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Student Progress Report – Adding and Subtracting Rational Numbers
This report is based on the “I Can” Statements used in 7th Grade Mathematics. The ratings
indicate your child’s progress in relation to each standard taught this unit.
4. The Student has an
understanding of the
concept and can perform
its skills and processes.
3. The student
understands the concept
and can perform its skills
and processes almost
always.
2. The student has a
developing understanding of
the concept and can perform a
rough approximation of its
skills and processes.
1. The student
needs more time
and support to
understand the
concept.
Skills and Example Problems
1. I can apply and extend previous understanding of addition and subtraction
to add and subtract rational numbers.
Add or Subtract:
2
1
1. 5.8 + (-8.45)
2. −3 5 − 4 2
2. I can represent addition and subtraction on a horizontal or vertical number
line diagram.
3. I can describe situations in which opposite quantities combine to make 0.
Ex: If the temperature is -10F how many degrees does the temperature need to
rise to have the temperature be 0.
4. I understand p + q as the number located a distance |𝑞| from p, in the
positive or negative directions depending on whether q is positive or negative.
Ex: In the problem 6 + -8 = -2, the distance from 6 to -2 is ______ units in a
______________ direction.
5. I can show that a number and its opposite have a sum of 0 (are additive
inverses).
1. Explain how you can determine the additive inverse of a number. What is the
sum of a number and its additive inverse?
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Post
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6. I can interpret the sums of rational numbers by describing real-world
contexts.
Ex: The average daily temperature in Denton went from -8F in January to 43F
in March. What was the change in average daily temperature from January to
March?
7. I understand subtraction of rational numbers as adding the additive inverse,
p – q = p + (-q)
Calculate the difference by adding the additive inverse: -5 – (-20)
8. I can show that the distance between two rational numbers on the number
line is the absolute value of the difference, and apply this principle in realworld contexts.
Ex: The highest recorded temperature in Budapest Hungary is 103F, the lowest
recorded temperature in Budapest Hungary is -10F. What is the difference
between the two temperatures, and what is the distance between these values
on a thermometer?
9. I can apply properties of operations as strategies to add and subtract rational
numbers.
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2
Simplify the expression: 4 3 + −5 − 3
E = Excellent
Skills
Completes Assigned work
Work Skills
S = Satisfactory
NI = Needs Improvement
Student
Skills
Listens/ Follows Directions
Completes Quality Work
Participates in discussions
Works Independently
Attendance
Student