Tips and Tricks for Adding and Subtracting Positive and Negative Numbers
This class will focus on how to add and subtract positive and negative numbers. Students will not just learn the rule, but WHY the answer is what it is.
Amy Olson, M. Math Ed
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(101)
What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
This course will discuss WHY you "add" and keep the sign when the signs are the same (both positive or both negative) and why you "subtract" and keep the sign of the larger number when the signs are different (one is positive and one is negative). Students will draw pictures and use those pictures to better understand what the problem means to help them remember the property. This class is designed for students who have been introduced to negative numbers and struggle to remember the math property while adding or subtracting. This class will be a "I do", "We do", "You do" type structure. Students will listen and watch an example being done, then we will do an example together, finally they will do a problem on their own. Students will then show their work and share their answer with the other students. Students will have an opportunity to ask questions.
Other Details
Supply List
Students need a few blank sheets of white paper and two different colors of markers/pens/crayons. Students should also have paper and pencil to work out problems. No calculators allowed :)
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2020
5.0
101reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Indiana Teaching Certificate in Mathematics
My name is Amy Olson. I am originally from Omaha, Nebraska and currently live in Muncie, Indiana. I have a Bachelors Degree from Hastings College in Hastings, Nebraska and a Masters Degree from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana. I have an Indiana Teaching Certificate and am licensed to teach grades 5-12. I have been teaching mathematics for the past 19 years. For 12 years I taught at the High School Level teaching Algebra, Geometry, and Algebra II. For the past 7 years I have been teaching at the Middle School Level teaching 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Pre-Algebra as well as 7th and 8th grade Algebra.
During my free time I enjoy running and spending time outdoors with my husband of 23 years. We have two dogs, a 15 year old beagle named Echo and a 8 year old St. Bernard named Ursa.
Over the past 19 years I have learned many tips and tricks to help teach and explain math. I enjoy working one-on-one with students to help show them that math is not hard. My strengths are Pre-Algebra and Algebra. I am excited to meet you and can't wait to see you in class.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
30 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-13
3-6 learners per class
