Description
Do your students struggle to understand how negative integers function differently than positive integers?
This error analysis will help students to naturally correct, and in turn review, common errors that happen when students begin working with integers.
The activity includes 2 sets of 3 groups of integers that have been put in order (least to greatest OR greatest to least) inaccurately. In addition to the two different problem sets, there is a duplicate of each that includes a number line for students that may need additional assistance.
In each problem a common mistake that students often make is revealed.
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Students are expected to …
✔️ correctly order the integers according to the directions
✔️ explain in complete sentences why the displayed ordering was wrong
✔️ identify the rule or trick to remember to avoid making the same mistake in the future
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There are several instructional approaches that can be utilized with this set. Some possibilities are…
(1) students solve all problems independently or in groups
(2) students select a set number of problems to solve independently or in groups
(3) students can be asked to present one of the problems
(4) students can each be assigned one problem and then meet in a group to share answers with their group members to eventually have all 5 problems completed
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CCSS Aligned
Primary standard assessed:
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.NS.C.7: Understand ordering and absolute value of rational numbers.
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.NS.C.7.D: Distinguish comparisons of absolute value from statements about order.
CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP3: Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
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Answer key is included
Highlights
Description
Do your students struggle to understand how negative integers function differently than positive integers?
This error analysis will help students to naturally correct, and in turn review, common errors that happen when students begin working with integers.
The activity includes 2 sets of 3 groups of integers that have been put in order (least to greatest OR greatest to least) inaccurately. In addition to the two different problem sets, there is a duplicate of each that includes a number line for students that may need additional assistance.
In each problem a common mistake that students often make is revealed.
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Students are expected to …
✔️ correctly order the integers according to the directions
✔️ explain in complete sentences why the displayed ordering was wrong
✔️ identify the rule or trick to remember to avoid making the same mistake in the future
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There are several instructional approaches that can be utilized with this set. Some possibilities are…
(1) students solve all problems independently or in groups
(2) students select a set number of problems to solve independently or in groups
(3) students can be asked to present one of the problems
(4) students can each be assigned one problem and then meet in a group to share answers with their group members to eventually have all 5 problems completed
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CCSS Aligned
Primary standard assessed:
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.NS.C.7: Understand ordering and absolute value of rational numbers.
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.NS.C.7.D: Distinguish comparisons of absolute value from statements about order.
CCSS.MATH.PRACTICE.MP3: Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
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Answer key is included
