Module 1: Number Sense - Integers

Understanding integers and operations involving integers is a building block to successful calculations in Algebra. In this module you will review, then practice and demonstrate the rules of operations for integers using both a manipulatives and a number line. You will also begin to examine the concept of number sense and explore what number sense means to you. With your classmates, you will also discuss the importance of teaching the meaning as well as the method of Mathematics (computations).

The final topic of this module introduces the idea of developing a narrative around mathematical situations and problems. You will use math storytelling in the form of reflections and blog entries throughout this course to help you ground your own understanding of these concepts, as well as explore and discover ways of relating them to your students.

Module One Objectives

At the completion of this module, you will be able to:

• Define “number sense”
• Evaluate own mastery of “number sense”
• Explain the main properties and rules of integers
• Start your own electronic journal or blog