Operations with Integers

Student Page

Teacher Lesson Plan

Settings

1. Boot Math Stars (Macintosh) or (PC) by Roger Clary.
2. Type in a name for Player One.
   

3. Select Let's Play
4. There are three categories with settings including Functions, Timer and Number. To introduce integers, select Addition, 10 seconds and Allow Negative Numbers.
   

5. Select OK and this screen will appear:
   

6. Select Begin and the problems will appear on the screen.
   

Extensions/Suggestions

1. Extend the use of Math Stars to include subtraction, multiplication, division and/or a mixture of all four operations.
2. Use the More Options feature to change the orientation of the problems from vertical to horizontal or any other options that are available.

Internet Links to test your knowledge

• Negative Numbers Quiz
• Adding and Subtracting Positive and Negative Numbers
• BBC: Bitesize: Maths: Number: Negative
• Flashcards with Negative Numbers

Internet Links for Information

• Dr. Math FAQ - Negative X Negative
• NLVM: Circle 0
• NLVM: Color Chips: Addition
• NLVM: Color Chips: Subtraction
• Shodor: Interactivate: Arithmetic Four