Positive and negative number line

Positive and negative number line

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This task is about positive and negative numbers shown on a number line.
Study the number line and answer the questions below.
 

 

a)
What is the number that should be at
 
  i)
 
ii)
 
iii)
A? __________
 
B? __________
 
C? __________
 
b)
i)

ii)
 
Write the number ⁻5 onto the number line above.

Write the number +4 onto the number line above.
 
c)
What are two different real life situations where negative numbers are used?
 
 
1.
 

2.
 
 
 
Task administration: 
This task is completed with pencil and paper only.
Level:
4
Curriculum info: 
Maths, Number and Algebra, Number Knowledge
Keywords: 
negative numbers, number lines
Description of task: 
Students identify negative and positive numbers on a number line and suggest real life experiences that would involve negative numbers.
Answers/responses: 
 

Y8 (05/2003)
a) i)
ii)
iii)		 2
⁻7
⁻3		 very easy
moderate
moderate
b) i)

ii)

easy

easy
c)

 

 Any 2 of:

  • Temperatures.
  • Height above and below sea level.
  • Moving above and below ground, e.g., a lift.
  • Score in indoor cricket.
  • Owing money.
  • Stock exchange index.
  • Any other appropriate answer.

2 correct – very difficult

1 correct – moderate