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Comparing Negative Numbers WORKSHEET

Suitable for Year groups: Year 7
GCSE Tier: Foundation
Targeting grades: 1-3
Prerequisite knowledge: Placement of positive and negative numbers on a numberline
Learning Objective: Order, compare and find the difference between positive and negative numbers

Comparing Negative Numbers WORKSHEET DESCRIPTION

Before your students start calculating with directed numbers, ensure they understand their relative size and the symmetry around zero with this worksheet.

Using a number line, students will begin by comparing numbers between -10 and 10 using inequality symbols in section A.

In section B, inequality symbols are used again to compare pairs of integers into the hundreds, e.g. -169 and -254.

Extend learners in section C where they will compare positive and negative decimal numbers.

Next up, section D begins with an example showing students how to use a number line to find the difference between two numbers that cross zero and extends to finding the difference between large integers and decimal numbers.

Finally, section E is a problem-solving section made up of three questions.

All worksheets are created by the team of experienced teachers at Cazoom Maths.

Comparing Negative Numbers worksheet perfect for students in year 7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Students should be comfortable with placing positive and negative numbers on a number line before tackling this resource. This foundational skill will help them visualise the relative positions of numbers and understand why -169 is actually greater than -254, even though 254 is larger than 169 in absolute terms. Without this prerequisite knowledge, learners may struggle with the comparison tasks across all sections.