This math chapter workbook on "Number Lines and Negative Numbers" gives students practice in correctly placing and identifying integers on the number line. The teacher should introduce negative numbers, explaining their practical applications and real-world contexts, such as temperature or elevation, which can be below zero. Additionally, students will gain practice in comparing and ordering integers using the number line.

Students might encounter a variety of engaging problems to solidify their understanding. One example could be plotting both positive and negative integers on a number line, such as placing -3, 1, and 4 on the line. To solve this, students identify the positions relative to zero, noting that numbers to the left are negative and those to the right are positive. Another problem might involve comparing negative numbers, where students determine which of two numbers is greater: -5 versus -2. Students learn that -2 is greater because it is closer to zero. Additionally, problems could involve basic arithmetic with negative numbers, like solving -3 + 7 or -4 - 6, where students practice rules such as subtracting a larger positive number from a smaller negative number, resulting in a negative answer.