Negative Numbers - Worksheet

The "Comparing and Ordering Negative Numbers Worksheet" is an educational resource designed to enhance the understanding of negative numbers for primary school students. This worksheet presents a series of exercises where pupils are asked to use the greater than (>) and less than (<) signs to compare pairs of negative numbers. The numbers range from smaller two-digit negatives to larger, more complex four-digit ones, providing varied levels of difficulty to challenge the students' comprehension of numerical value in negative contexts.

In addition to comparison, the worksheet includes a section where students must order sets of both positive and negative numbers from the smallest to the largest. This exercise is crucial for developing their ability to recognize and sequence numbers across zero. Moreover, the worksheet features a "Calculating Differences" section, where students identify temperatures on thermometers and calculate the differences between pairs, further applying their knowledge of negative numbers. There are also activities focused on the addition and subtraction of negative numbers, with some problems offering a number line as a visual aid to help students understand the operations. These exercises encourage the practice of arithmetic involving negative values, ensuring that pupils become fluent and confident in dealing with negative numbers in various mathematical contexts.