Lesson Topic:
Addition and Subtraction of Integers
Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. Understand and apply the rules for adding and subtracting integers.
2. Solve real-life problems involving addition and subtraction of integers.
3. Demonstrate the ability to add and subtract integers using various strategies, including number
lines and integer chips.
Assessments
1. Formative Assessments:
o Quick check-in questions to assess understanding during the lesson.
o Observational assessment as students work with integer chips or on number lines.
2. Summative Assessments:
o A worksheet with mixed addition and subtraction problems.
o Real-life application problems where students demonstrate understanding.
3. Self-assessment:
o Exit tickets where students reflect on their comfort with integer addition and
subtraction.
Differentiated Activities
1. For Visual Learners:
o Use a number line to visually show movement when adding or subtracting integers.
2. For Kinesthetic Learners:
o Allow students to use integer chips or counters to represent positive and negative
values.
3. For Advanced Students:
o Provide complex word problems that involve multiple steps and integers in context, like
temperature changes or financial transactions.
4. For Struggling Students:
o Simplify by focusing first on either addition or subtraction before mixing both
operations.
o Pair them with peers for guided practice and provide extra visual aids.
Open-Ended Questions
1. How would you explain to someone why subtracting a negative number is the same as adding a
positive number?
2. Can you think of a real-life situation where you might need to add or subtract negative
numbers? Explain how you would solve it.
3. What patterns do you notice when adding and subtracting integers on a number line?
Hands-On Activities
1. Integer Chips Activity:
o Give each student a set of integer chips (two colors: one for positive and one for
negative).
o Have them solve problems by physically adding or removing chips, helping them
visualize the concept.
2. Human Number Line:
o Create a large number line on the floor.
o Have students stand at a starting integer and move forward (addition) or backward
(subtraction) according to given problems.
Connecting to Real-Life Activities
1. Bank Account Balances:
o Describe scenarios involving deposits and withdrawals as positive and negative integers.
o Have students calculate balances to reinforce the concept.
2. Temperature Changes:
o Use temperature rises and falls, especially in areas where temperatures can go below
zero.
o Present daily temperature changes and ask students to calculate final temperatures.
3. Elevation Problems:
o Talk about elevations above and below sea level as positive and negative integers.
o Students can solve problems involving hikes up a mountain (positive integers) and diving
underwater (negative integers).
Closing Activities
1. Exit Ticket:
o A quick three-question ticket where students:
Solve one addition problem.
Solve one subtraction problem.
Answer a reflection question, like "What’s one thing that still confuses you
about today’s lesson?"
2. Class Discussion:
o Review key concepts by discussing the steps and rules for addition and subtraction.
o Invite students to share one thing they learned that could help them outside of math
class.
3. Reflection Journal:
o Have students write a brief entry summarizing their understanding and noting any
lingering questions.
