Integer Orbit Match: Add signed integers from −8 to 8
Integer Orbit Match: Add signed integers from −8 to 8 and select the matching answer.
| Name | Integer Orbit Match |
|---|---|
| Catalog grade suggestions | Grade 6 |
| Actual task | Add signed integers from −8 to 8 and select the matching answer. |
| Practice objective | Practice the following task: Add signed integers from −8 to 8 and select the matching answer. |
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Task and scope
Add signed integers from −8 to 8 and select the matching answer.
Check readiness and task range
Requires signed-number addition, including negative sums. The two addends each range from −8 to 8; this is not a counting-only activity.
Practice in this activity
- Add signed integers from −8 to 8 and select the matching answer.
- Requires signed-number addition, including negative sums. The two addends each range from −8 to 8; this is not a counting-only activity.
Controls and steps
- Read the two signed addends.
- Calculate the sum, keeping the signs.
- Select the moving ship with the matching integer.
Teaching discussion
Use −3 + 5 = 2 to discuss direction and magnitude on a number line before choosing a moving answer.
Questions about the task
Q: Can Integer Orbit Match produce a negative answer?
A: Yes. Both addends can be negative. For example, −8 + (−8) equals −16.