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The temperature is -13^o. If it rises 39^o it will be 26^o.

Negative Numbers (Year 6)

Negative numbers Year 6 develops skills further. Pupils learn to calculate across zero, apply negative values in contexts like temperature, and solve challenging real-life word problems.

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Fascinating Fact:

The coldest recorded temperature on Earth is -89.2°C in Antarctica, which is almost -90°C.

In KS2 Maths, Year 6 pupils expand their understanding of negative numbers by working with calculations that cross zero, interpreting graphs, and solving problems involving real-life situations such as weather and money.

Key Terms

Absolute Value: The distance of a number from zero on a number line, ignoring whether it is positive or negative.
Positive Number: A value greater than zero, shown without a minus sign.
Temperature Scale: A way to measure heat or cold, often using both positive and negative values.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What are negative numbers used for in Year 6 maths?

In Year 6, negative numbers are used in contexts such as temperatures below zero, bank balances, and graphs showing changes in values.

How do you add and subtract negative numbers in Year 6?

When adding a negative, you move left on a number line. Subtracting a negative means moving right, which increases the value.

Why is it important to learn about negative numbers?

Learning about negative numbers helps pupils understand real-world contexts like weather, money, and scientific data, preparing them for secondary school maths.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .

Which of these statements is true?

-1 < -58

-23 < -1

2 < -99

-15 < -20

The symbol < means smaller than

2 .

The temperature is 6^o. If it falls 18^o what is the temperature now?

24^o

-24^o

-8^o

-12^o

18 - 6 = 12 so 6 - 18 = -12

3 .

Which is the largest of these numbers?

-35

-3

-14

Even the lowest positive number is higher than all the negative numbers

4 .

Which of these statements is true?

-33 > -3

-29 > -28

-7 > -17

-44 > -34

The symbol > means greater than

5 .

The temperature is -13^o. If it rises 39^o what is the temperature now?

26^o

39^o

13^o

-26^o

39 - 13 = 26 so -13 + 39 = 26

6 .

Which is the next number in the following sequence? 10, 5, 0, -5

-1

-10

-15

The numbers are decreasing by 5

7 .

Which of these is the lowest number?

-1

-28

-15

Remember that the higher the negative number the less its value

8 .

The temperature is -28^o. If it rises 13^o what is the temperature now?

-41^o

-15^o

15^o

41^o

28 - 13 = 15 so -28 + 13 = -15

9 .

Which are the missing numbers in this sequence? -33, -35, ___, -39, -41, ___?

-36 and -43

-37 and -42

-37 and -43

-37 and -40

The numbers in this sequence are decreasing by 2 each time

10 .

The temperature is -15^o. If it falls 8^o what is the temperature now?

23^o

-7^o

-23^o

7^o

15 + 8 = 23 so -15 - 8 = -23

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - What are negative numbers?

Author: Amanda Swift (Primary School Teacher & Educational Content Developer)

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