Lesson Plan: Multiplying and Dividing Integers
This lesson plan includes the objectives, prerequisites, and exclusions of the lesson teaching students how to multiply and divide positive and negative integers in both abstract and real-world contexts.
Objectives
Students will be able to
- multiply positive and negative integers, including using a number line,
- divide positive and negative integers,
- complete multiplication and division equations with integers,
- write and solve an equation involving multiplying or dividing positive and negative integers from a real-world context.
Prerequisites
Students should already be familiar with
- adding and subtracting positive and negative integers,
- algorithms for multiplying and dividing positive integers such as long multiplication, short division, and long division,
- number lines.
Exclusions
Students will not cover
- order of operations,
- absolute value.