6th Grade Lesson
Integers: Understanding Positive and Negative Numbers on the Number Line
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6th GradeBTC Style / Thinking Classrooms50 min
Learning Objective
Students will be able to locate, compare, order, and find the absolute value of integers, and interpret integers in real-world contexts.
Lesson Overview
Students move from locating integers on a number line to comparing, ordering, and finding absolute value, culminating in real-world integer contexts. Each task changes exactly one variable to build confidence and depth.
Materials
- Vertical whiteboards or chart paper
- Dry-erase markers and erasers
- Pencils and blank paper for notes
Scaffolded Task Progression
1Task 1
Plot each integer on the number line below. Label each point with its letter.
A: — B: — C: — D: — E:
[ Interactive graph / diagram, available in the full lesson ]
A: — B: — C: — D: — E:
[ Interactive graph / diagram, available in the full lesson ]
2Task 2
Plot each integer on the number line. Then write < or > between each pair.
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[ Interactive graph / diagram, available in the full lesson ]
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