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Negative Numbers
Negative Numbers Exercise
Build confidence by practising solving negative number calculations and problems.
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Ordering & Comparing
Order, compare and find differences between negative and positive numbers
Calculations
Add, subtract, multiply and divide with negative numbers
Word Problems
Solve one and two-step problems using negative numbers in real-life contexts
Ordering & Comparing options:
Level 1
Order and compare negative and positive numbers (Y4/Y5)
Level 2
Find the midpoint or difference between two values crossing zero (Y5/Y6/Y7)
Calculations options:
Level 1
Addition & subtraction with negatives (Y5/Y6)
Level 2
Multiplication & division with negatives (Y6/Y7)
Level 3
Mixed all four operations (Y6+)
Word Problems options:
Level 1
One-step problems in real-life contexts (Y5/Y6)
Level 2
Multi-step and extended problems in context (Y6/Y7+)
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This practise exercise will give you a series of questions on your chosen topic to answer. A question will appear on screen — work it out and type in your answer to see if you were correct.
✏ You will need a pencil and paper to work out your calculations, especially on harder levels. This is not a mental maths activity!
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