Discovering How to Subtract Rational Numbers Using the Additive Inverse

In this lesson, students will develop an understanding that opposite quantities combine to make zero and will learn how to subtract rational numbers using a horizontal number line and the additive inverse
Resource ID#: 48064 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 7
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Overhead Projector, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: subtracting integers, sum of opposites, additive inverse, number line, absolute value
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Cooperative Learning
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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