
Absolute Value in the Real World
Grade 11th Grade · Math · 45 min· 6.ns.6, 6.ns.6a, 6.ns.7, 6.ns.7c, 6.ns.7d
What's Included
Learning Objective
How are integers and absolute value used in real world situations
Warm-Up Video
Math with Mr. J · 2:51
What is Absolute Value? | Absolute Value Examples | Math with Mr. J
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Absolute value is the distance a number is from zero.
- 2
The absolute value of -2 is 2 because it is two jumps away from zero on the number line.
- 3
The bars around a number are a symbol that means to find the absolute value of that number.
Practice Questions
11 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer & True/false
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“The temperature outside is -5°C. What is the absolute value of the temperature, and what does it represent in this situation?”
Teacher Guide
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