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Integers

We use integers in our daily lives when we talk about having or owing someone $5. Integers are positive and negative whole numbers. For example -6, -3, 0 and 5 are integers. These numbers can be used to represent the sea level, temperature, yards gained or lost in a game or the height of a building.

Knowing how to compare, add, subtract, multiply and divide integers are important skills in the world. That is why we study them in math. This lens has educational math videos, games and tutorials to help you learn how to use integers.

Integers Explained

Math Dork Integers Video
This video explains the meaning of integers and shows addition and subtraction of integers. It has very helpful visuals. This company produces a series of 24 pre-algebra videos. The integers clip is their only freebie. The series is about $30.
LA County Math Star New Media Project
This site has some easy to follow Quick Time videos about integers. Explore the different tabs on the top. There are lots of excellent, short educational videos. The videos are great for students, and there are also some helpful strategies for teachers too.
Homeschool Math
Check out the "Integer Fact Sheets" at the bottom. It has nice, easy to follow visuals and explanations of adding,subtracting, multiplying and dividing integers. I recommend printing them out and using them as notes or reference sheets when you are starting to learn integers.
Math League Integers
This site contains explanations of the meaning of integers. It also has how to compare and do operations with integers.
Wikipedia Definition of Integers
The integers consist of the positive natural numbers (1,2, 3, ...), their negatives (-1, -2, -3, ...) and the number zero.

Note: 674, -3, 0 are integers, but -0.4, 1/2, Pi and 0.23 are not integers.

Math Games & Practice

Here are some sites that'll help you learn and practice integers. Check out the games!

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Integer Mystery Pictures

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Help Garth the Goth learn integers

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Virtual Manipulatives Math Games

This site has lots of games and puzzles. Circle 0, more...0 points

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Flashcards with Negative Numbers

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YouTube Video: Make Integer Tools

Need a little help getting started with learning integers? Here are some great tools to help you develop number sense about integers. NOTE: YouTube is blocked by most school servers.
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Math Tutor Videos

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  • Homework Assignment: I gave visiting this lens as a homework assignment for my kids. I made them write a few sentences about what they did and learned. I gave the students a few days to get the assignment done to accommodate for possible computer issues from home.
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  • Integer Projects: Have students create their own mystery pictures or integer games.
  • Integer Videos: Have students make their own instructional integers video. Depending on time, you might want to make it an optional or alternative assignment. If a student really understands integers, why have them take the test? Have them make a video that would help others.
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    Thank you Rebecca for this great resource. I'm a Dad and I'm currently helping my two young daughters with their maths homework. You would have thought I'd be an old hand at this having already seen my son through senior school and the fact that I'm an accountant! But the truth is that at times I find it difficult to explain the concepts in a way that they would understand.
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