Ep 186: Subtracting Integers - Add The Opposite

from Math is Figure-Out-Able! · host Pam Harris

Minus-minus, plus-plus, or is integer subtraction actually figureoutable? In this episode Pam and Kim use a Problem String to build real understanding of integer subtraction.Talking Points:The importance of having multiple contextsSeeing the negative symbol as "opposite of"Using distanceUnderstanding takes time, but is so worth it!See Episodes 181-183 for more about Integer operations.See Ep 242 for more information on Integer MultiplicationCheck out our social mediaTwitter: @PWHarrisInstagram: Pam Harris_mathFacebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics educationLinkedin: Pam Harris Consulting LLC

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