OPERATIONS ON RATIONAL NUMBERS

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

• locate negative and positive rational numbers on the number line.
• Comparison of rational numbers.
•  Addition or subtraction of negative and positive rational numbers on the number line.
• Develop measurement skills while preparing Hockey  Ground.

Description Of Activity

1.Prepare Hockey ground with the help of students  and guide them  how is a hockey field like a number line? ( It’s divided into equal numbered parts;  players move the ball to different points  toward the goal relative to the starting point of play, or away from the goal relative to the starting point of play.)

2.Make students clear the rules of game.Also set goals for each team.

3.Divide students into groups of three or four.

4.Ask one team  in the group to start the game.

5.Ask the team to get the ball into the other team’s goal.

6. Have a record of each time  goal of each team.

.7For the Final result of each team we will add and subtract goals in positive & negative directions.(Positive numbers to represent goals score and negative numbers to represent goals scored in  the opposing team court.)

Variations

Ask students to work out with other sports also like long jump etc.

Coaching Tips

Encourage students to prepare Hockeyground by dividing into equal numbered parts .

Equipment/Material Required

Measuring tapes/ ropes, white lime powder.