Exploring the Addition of Integers

Why is it important to use visuals when learning about adding integers?

• They make the lesson more colorful.

• They help in understanding the concept better.

• They are required by the curriculum.

• They make the class more fun.

What does a red counter represent when using counters to add integers?

• Positive two

• Negative one

• Positive one

• Zero

If you have 3 yellow chips and 3 red chips, what is the sum?

• Positive three

• Negative three

• Zero

• Six

In the example of earning and spending four dollars, what do the yellow and red chips represent?

• Both represent earning

• Yellow chips represent spending, red chips represent earning

• Both represent spending

• Yellow chips represent earning, red chips represent spending

What is the result of adding -2 and -2 using counters?

• Positive four

• Zero

• Negative four

• Negative two

How many zero pairs can be formed with 2 red and 6 yellow chips?

• Six

• Four

• None

• Two

When using a number line, which direction do you move for positive numbers?

• Up

• Left

• Down

• Right

What is the result of starting at -8 and moving 4 units to the right on a number line?

• Negative eight

• Positive four

• Negative four

• Zero

What do you do when adding two numbers with different signs?

• Add the numbers and keep the sign of the larger number

• Add the numbers and keep the sign of the smaller number

• Subtract the numbers and keep the sign of the larger number

• Subtract the numbers and keep the sign of the smaller number

What is the result of adding -19 and -9?

• Positive 28

• Negative 28

• Positive 10

• Negative 10