Access Point #: MAFS.6.NS.3.AP.6dArchived Access Point

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Locate positive and negative numbers on a number line.
Clarifications:

Essential Understandings

Concrete:

  • Match to same on number line.
  • Recognize how values of numbers represent the distance of that number from zero.
  • Recognize that on a number line all the numbers to the right of zero are positive and all the numbers to the left of zero are negative.
Representation:
  • Recognize that negative numbers have a negative symbol (-) before the number.
  • Recognize that positive numbers either have a (+) symbol or no symbol before the number.
  • Understand the meaning of “0” and where it falls on a number line.
General Information
Number: MAFS.6.NS.3.AP.6d
Category: Access Points
Date Adopted or Revised: 06/14
Cluster: Apply and extend previous understandings of numbers to the system of rational numbers. (Major Cluster) : 

Clusters should not be sorted from Major to Supporting and then taught in that order. To do so would strip the coherence of the mathematical ideas and miss the opportunity to enhance the major work of the grade with the supporting clusters.

Related Standards

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Related Courses

This access point is part of these courses.
1205010: M/J Grade 6 Mathematics
1205020: M/J Accelerated Mathematics Grade 6
1205500: Explorations in Mathematics 1
1204000: M/J Foundational Skills in Mathematics 6-8
7812015: Access M/J Grade 6 Mathematics
7912110: Fundamental Explorations in Mathematics 1

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