Understanding Integer Addition with Counters

Miss C teaches how to use counters to add integers and understand the rules for adding them. She demonstrates with examples of positive and negative integers, introduces the concept of zero pairs, and explains the rules for adding integers with the same and different signs. The video concludes with practice exercises to reinforce the concepts.

What is the answer to the expression 6 + 2 using counters?

How do you represent the expression -3 + -4 using counters?

Explain the concept of a zero pair in the context of adding integers.

What steps do you take to add the expression +5 + -7 using counters?

What is the final answer for the expression -1 + +7 using counters?

Describe the rules for adding integers with the same signs.

How do you determine the sign of the result when adding integers with different signs?