Access Point #: MAFS.7.NS.1.AP.1bArchived Access Point

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Find the distance between two rational numbers on a number line.
Clarifications:

Essential Understandings

Concrete:

  • Given a number line count the distance between two points
  • Identify the value of the number and the distance of that number from zero on a number line.
  • Match the positive and the negative value of the same number on the number line.
  • Given a situation identify coordinate points and count the distance between points (e.g., using the school campus, use specific directions to navigate from one point to another; use a tiled floor to navigate to another point).
Representation:
  • Identify absolute values of numbers.
  • Understand the following concepts, symbols, and vocabulary: absolute value, zero, points.
  • Calculate the absolute value of a difference between two numbers (for example, |-6 – 4| equals 10).
General Information
Number: MAFS.7.NS.1.AP.1b
Category: Access Points
Date Adopted or Revised: 06/14
Cluster: Apply and extend previous understandings of operations with fractions to add, subtract, multiply, and divide 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

This access point is an alternate version of the following benchmark(s).

Related Courses

This access point is part of these courses.
1205020: M/J Accelerated Mathematics Grade 6
1205040: M/J Grade 7 Mathematics
1204000: M/J Foundational Skills in Mathematics 6-8
1205510: Explorations in Mathematics 2
1200410: Mathematics for College Success
1200700: Mathematics for College Algebra
7812020: Access M/J Grade 7 Mathematics
7912115: Fundamental Explorations in Mathematics 2

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