They could go all, the, way...to a deeper understanding of integers with this fun math game. Using the included printable materials, young mathematicians practice adding integers and calculating absolute values as they compete in a game of integer football.

Concepts

integers, positive numbers, positive integers, negative integers, negative numbers, absolute value, integer addition, real numbers

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Supplement this activity into an upper-elementary or middle school math lesson on adding integers
• Offer this game as an activity for early finishers during a unit on integers
• Allow students to create an integer notecard to use as support while playing the game
• Laminate sets of the included materials for use year after year

Classroom Considerations

• Seek the help of a classroom aide, parent volunteer, or student when preparing the materials for this game
• This activity assumes students have prior knowledge of integers

Pros

• Provides a list of step-by-step directions for playing integer football
• Includes reflection questions for students to answer after playing the game

Cons

• None

Common Core

6.NS.C.5 6.NS.C.6.a 6.NS.C.6.c 6.NS.C.7.a 6.NS.C.7.c 7.NS.A.1.a 7.NS.A.1.b 7.NS.A.1.c 7.NS.A.1.d MP4 MP7