Negative numbers - adding a negative number

A complete lesson on adding a negative number.

Activities included:

Starter:
Some questions on number bonds.

Main:
A slide showing a number pattern to demonstrate the logic of adding a negative.
Example question pairs with number lines, for pupils to practice and give a chance to provide instant feedback.
A set of differentiated questions.
A more challenging task for pupils to discuss in pairs, where they try to find examples or counterexamples for different scenarios.

Plenary:
A final question to prompt discussion about misconceptions pupils may already have.

Printable worksheets and answers included.

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