Algebra One Zero Pairs Activity
Name _______________________________ Per __
Name _______________________________
Each partnership will be given a packet of colored squares.
 Step One: Identify which color will represent positive units and which color will
represent negative units.
Positive __________________
Negative _________________________
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Step Two: Student A will move squares around on desk top while Student B will record
the problems and the solution agreed upon by the partnership.
Name Student A ______________
Name Student B ________________
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Step Three: Record problem as soon as it is provided.
Step Four: Place the correct amount of colored squares for positive and negative units on
the desk top.
 Step Five: Pair one positive with one negative and remove the “zero pairs” from the desk
top.
 Step Six: Record the remaining positive or negative unit result as your answer.
Record:
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Using this refresher practice and your Green Integer Card, complete the Integer Practice
Worksheet without the use of a calculator. You may work independently or with your partner.
Remember, Zero pairs only work when adding (or combining) integers.