Introduction to Directed Numbers
Students will explore positive and negative integers using number lines and real-world examples.
Key Questions
- Explain the concept of zero in the context of directed numbers.
- Compare the use of directed numbers in temperature, elevation, and financial transactions.
- Construct a number line to model the relationship between positive and negative values.
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