them in order in a number line diagram.  The activity is progressive to help scaffold understanding.

This activity was created as a result of the ALEX  Resource Development Summit.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [MA2019] (6) 10 :

10. Locate integers and other rational numbers on a horizontal or vertical line diagram.

a. Define opposites as numbers located on opposite sides of 0 and the same distance from 0 on a number line.

b. Use rational numbers in real-world and mathematical situations, explaining the meaning of 0 in each situation.

In this introduction to integers, the students discuss the meaning of the number zero and then practice determining whether a situation should be represented by a positive or a negative number. They will either jump or sit down to physically represent integers.

This activity results from the ALEX Resource Development Summit.