Negative numbers
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Why this why now
This unit introduces negative numbers in a range of contexts. Pupils will learn to read and write negative numbers, considering their position relative to zero on a number line. They will interpret negative and positive sets of numbers in different contexts including temperature, coordinate grids and graphs. Having explored negative numbers, pupils will later expand their place value understanding to include numbers with up to 8 digits.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Count forwards and backwards through zero
- Understand zero as a position on a number line
- Compare and order positive and negative integers
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Why this why now
This unit introduces negative numbers in a range of contexts. Pupils will learn to read and write negative numbers, considering their position relative to zero on a number line. They will interpret negative and positive sets of numbers in different contexts including temperature, coordinate grids and graphs. Having explored negative numbers, pupils will later expand their place value understanding to include numbers with up to 8 digits.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Count forwards and backwards through zero
- Understand zero as a position on a number line
- Compare and order positive and negative integers
Negative numbers
In this unit pupils will interpret numbers greater than and less than zero. They will read and write negative numbers, explain how the value of a number relates to its position from zero, positioning on a number line.
10 lessons in unit
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