Negative numbers in context

In this lesson, we will interpret negative numbers in a variety of contexts and explore movement on an 'extended' number line.

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Worksheet

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Negative Numbers in Context Quiz

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Q1.Which answer best completed the missing gaps? The whole numbers on the number line are called ________. _____ is an example of a positive integer, ______ is an example of a negative integer.

1/5

Q2.Tick ALL of the numbers below that are integers.

Select four (4) boxes

2/5

Q3.What is the missing temperature A?

3/5

Q4.What are the missing temperatures B, C and D?

4/5

Q5.What is the temperature 10 degrees warmer than -30 degrees?

5/5

This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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Quiz:

Negative Numbers in Context Quiz

Good luck!

Q1.Which answer best completed the missing gaps? The whole numbers on the number line are called ________. _____ is an example of a positive integer, ______ is an example of a negative integer.

1/5

Q2.Tick ALL of the numbers below that are integers.

Select four (4) boxes

2/5

Q3.What is the missing temperature A?

3/5

Q4.What are the missing temperatures B, C and D?

4/5

Q5.What is the temperature 10 degrees warmer than -30 degrees?

5/5

Lesson summary: Negative numbers in context

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