This is a self-paced intervention activity for Algebra 1 students to build confidence and accuracy with adding and subtracting positive and negative integers. You may use a reference card and a calculator when appropriate. Focus on identifying the operation, tracking signs, choosing a strategy, and applying integer rules correctly—not speed.
Look at the signs in −6 + (−7). Are the signs SAME or DIFFERENT?
Which rule should you use?
Same signs → ADD and KEEP the sign.
Different signs → SUBTRACT and keep the sign of the number farther from zero.
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Which rule should you use?
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PRACTICE 1
Enter the value of
A student says: −7 + 4 = −11.
True/False: Is the student’s statement correct?
What is the correct value of −7 + 4?
Correct: −3
Free Response: Explain the mistake in 1–2 sentences, focusing on signs and the addition rule.
A student says: 6 − (−4) = 2.
The student’s statement correct. True/False
Rewrite 6 − (−4) as addition expression.
What is the correct andwer to the expression?
Solve:
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Solve:
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Which rule should you use?
Which rule should you use?
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Look at the signs in
Which rule should you use?
Which rule should you use?
Rewrite
Which rule should you use?
Rewrite