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Integers
This module from the AMSI 'The Improving Mathematics Education in Schools (TIMES) project' is for teachers who wish to consolidate their content knowledge on the topic of integers. There are sections that provide history and context for the topic, as well as exercises and examples of how to present and explain the concepts to students.
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| Year level(s) | Year 8, Year 7 |
|---|---|
| Audience | Teacher, School Leader |
| Purpose | Content knowledge |
| Format | Downloadable resources |
| Keywords | order of operations, number line, integer, explicit teaching |
Curriculum alignment |
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| Strand and focus | Number |
| Topics | Integers, Operating with number |
| AC: Mathematics (V9.0) content descriptions |
AC9M7N04
Find equivalent representations of rational numbers and represent rational numbers on a number line
AC9M8N04
Use the 4 operations with integers and with rational numbers, choosing and using efficient strategies and digital tools where appropriate |
| Numeracy progression |
Additive strategies (P9, P10)
Interpreting fractions (P8, P9) Multiplicative strategies (P10) Number and place value (P9, P10) |
Copyright details |
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| Organisation | AMSI |
| Copyright | © The University of Melbourne. Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 3.0. |
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