1. Multiplying and Dividing Positive and Negative Numbers
And The Connection To Classic Children’s Literature

2. Positive * Positive Positive ÷ Positive
When something good (+) happens to a good (+) character, we think it’s good (+)
Examples:
Harry Potter (+) gets accepted to Hogwarts (+). Hooray!!(+)
3 * 8 = 24
24 ÷ 8 = 3

3. Negative * Positive Negative ÷ Positive
When something bad (-) happens to a good character (+), we think it’s bad (-)
Examples:
Severe pain (-) strikes the lightning bolt scar of Harry Potter (+). Poor Harry/that’s gotta hurt (-)
-3 * 8 = -24
-24 ÷ 8 = -3

4. Positive * Negative Positive ÷ Negative
When something good (+) happens to a bad character (-), we think it’s bad (-).
Examples:
More strength (+) is gained by Voldemort (-). Boo Hiss! That’s bad (-).
3 * -8 = -24
24 ÷ -8 = -3

5. Negative * Negative Negative ÷ Negative
When something bad (-) happens to a bad (-) character, we think it’s good (+).
Examples:
Pain (-) is inflicted on Voldemort (-) by Harry Potter’s spell. Voldemort disintegrates and disappears. Wowee! Harry Potter, you’re my hero (+). Yes, those are tears of joy!
-3 * -8 = 24
-24 ÷ -8 = 3