Introduction

Integers are whole numbers and can be positive or negative. Negative numbers have many uses, including describing temperature, and depth below sea level. In this lesson, we shall look at how we order negative numbers.

Warm Up

First complete the skill checker on page 94.

Working through your course book

Start by watching this video, which introduces the topic nicely:

Read and make notes on page 95 (this is in Book 2 of Mastering Mathematics - use this book unless stated otherwise) copying out the worked examples, if you think it will help you.
Now see if you can answer the Band 2 questions on page 96. (You can find the answers to the book questions on the Mastering Mathematics Coursebook Answers page)
For more questions please COMPLETE - 6.1 worksheet Negative numbers

If you would like more practice, then work through these lessons on the MyMaths website:

EXPLORE – Negative numbers 1 (MyMaths) [Not available on sample course]

You may also want to watch the following Corbettmaths video:

Plenary

You have a choice: you can end this lesson by playing a maths game, or watching a video (or even both, if you have time!)

Game-time!

This game practises finding the highest number in a list:

PLAY – Zap it (MyMaths) [Not available on sample course]

Video

Creatures above and below sea level are hunting sardines in this video, which looks at events at positive and negative altitudes:

WATCH –The Sardine Run (Twig) [Not available on sample course]

Support activities for this topic

The Band 1 questions on page 96 will help build your skills on this topic.

Extension activities for this topic

If you would like more of a challenge on this topic, go to page 97 and attempt the Band 3 questions.

Check your answers

CHECK - 6.1 worksheet answers Negative Numbers