Adding Integers - Sept 10th

Topics for Today:

We used integer chip models and rules to add integers today.  We talked about the inverse property of addition and discovered that additive inverses are just opposites of each other, and they add to zero.  We also discussed how to use a number line to represent addition problems of both positive and negative integers.

Vocabulary:

additive inverse, inverse property of addition

Sections Covered in Textbook:

1-7: Adding and Subtracting Integers - Part 1 (pages 39-44)

Resources & Tutorials:

1) How do you add two negative numbers?
2) Rules for Adding Integers
3) What is the opposite of a number?

4) Adding Integers class notes

Assignments:

1) Adding Integers Worksheet

2) Quiz Corrections due Tuesday

Extras:

Game of Skunk! Try it at home!