#Activity 1 - [[Quantity and Numbers|Introduction_to_quantity_and_numbers]]
#Activity 1 - [[Quantity and Numbers|Introduction_to_quantity_and_numbers]]
#Activity 2
#Activity 2
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==Concept #3 Negative numbers are the opposite of positive numbers==
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=== Objectives ===
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# To extend the understanding and skill of representing symbolically numbers and manipulating them.<br>
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# To understand that negative numbers are numbers that are created to explain situations in such a way that mathematical operations hold<br>
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# Negative numbers are opposite of positive numbers; the rules of working with negative numbers are opposite to that of working with positive numbers<br>
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# Together, the negative numbers and positive numbers form one contiuous number line<br>
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# Perform manipulations with negative numbers and express symbolically situations involving negative numbers<br>
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===Notes for teachers===
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Negative numbers are to be introduced as a type of number; they do the opposite of what positive numbers do.<br>
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Read the activity for more detailed description.
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===Activities===
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#Activity 1 -[[What are negative numbers|Introduction_to_negative_numbers]]