Operations with Integers Printable Lesson Plan for Teachers

Lesson Title:Operations with Integers

Grade Level: 6th Grade

Duration: 45 minutes

Lesson Objective:

  • Students will be able to perform basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) with integers.
  • Students will understand the concept of absolute value and be able to use it to find the distance between two integers on a number line.

    • Materials:

  • Whiteboard
  • Whiteboard markers
  • Integer number line worksheet
  • Basic arithmetic worksheet

    • Introduction (5 minutes):

  • Begin by reviewing the concept of integers and their placement on a number line. Write a number line on the board and ask students to identify the positive and negative numbers.
  • Remind students that integers are whole numbers that can be positive or negative.
  • Explain that in this lesson, they will learn how to perform basic arithmetic operations with integers.

    • Direct Instruction (10 minutes):

  • Introduce the four basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) and provide examples of each using integers.
  • Use the whiteboard to demonstrate how to add, subtract, multiply and divide integers.
  • Emphasize the importance of using a number line to visualize the operations and the signs of the integers.

    • Guided Practice (15 minutes):

  • Distribute the integer number line worksheet and have students complete the problems on their own.
  • Monitor students as they work and provide assistance as needed.
  • Once students have finished, go over the answers as a class.

    • Independent Practice (10 minutes):

  • Distribute the basic arithmetic worksheet and have students complete the problems on their own.
  • Monitor students as they work and provide assistance as needed.
  • Once students have finished, collect their work and provide feedback.

    • Closure (5 minutes):

  • Review the concept of absolute value and how it can be used to find the distance between two integers on a number line.
  • Ask students to provide examples of real-world situations in which they might use the concepts learned in this lesson.
  • Assign homework, if applicable.

    • Assessment:

  • Observe students during independent practice and informal assessment through class participation and homework.
  • Formally assess students’ understanding by collecting and grading the worksheets.
  • Use a rubric to evaluate students’ understanding of the concepts and their ability to apply them to solve problems.

    • Note:

  • Please adjust the duration and materials based on your classroom and student needs.
  • This is just a sample lesson plan, you can adjust and modify it as per your student’s understanding and curriculum.