Integer Arithmetic Quiz

What is the first rule for adding and subtracting integers?

• Subtracting a negative is the same as adding a positive

• Subtracting a positive is the same as adding a negative

• Adding a negative is the same as subtracting a positive

• Adding a positive is the same as subtracting a negative

What is the second rule for adding and subtracting integers?

• Adding a positive is the same as subtracting a negative

• Adding a negative is the same as subtracting a positive

• Subtracting a negative is the same as adding a positive

• Subtracting a positive is the same as adding a negative

In which case do you start with a positive number and make it more positive?

• Case 4

• Case 3

• Case 2

• Case 1

In which case do you start with a positive number and make it more negative?

• Case 1

• Case 2

• Case 3

• Case 4

In which case do you start with a negative number and make it more negative?

• Case 1

• Case 2

• Case 3

• Case 4

In which case do you start with a negative number and make it more positive?

• Case 3

• Case 2

• Case 4

• Case 1

What is the first question to ask when adding or subtracting integers?

• Am I making it bigger or smaller?

• Will my answer be positive, negative, or zero?

• Am I starting with a positive or a negative number?

• Am I starting with a negative number and making it more positive?

What is the second question to ask when adding or subtracting integers?

• Am I starting with a positive or a negative number?

• Will my answer be positive, negative, or zero?

• Am I making it bigger or smaller?

• Am I starting with a negative number and making it more positive?

What is the third question to ask when adding or subtracting integers?

• Am I making it bigger or smaller?

• Will my answer be positive, negative, or zero?

• Am I starting with a negative number and making it more positive?

• Am I starting with a positive or a negative number?

What is the most important thing to do to get good at integer arithmetic?

• Practice a lot of problems with an answer key

• Memorize all the possibilities

• Get discouraged if it's confusing at first

• Watch Math Antics videos