Digital Unit Plan Template

Unit Title: Operations with Integers

Name: Raluca Boscaiu

Content Area: Foundational Level Math

Grade Level: 7th

CA Content Standard(s)/Common Core Standard(s):

This unit addresses the following California Common Core State Standards:
The Number System 7.NS
Apply and extend previous understandings of operations with fractions to add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers.
1.

2.

Apply and extend previous understandings of addition and subtraction to add and subtract rational numbers; represent addition and
subtraction on a horizontal or vertical number line diagram.
1.

Describe situations in which opposite quantities combine to make 0. For example, a hydrogen atom has 0 charge because its two
constituents are oppositely charged.

2.

Understand p + q as the number located a distance |q| from p, in the positive or negative direction depending on whether q is
positive or negative. Show that a number and its opposite have a sum of 0 (are additive inverses). Interpret sums of rational
numbers by describing real-world contexts.

3.

Understand subtraction of rational numbers as adding the additive inverse, p q = p + (q).Show that the distance between two
rational numbers on the number line is the absolute value of their difference, and apply this principle in real-world contexts.

4.

Apply properties of operations as strategies to add and subtract rational numbers.

Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication and division and of fractions to multiply and divide rational numbers.
1.

Understand that multiplication is extended from fractions to rational numbers by requiring that operations continue to satisfy the
properties of operations, particularly the distributive property, leading to products such as (1)(1) = 1 and the rules for
multiplying signed numbers. Interpret products of rational numbers by describing real-world contexts.

2.

Understand that integers can be divided, provided that the divisor is not zero, and every quotient of integers (with non-zero
divisor) is a rational number. If p and q are integers, then (p/q) = (p)/q = p/(q). Interpret quotients of rational numbers by

describing real-world contexts.

3.

3. Apply properties of operations as strategies to multiply and divide rational numbers.

Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving the four operations with rational numbers.

This unit will also address all 8 of the Mathematical Practice Standards:
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Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.

Reason abstractly and quantitatively.
Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
Model with mathematics.
Use appropriate tools strategically.
Attend to precision.
Look for and make use of structure.
Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.

Big Ideas:
For a given set of numbers there are relationships that are always true, and these are the rules that govern arithmetic and algebra.
Essential Questions

How can operations with integers be illustrated in multiple ways? (Models, verbally, and symbolically)

Whats the difference between the opposite and the absolute value of a number?

*Big idea and essential questions obtained from the SAUSD curriculum map for 7th grade math.
Unit Goals and Objectives:
By the end of this unit students will be able to:
1. categorize numbers in the real number system.
2. identify a number's additive inverse.
3. use a number's additive inverse when subtracting integers.
4. give real world examples of integer addition and subtraction.

5. explain why absolute value is always positive.

6. add and subtract integers with 70% accuracy.
7. use counters to solve integer addition and subtraction problems.
8. use a number line to solve integer addition and subtraction problems.
9. apply the associative, commutative and distributive properties to integer operations.
10. identify a number's multiplicative inverse.
11. provide real world contexts for integer multiplication and division.
12. multiply and divide integers with 70% accuracy.
13. identify fractions as division problems.
14. identify rational numbers as the quotient of two integers.
15. assess the reasonableness of responses by using estimation and mental math in real world contexts.
Unit Summary:
This unit of study will examine the real number system and operations within it, with particular focus on rational numbers. We will start with
defining the real number system by the categories of numbers within it and showing how each new category builds on the last. Once the
definitions have been established we will begin with integer operations. The first topics will be addition and subtraction. One key concepts for
these topics is recognizing a number's opposite as its additive inverse because adding a number and its opposite gives you zero. That leads to
understanding subtraction as adding the additive inverse. Another key concept is understanding the difference between a number's absolute
value and its additive inverse. Afterwards we will move on to integer multiplication and division Students will be using their previous knowledge of
the properties of operations such as the commutative, associative and distributive properties to add, subtract, multiply and divide rational
numbers. They will also be making connections to real world examples of negative values such as debt, temperature or depth below sea level.
Assessment Plan:
Entry-Level:

Formative:

Summative:

Brainstorm: Where are negative values in the

world?
Students will take two minutes on their own
to brainstorm where in the world they
encounter negative values. Afterwards,
students will share the results of their
brainstorm in a class discussion. The teacher
will record their responses on a poster paper
that will be kept up throughout the unit for
students to reference and remind them of the
inherent connection of math to the real world.

Adding Integers Problems

Students will work in pairs to write five
integer addition problems and solve their
partners five problems.

Project: Balancing Finances

Students will work in groups of four to
balance a checkbook. Each person will be
assigned a day and every day must have four
credits and debits for a total of 16 entries in
their checkbook. The goal is to get an ending
balance of over $150 while starting out with a
balance of -$42. Student will present their
work on poster paper.

Subtracting Integers Quiz

Students will submit a five question quiz via
google forms. The quiz has multiple choice,
true/false and short answer questions testing
concepts related to integer subtraction.
Multiplying Integers Proof
Students will submit a proof indicating the
rules of integer multiplication: a negative

Unit Test: Integers

Students will take a unit test that assesses
their ability to add, subtract, multiply and
divide integers. There will be 2 addition, 4

value multiplied by a positive value will result

in a negative value while a negative value
multiplied by a negative value will result in a
positive value.

subtraction, 2 multiplication, 2 division

problems, 3 mixed problems and 2 word
problems for a total of 15 points.

Dividing Integers Four Square

Students will work in groups of four to
submit a four square poster showing a real
world scenario of dividing integers, the
accompanying numeric equation, a visual
representation and the solution with steps.
Teacher Lecture and Guided Notes Lesson
Student Learning
Objective:
Students will be able to
subtract integers using a
number line.

Acceptable Evidence:
Students will complete
the following problems
correctly and have an
accurate representation
of each problem on a
number line:
5 7 = -2
-------------------|--|--|--|--|--|--|--|--|--|-
-2
0
5
4 (-1) = 5

--|--|--|--|--|--|--|--|--|--|-
0
4 5
-3 6 = -9
----------------|--|--|--|--|--|--|--|--|--|--

Instructional
Strategies:
Communication
Collection
Collaboration
Presentation
Organization
Interaction

Lesson Activities:
Students use guided notes to follow along with a teacher lecture. The
warm up is an exercise in mental math. Then students engage in a
discussion of vocabulary. They then have a problem that connects
integer subtraction to a real world situation of a diver diving into a
pool. They are to calculate how far he dove if the pool is 15 feet deep
and the diving board is 8 feet above the water. To model this
situation students write the expression 8 (-15) and solve for an
answer of 23 feet. This will be done as a whole class. Students are
then to complete the four problems on the left on their own. After a
few minutes they may compare answers with a partner. Next
students will work independently at first and then share with a
partner again. This time they will organize four different situations:
Positive Positive, Positive Negative, Negative Positive, and
Negative Negative into a chart that has three categories: Answer
will be Positive, Answer will be Negative, and Not Enough
Information. Finally they will look at the situations that are in the Not
Enough Information column and give an example of when a Positive
Positive would give a Negative Answer and when it would give a
Positive Answer and when a Negative Negative would give a
Positive Answer and a Negative Answer. Students are then to
generalize and determine what conditions lead to a positive answer
or a negative answer. This activity will be useful when subtracting
integers to double check their work.


-9

-3

-2 (-8) = 6
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--|--|--|--|--|--|--|--|--|--|-
-2
0
6

Webercise Lesson
Student Learning
Objective:
Students will be able to
categorize numbers in
the real number system.

Acceptable Evidence:
Students will be able to
successfully complete
the webercise activity
with 70% accuracy.

Instructional
Strategies:
Communication
Collection
Collaboration
Presentation
Organization
Interaction

Lesson Activities:

Instructional
Strategies:
Communication
Collection
Collaboration
Presentation
Organization
Interaction

Lesson Activities:

This lesson would actually be the first of the unit, as it defines the
real number system that we will be working within for the rest of the
unit. Students will download their own copy of the webercise and
complete it in pairs, then submit it via email. The webercise requires
that they visit 5 websites and do some investigating to find the
answers to the questions. It is divided into six sections: Real
Numbers, Counting/Natural Numbers, Whole Numbers, Integers,
Rational Numbers and Irrational Numbers. By the end of the activity
should be able to define each category of the real number system
and list examples and nonexamples for each.

Graphic Organizer Lesson

Student Learning
Objective:
Students will be able to
provide real world
contexts for integer
multiplication and
division.

Acceptable Evidence:
Students four square
scenario accurately
represents integer
division and their picture
relates to the scenario.
The solution must be
mathematically sound as
well.

Students will work in groups of four at their table to submit a four

square poster showing a real world scenario of dividing integers,
the accompanying numeric equation, a visual representation and
the solution with steps. They will have half of the period to work
on their poster and the other half to have a gallery walk. Each
group will exhibit their poster and the students will take turns
leaving their poster to walk around taking notes on all the other
posters. The students will submit the eight other scenarios they
view along with the accompanying expressions and solutions as

their exit ticket for that days lesson.

Unit Resources:
SAUSD curriculum map for 7th grade math.
Google Slides
Google Forms
Rubistar4teachers.org
Scribd.com

Useful Websites:
Khan Academy
Negative Numbers: Addition and Subtraction
Negative Numbers: Multiplication and Division

Fractions, Decimals and Percentages

MathIsFun
Estimation Tips and Tricks
Commutative, Associative, and Distributive Laws
IXL
Classify Numbers
Divisibility Rules
Prime Factorization
Greatest Common Factor and Least Common Multiple Word Problems