Year 7
Negative numbers in context
Year 7
Negative numbers in context
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will interpret negative numbers in a variety of contexts and explore movement on an 'extended' number line.
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5 Questions
Q1.
Which answer best completed the missing gaps? The whole numbers on the number line are called ________. _____ is an example of a positive integer, ______ is an example of a negative integer.
integers, -3, 3
integers, 0.3, -0.3
wholes, 3, -3
Q2.
Tick ALL of the numbers below that are integers.
-2.01
-3.2
1/2
Q3.
What is the missing temperature A?

-10 degrees
-5 degrees
5 degrees
Q4.
What are the missing temperatures B, C and D?

-10, -20, 50 degrees
-15, -25, -35 degrees
0, 10, 20 degrees
Q5.
What is the temperature 10 degrees warmer than -30 degrees?

- 40 degrees
-50 degrees
40 degrees