Negative Numbers
Negative numbers are numbers that are less than zero. They are represented on the left hand side of the zero on a number line.
Negative numbers have a '-' sign in front of them (note a number with "no sign" means it's positive). Numbers on a number line get bigger when you go to the right and smaller if you go to the left. Just as 10 is bigger than 8, -1 is bigger than -3.
Working with negative numbers may seem unfamiliar, but you probably do it without thinking about it.
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Video Tutorials
Real life examples of negative numbers.
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Negative Numbers Introduction
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Other Tutorials
BBC BiteSize Negative Numbers - this includes an online activity
Math is Fun Number Line - this includes an online word problem activity
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Online Activities
Worksheets
Dad's Worksheets - Select any of the worksheets with negative numbers - anything after Ordering with Negative Numbers. Click on the Version number next to the type of problem you want to solve.
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