Introduction to Negative Numbers
Students will explore integers through real-world contexts like temperature, debt, and sea level.
Key Questions
- Explain how a number can be less than zero in practical situations.
- Compare the concept of positive and negative numbers on a number line.
- Predict the outcome of combining positive and negative values in a simple scenario.
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