Step 5 Objective
Add and subtract positive and negative numbers in context.
- Examples of what pupils should
know and be able to do - Probing questions
- What if pupils find
this a barrier?
What if pupils find this a barrier?
The suggested lesson develops pupils' understanding of adding and subtracting integers through the image of a number line. As a follow-up, pupils should be encouraged to visualise relevant sections of number lines in their heads when working out additions and subtractions of integers.