This lesson on subtracting rational numbers includes tools you can use to support 7th grade or 8th grade math units. It meets TEKS 7.3A and CCSS on adding positive and negative rational numbers. It includes guided notes, an exit ticket, homework, and a warm-up.

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These materials will engage kids as they learn about this important math concept. Answer keys are included.

(1) Guided notes: information that gets straight to the point in easy-to-understand language and visuals.

(2) Mini-activity: Students will use a spinner to choose a subtrahend and minuend and find the difference between the numbers.

(3) Exit ticket: small, but effective tool to assess student learning.

(4) Homework: reinforce the lesson at home.

(5) Warm-up: Start the next class with a review of adding rational numbers.

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