Negative Numbers Core

Use the number line to find the difference.

Use the number cards to make these statements correct.

Use the number line to help you.

Complete this magic square so that each row, column and diagonal has the total of 4.

Children look at finding the difference between positive and negative numbers. The number lines is a key representation in supporting this

understanding.

Children count either forwards or backwards in 1s through zero, seeing that the difference is the number of jumps between the two numbers.

The answer sheet is attached.