Negative Numbers
This list has been brought together with a focus on GCSE Foundation level (or KS3), on the topic of negative numbers/directed numbers. It includes addition, subtraction, position on a number line, multiplication and division.
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Textbook
Arithmetic: Negative Numbers
I have used these resources in other topics (I particularly liked the FDP one). A variety of comprehensive resources, in particular worksheets, that form the backbone of a unit on negative numbers.
The "Arithmetic Negative Numbers" is the main resource, it can be used as a workbook for pupils to go through independently and at their own pace. It includes instructions and worked examples, as well as plenty of questions to try. The "extra exercises can be used as a more compact version, although this doesn't have any explanations in it. The "overhead slide" PDF can be used as stand alone worksheets.
There is a "mental tests" PDF, this is designed to be done verbally as the answers are on the same sheet. You can get around this by printing a copy, using corrector fluid to erase the answers and photocopying from there.
Group work
Evaluating Directed Number Statements N9
This is a more challenging activity for foundation level students. The card statements on P5 & 6 need to be sorted into "always true", "sometimes true" and "never true". This stimulates discussion and improves investigation/problem solving skills.
There are two main ways you could use this activity - one is to print the two pages of cards onto card (or paper and get laminated) and make a reusable sorting activity. Alternative you can simply give the pages to the pupils and use as a cutting and sticking activity - A3 paper may be best for this.
Activity sheet
Using Directed Numbers in Context N8
The Standards Units are solid, reliable resources. They come with detailed lesson plan guidance, but if you don't have time to read through it: you need to print Page 5 to Page 7. You can either get them photocopied onto card and therefore they become reusable card matching activities, or, you can give them to the pupils as they are and use as a cut and stick activity (however, three pages per child/pair/group means a lot of paper!!) For support you can print Page 8, which contains four number lines in a thermometer style.
