Place Value - Negative Numbers (2) - Worksheet

The "Negative Numbers" worksheets are designed for Year 6 students to enhance their understanding and application of negative numbers. Building on their Year 5 knowledge, children learn to count forwards and backwards through zero and calculate intervals that cross zero. These worksheets provide a variety of word problems that put negative numbers into real-life contexts, helping children grasp the concept more concretely. For example, students may encounter scenarios involving bank account balances, temperature changes, and depth measurements that require them to apply their knowledge of negative numbers to solve problems.

As part of the learning process, children are prompted with key questions that deepen their understanding, such as whether negative numbers are whole numbers and why numbers mirror each other across zero on a number line. The worksheets are differentiated to cater to varying levels of ability, with tasks ranging from one-step problems to multistep problems that may include decimals. This approach ensures that all students, whether working towards expected standards, working within them, or at greater depth, are appropriately challenged. In addition to fluency and precision tasks, the worksheets include reasoning and problem-solving exercises, further solidifying the students' comprehension and application of negative numbers.