Ordering Positive and Negative Numbers - Worksheet

The "Ordering Positive and Negative Numbers Worksheet" is a resource designed to help students understand and practice the concept of numerical order with both positive and negative integers. The worksheet is divided into two main tasks. In the first task, students are asked to arrange a given set of numbers from the smallest to the largest. This requires them to recognize the value of negative numbers as less than zero and positive numbers as greater than zero, and then sequence them accordingly.

The second task flips the challenge, asking students to order a different set of numbers from the largest to the smallest. This task reinforces their understanding of the number line and the relative positions of positive and negative integers. The numbers provided for these exercises include a mix of positive and negative integers, such as -3, 81, and -78, among others. This variety ensures that students must consider both the sign and the magnitude of the numbers to accurately complete the worksheet. The activity is designed to build students' confidence in working with integers and prepare them for more complex mathematical concepts involving positive and negative numbers.