Negative Numbers: Below Zero
Students will explore negative numbers in context, such as temperature and debt, using number lines.
Key Questions
- Explain what a negative number signifies in a real-world scenario like a bank balance.
- Construct a number line to show the difference between -5 and +3.
- Predict the temperature change needed to go from -2°C to 5°C.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
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