Comments on: The Best Way to Teach Students to Add Integers (Guaranteed!)

By: Allison Bell

Allison Bell — Tue, 17 Aug 2021 23:09:19 +0000

Thank you so much. My daughter couldn’t get it, even with one on one help from her teacher. I didn’t quite understand how to help her and came across this. 30 minutes later and we both get it. This has been a blessing to us. Pictures help greatly.

By: Mirna Fakhoury

Mirna Fakhoury — Thu, 26 Dec 2019 06:57:36 +0000

Dear Linda,
Merry Christmas from Saudi Arabia!
I never post anything regarding any article my daughter or myself read. this time, it’s worth to THANK YOU for the 2 videos about integers. thank God for you! you saved me from having to get a tutor for my daughter, you saved her hours of trying to memorize the rules of adding/subtracting integers, and saved me from going crazy. God bless you and your family. Mirna

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 16 Jan 2019 22:56:54 +0000

I’m a 44 year old woman getting my High School Diploma and have such a hard time with math concepts. You really made it light and simple and I truly thank you for that. I took a week long class for this, and didn’t quite grasp. I was able to understand yours in 40 minutes. You are truly a blessing. I just have Algebra left and then I graduate and this really helps because I’m sooooo intimidated by math. I’m definitely going to check out your other sites. Thank you so much. This means a lot to people who can’t afford a tutor.

By: Satya Narayan Debbarma

Satya Narayan Debbarma — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 06:44:28 +0000

This is helpful. We teach integers to our students through diagrams most of the time. These concepts are best learnt that way. We also explains the reason for diagram and how useful it is. The students are doing good.
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By: Linda Kardamis

Linda Kardamis — Mon, 07 May 2018 21:25:35 +0000

In reply to Anonymous. I typically stick with smaller numbers when we're first learning this. But once students understand the concept, they don't need to draw the pictures anymore, and it doesn't matter how large the numbers are.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 04 May 2018 16:55:14 +0000

This is very helpful. My only concern is when the numbers get too big to draw pictures!

By: Linda Kardamis

Linda Kardamis — Wed, 11 Apr 2018 17:51:30 +0000

In reply to Heather.

So glad to hear it! We actually have a whole integers video unit we’ve developed with this method & you can get it for free here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Integers-Pre-Algebra-Unit-with-Videos-2685039

By: Heather

Heather — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 21:47:22 +0000

Linda, you made one of the toughest lessons of the year easy and fun. I feel like I just hit the jackpot! My students were commenting about how fun it is and trying to beat you to the answer by the end. It’s never been this easy! (I appreciate how it simplifies the process, but keeps the meaning in the forefront.) Thank you!

By: Linda Kardamis

Linda Kardamis — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 02:48:20 +0000

In reply to Anonymous. So glad to hear it's helpful!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 01 Mar 2018 04:36:19 +0000

Thank you! I teach GED to people getting out of jail. Your instructions on adding integers was phenomenal! Thank you! Going to use this tomorrow!