Introduction
Introduction
Integers are everywhere! How often do you use integers in your everyday life? Integers are used in everyday life including temperature outside and banking accounts. Can you learn about integer operations and apply it to daily life? Through doing this webquest you will answer the following questions:
1. What is the relationship between integers and the real world?
2. What are the rules for performing integer operations?
3. What makes these rules true?
Task
The Task:
Your job is to use this webquest to complete a series of activities. You need to create complete answers to all of the questions. All answers need to be recorded on your own paper titled “The Integer Webquest Packet”.
Process
Step One:
Use the vocabulary websites below to define these integer terms. In your own words, give a definition and example for each term. Record the definitions and examples on your integer webquest packet.
- Integer
- Negative Numbers
- Positive Numbers
- Opposite
- Absolute Value
Websites for Vocabulary:
Mrs. Glosser’s Math Goodies Introduction to Integers
Step Two:
Use the websites below to answer these questions. You need to include an example (math problem) with each of the explanations. Write the answer to each question in your own words. Make sure you use correct math terminology in your explanations and that it is very understandable. Record your answer in the integer webquest packet.
Questions to be researched:
- Explain how you add two integers that have the same sign (both positive and both negative). Make sure that you explain how to determine the sum’s sign.
- Explain how you add two integers if they have different signs. Explain how to determine the sum’s sign.
- Explain how you determine a difference when subtracting two integers that have the same signs.
- Explain how you determine a difference when subtracting two integers that have different signs.
- Explain how you multiply and divide integers. A chart is acceptable as part of your answer.
Rules For Working with Integers and Operations with Integers Websites:
Positive and Negative Numbers at Math League
Integers: Operations and Signed Numbers
AAA Math: Multiplication with Integers
Learning Wave - Multiplying Integers
Math Guide: Operations on Integers
Step Three:
Look at the websites below to find examples of integers in the real world. Identify five places where integers are used in the real world. Provide an explanation that shows you understand how the integers are involved in the real world. The explanation or examples must include how both positive and negative numbers are used. The examples need to be explained in your integer webquest packet.
Integers in the Real World Websites:
Math Forum: Negative Numbers in the Real World
Math Forum: Integers in Daily Life
Math Forum: Subtracting Negative Numbers
Math Goodies: Integers and the Real World
Math Forum: Integers in Everyday Life
Step Four:
Create four original real world word problems that involve each of the four basic operation of subtraction, addition, multiplication, and division. Each problem that you create must use both negative and positive integers. No points will be given for examples that are copied from a website. The problems must be realistic (no negative fish). These four problems and their solutions need to be written in the integer webquest packet.
Step five:
Click on the following links to practice adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing integers. At each website scroll down to the “Play” section and press “Countdown.” How many correct answers can you get in 60 seconds? When your score appears sign your integer packet and record how many you got correct. Have fun practicing!!
Game Websites:
Step Six:
1. Write 3 real world problems that involve more than one operation.
2. Complete the order of operation games below and sign off on your scores if you earn $1,000,000.
Integers, Absolute Value, and Order of Operations