Max Maths, Year 5, Try it, Positive and negative numbers on number lines

In the "Try It" section of Max Maths for Year 5, students are encouraged to apply their understanding of positive and negative numbers through practical exercises. The first activity involves matching various temperatures to their corresponding positions on a temperature scale. Students are presented with a series of positive and negative temperatures, ranging from 19 degrees Celsius to -19 degrees Celsius, and are tasked with identifying the correct placement of each temperature on the scale. This exercise not only reinforces their comprehension of numerical order but also connects mathematical concepts to real-world contexts such as temperature measurement.

The second activity continues to build on the students' knowledge of number lines by asking them to match a series of positive and negative numbers to their appropriate locations on a number line that spans from -20 to 20. This task includes numbers like -18, 19, -1, -6, 6, 4, and 2, which students must accurately position. These exercises are designed to enhance their ability to work with a range of numbers across zero, further developing their skills in understanding the sequence and relationships between positive and negative integers. After completing the activities, students are directed to workbook pages 19 to 20 for additional practice and reinforcement of the concepts covered.