5312-Instructional Project 4 2
5312-Instructional Project 4 2
5312-Instructional Project 4 2
MELIKE ONCU
APRIL 2021
Learning Objectives
Before
Students understand whole numbers, fractions, and decimals:
• compare and order whole numbers
• compare and order fractions
• compare and order decimals
In This Module
Students recognize, order, and perform computations with integers:
• identify a number and its opposite
• compare and order integers using a number line
• find the absolute value of a number
After
Key Vocabulary:
Review Words: ELL/ SpEd Support (Review as needed with the whole class)
Equal Number line
Greater than Symbol
Less than Negative sign
Whole number Plus sign
Preview Words:
Integer : Any positive whole number, the opposite of any positive whole number, or zero.
Negative integer : Any integer that is less than 0.
Positive integer : Any integer greater than 0.
Opposites: Two numbers that are the same distance from 0 on a number line, but on opposite
sides of 0.
Absolute value of a number : The distance a number is from 0 on a number line.
Compare : To relate two or more numbers based on their sizes.
Order : To write a group of numbers in a particular way based on their sizes.
Differentiation
Manipulative:
For Explore Activity 2, some students have difficulty labeling a number line and folding
it so the opposite integers line up. It may be helpful to give them printed number lines
with a vertical dashed line through zero.
If students are struggling to solve the Absolute Value Word Problems independently,
have them complete the problems with a partner.
Cut the Absolute Value Word Problems out and use them as task cards with smaller
groups so that students are only looking at one problem at a time.
Questioning Strategies:
● Does every integer have an opposite? Explain.
Yes, zero is its own opposite. For all other integers, the opposite has a different sign.
● How does a number line help you understand what the opposite of an integer is?
I can visually see that 4 and -4 are the same distance from zero.
Connect to Daily Life: Explain that bank statements record amounts of money being
withdrawn or spent as negative amounts and amounts of money being deposited as positive
amounts.
Check for Understanding: How do you find the opposite of an integer? Look for the
integer that is the same distance from 0 but on the other side of zero.
Focus on Patterns: Elicit from students that when finding the opposite of the opposite of a
positive number, the pattern of the signs in the steps is +, -, +. When finding the opposite of
the opposite of a negative number, the pattern of the signs in the steps is -, +, -.
Questioning Strategies:
● Is the opposite of a temperature always colder? Explain.
No, because if the temperature is negative, say -5°, then the opposite would be 5°,
which would be warmer.
● Is the opposite of an opposite always the number you started with? Give an example.
Yes. If you start at 3, the opposite is -3, then the opposite of -3 is 3.
● Explain how you could use a number line to find the opposite of 8.
First graph a point 8 units to the right of 0. Then graph a point the same distance to the
left of 0. That point will be at -8.
● Assessments
■ Textbook assessment
■ Common assessment
■ Benchmark
■ Released STAAR questions
■ Advanced Placement
● Lab
● Project
● Essay
● Short answer response
Formative
Concepts & Skills Practice (Practice-Homework on Your Own)
Explore Activity-1
Explore Activity-2
Example-1
Summative
Module Quiz 1: B
Unit Test 1: A
Enrichment
Activity:
The lowest and highest places in the United States
are both in California, as shown in the graph. How
can you use the graph to find the difference in
elevation between the two locations?
Closure: (5 minutes)
At the end of the lesson, I ask the students to share one sentence of what they have
learned with the class. I encourage them not to repeat what the previous friends have
shared already.
I will help them with corrections or clarifications and complete revising the topic before
giving the assignment sheets.
Resources:
https://www.education.com/lesson-plan/absolute-value/
https://curriculum.harmonytx.org/webshare/Math/curriculum/course-I/files/1.1.htm
ADDITIONAL EXAMPLE 1
1) The value for October is the opposite of the opposite of the value from August. What was
the depth variation in October? (-4)
2) Sara keeps a record of the money that she deposits and withdraws from her account each
week.
Which week(s) does Sara have a negative entry in her account? (Week 3)
3) Sara keeps a record of the money that she deposits and withdraws from her account each
week.
Devin went on a cross-country road trip last summer. This table shows the elevations of
some of the cities he visited.
1. During which month did the water level decrease the most?
2. During which month did the water level change the most?
3. The scientist recorded the change in water level in September, and that value was the
greatest change so far. What is one possible value for the change in water level in
September? Explain your reasoning.