Negative numbers in context Quiz

The Y6 Place Value Quiz 5 is an engaging assessment designed to test Year 6 students on their understanding of negative numbers and their ability to calculate intervals across zero in various contexts. The objective of the quiz is to apply the concept of negative numbers to real-life situations, such as temperature changes and financial transactions, ensuring students can use this knowledge practically and confidently.

The quiz consists of ten questions that require students to perform calculations involving negative numbers. For instance, students are asked to determine the result of counting back from a positive number, to calculate the difference in temperatures when they span positive and negative values, and to figure out the starting or ending number after counting back through zero. The quiz also includes problems related to financial literacy, such as calculating the overdrawn amount on a bank account after transactions have taken place. Each question is crafted to reinforce the students' numerical skills and their ability to navigate the number line across zero, providing a comprehensive review of the topic.