Adding or subtracting a negative number

A complete lesson designed to be used to consolidate pupils’ ability to add and subtract a negative number.

Activities included:

Starter:
Some straight forward questions to test if they can remember the basic methods and help identify misconceptions.

Main:

• A set of differentiated questions to give pupils a bit more practice.
• A game adapted from the nrich website.
• A closer look at the design of the game, with pupils making a sample space diagram.

Plenary:
Some final questions to prompt discussion and reflection on how to remember the rules used.

Printable worksheets and answers included.

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