Negative Numbers

In this lesson, learners will be able to interpret negative numbers in context and count forwards and backward with positive and negative whole numbers, including through 0. They will also be able to solve problems involving negative numbers.

Description

By the end of this unit, children will be able to:

Understand the concept of negative numbers and their position on the number line.
Compare and order negative numbers.
Perform basic arithmetic operations involving negative numbers.
Apply knowledge of negative numbers to real-life scenarios.

Links to Curriculum

Year 6 Number: Number and place value

Use negative numbers in context, and calculate intervals across 0.

Target Ages

What's Included

Three-part Lesson
Self-marking Activities
Fluency, Reasoning and Problem-solving Questions.
Engaging Drag and Drop Activities
Interactive Self-marking Worksheet
Printable Worksheets to Consolidate Learning

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Connected Resources

add and subtract negative numbers

Add and Subtract Negative Numbers

compare large numbers

Comparing Large Numbers

ordering numbers up to 10,000,000

Order Numbers Up to 10,000,000.

powers of 10

Powers of 10

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