Negative Integers - Intro

This math unit progressively introduces and develops students' understanding and skills in handling negative integers through a variety of operations using number lines and arithmetic calculations. Initially, students practice identifying and locating negative integers on number lines, gradually moving to interpret these visual representations by plotting points and matching them with given integers. The unit then advances into operations, beginning with single-step additions and subtractions of negative integers depicted through movements on number lines. Students learn to translate these movements into proper addition and subtraction equations. Further, the complexity increases as they delve deeper into subtraction exercises, strengthening their familiarity and computational skills with negative values through multiple practice problems. The final segments of the unit introduce and practice the division of negative integers, reinforcing understanding of division rules with negatives and solidifying the concepts needed to handle various combinations of positive and negative integers effectively.