Add Using Negative Numbers

In this worksheet, students will add to negative numbers by moving along a number line.

Key stage: KS 2

Year: Year 5 Maths worksheets

Curriculum topic: Number: Number and Place Value

Curriculum subtopic: Interpret Negative Numbers

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Worksheet Overview

To work out -3 + 5 we start at -3 on a number line and count forward 5 to get to 2

Number line -3 + 5

So -3 + 5 = 2

To work out -9 + 5 we start at -9 on a number line and count forward 5 to get to -4

Number line -9 + 5

So -9 + 5 = -4

Negative numbers can be a bit tricky because we don't often use them in our everyday lives. Using a number line can help us to picture what is happening when we add and subtract them.

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