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Lesson Purpose

The purpose of this lesson is to name integers and rational numbers with their opposites as well as represent situations with integers and rational numbers using number lines, being able to describe 0 in each situation.  Students will be learning skills needed by computer programmers, such as paying attention to detail and problem solving.

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Lesson Objectives

At the end of this lesson, students will be able to order rational numbers in a number line identifying an integer and its opposite.

Student Target

“ I can use integers to represent quantities in real-world situations and I can explain where zero fits into a situation represented by integers."

CCR Focus Standards

Number and Ratios - Level D

• 6.NS.7

  Understand ordering and absolute value of rational numbers.

Supporting Standards

• 6.NS.5

  Understand that positive and negative numbers are used together to describe quantities having opposite directions or values (e.g., temperature above/below zero, elevation above/below sea level, credits/debits, positive/negative electric charge); use positive and negative numbers to represent quantities in real-world contexts, explaining the meaning of 0 in each situation.

Standards for Mathematical Practice

• MP.4

  Model with mathematics. (MP.4)

• MP.6

  Attend to precision. (MP.6)

• MP.7

  Look for and make use of structure. (MP.7)

KYAE Employability Standards

• E.6

  E.6 Identify and effectively use skills and materials needed for a particular task.

• E.7

  E.7 Accurately analyze information and respond appropriately.

• E.8

  E.8 Interact with others in a professional manner.