Integer Multiplication Chart

Modeling Multiplication Using Counters

November 28 - December 2

Monday: Multiplying Integers Using Counters
Homework: Modeling Multiplication Using Counters (yellow)

Tuesday: Traffic Activity - Multiplication of Integers
Homework: Traffic Activity (green)

Wednesday: Integer Multiplication Chart
Homework: Multiplication Formats

Thursday/Friday: Rules for Integer Multiplication - Making Connections using Models
Homework:  page 78/16-35 - Making Connections using Models

Note: Wednesday-Friday may change due to the varying needs of students and classes.

November 21-23

In 1st and 2nd period expect the following:
Monday: (substitute teacher today) Practice subtracting integers
Homework: Textbook page 73/14-38

Tuesday: Distance on a Number Line
Homework: Finish Inquiry Lab: Distance on a Number Line

Wednesday: Practice Adding and Subtracting Integers
Homework: Probably Not

In 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 7th periods:
Monday: (substitute teacher) Notes on Addition and Subtraction
Homework: Addition and Subtraction of Integers (purple - do both sides)

Tuesday: Practice subtracting integers
Homework: Textbook page 73

Wednesday: Practice Adding and Subtracting Integers
Homework: Probably Not

Thursday and Friday: NO SCHOOL

Have a great Thanksgiving!!

National Library of Virtual Manipulatives

The National Library of Virtual Manipulatives allows you to model addition and subtraction of integers online.  It will guide you through each problem and allow you to enter in your own problems.  Check it out!

Adding Integers Activity

Subtracting Integers Activity

November 14-18

This week's schedule will differ in different class periods due to our school musical assembly.

If you are in class periods 1-4, expect to see . . .
Monday: Notes on Rules for Adding Integers
Homework: Page 67/12-41

Tuesday: Modeling Subtraction of Integers with Counters - we may also start addition on a number line
Homework: Subtraction of Integers

Wednesday: Number Line Addition
Homework: Adding Integers on a Number Line

Thursday: Number Line Subtraction
Homework: Subtracting Integers on a Number Line

If you are in class periods 5 or 7, the schedule will be . . .
Monday: Number Line Addition
Homework: Adding Integers on a Number Line

Wednesday: Notes on Rules for Adding Integers
Homework: Page 67/12-41

Thursday: Modeling Subtraction of Integers with Counters
Homework: Subtracting Integers with Counters (Investigation Lab)

Friday: Number Line Subtraction
Homework: Subtracting Integers on a Number Line

Words that We Use to Indicate Signed Numbers

Modeling Addition and Subtraction of Integers

Here is a document to give parents and students an overview of how to add and subtract integers using models.
Modeling Integers: Addition and Subtraction

What are Integers?

Introduction to Integers

•What happens when you allow “impossible subtractions” to occur?

–It was 5 degrees outside at midnight.  In the next hour, the temperature dropped 8 degrees . . .

–Jake has $12 but he wants to buy a Lego set that costs $15 . . .

–The football team gained 5 yards but then they lost 7 yards . . .

What does it mean to be LESS THAN ZERO?

November 7-11

Welcome to Mrs. McKnight's Math page!

Here is our schedule for this week:

Monday: Check out Pre-Algebra textbooks.  All students should bring their textbook to class every day!  Please put a cover (paper, fabric, etc.) on your textbook to protect it.  If you have questions, please see me for help.
Homework: Read Lesson 2-1.  No problems are assigned.

Tuesday: Introduction to Integers
Homework: Compare and Order Integers Worksheet (Yellow)

Wednesday: Introduction to Integers and Absolute Value
Homework: Selected Problems from Lesson 2-1

Thursday/Friday: Begin Modeling Addition of Integers - What are Zero Pairs?
Homework: Finish the "Collaborate" modeling page (Blue)