Multiplying Integers on a Number Line

The video tutorial introduces multiplying integers on a number line, using a monkey character to demonstrate the concept of 'hops' for multiplication. It explains how to handle both positive and negative numbers, teaching techniques for facing different directions and jumping forwards or backwards. The tutorial includes practice problems and emphasizes understanding symbols for direction and jumps. It concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage with the content.

Why does the teacher want to keep the negative symbols hidden from the monkey initially?

• Because the monkey can only understand positive numbers.

• Because the monkey doesn't like numbers.

• Because the monkey has never seen them before.

• Because the monkey is scared of new symbols.

What does the monkey call the multiplication symbol in his language?

• Jumps

• Leaps

• Groups

• Hops

How many numbers are under each hop when the monkey multiplies 2 by 3?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 6

What new skill does the monkey learn to understand negative numbers?

• Jumping in place

• Jumping sideways

• Jumping backwards

• Jumping higher

What does the first negative symbol tell the monkey to do?

• Jump backwards

• Face left

• Face right

• Jump forwards

If the monkey faces left and jumps forwards, what kind of numbers does he land on?

• Positive numbers

• Negative numbers

• Imaginary numbers

• Zero

What is the result of 2 times -3 according to the monkey's new skills?

• -6

• 3

• 6

• 0

If the monkey faces right and jumps backwards, what kind of numbers does he land on?

• Positive numbers

• Imaginary numbers

• Zero

• Negative numbers

What is the result of -2 times 3 according to the monkey's new skills?

• 0

• 6

• 3

• -6

What is the result of -6 times 3 according to the monkey's new skills?

• 18

• 0

• -18

• 6