Checks or Bills?

Checks or Bills? is a Grade 6 integer activity that connects positive and negative changes to credits and debits in a bank account. Students begin with the same balance, receive checks or bills, and record each transaction as they update the account. The running balance gives integer addition and subtraction a concrete context and makes each change easy to trace on paper.

The catalog is set up for whole-class or independent use, making this a different option from the usual partner game. Teachers can review students' transaction records to see how they handle credits, debits, and balances that may move above or below zero. Create a free Find a Math Game account to generate lesson support for Checks or Bills? No credit card is required, and you get 3 lesson generations for life.