Addition and Subtraction of Rational Numbers: Part 2
Math: Middle Grades Math: The Number System
6-8
45 Minutes
TI-Nspire™ CX series
TI-Nspire™ CX CAS/CX II CAS
TI-Nspire™ Apps for iPad®
3.2
Lessons
TNS
Addition and Subtraction of Rational Numbers: Part 2
Activity Overview
This lesson involves representing addition and subtraction of signed mixed numbers on a number line for a randomly generated target sum or difference.
Objectives
- Students will represent signed mixed numbers and the results of the addition and subtraction of signed mixed numbers on a number line.
- Students will understand subtraction of mixed numbers as adding the additive inverse.
Vocabulary
- rational number
- equivalent fractions
- mixed numbers
About the Lesson
This lesson involves representing addition and subtraction of signed mixed numbers on a number line for a randomly generated target sum or difference.
As a result, students will:
- Represent addition and subtraction of signed mixed numbers on a number line.
- Calculate sums and differences, and use the TI-Nspire to check the accuracy of their calculations.
Math: Middle Grades Math: The Number System
6-8
45 Minutes
TI-Nspire™ CX series
TI-Nspire™ CX CAS/CX II CAS
TI-Nspire™ Apps for iPad®
3.2
Lessons
TNS
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