Positive and negative numbers

There are 27 NRICH Mathematical resources connected to Positive and negative numbers
Vector Gem Collector
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Vector gem collector

Use vectors to collect as many gems as you can and bring them safely home!

Up, down, flying around
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Up, down, flying around

Play this game to learn about adding and subtracting positive and negative numbers

Strange Bank Account
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Strange bank account

Age
11 to 14
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Imagine a very strange bank account where you are only allowed to do two things...

Vector Racer
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Vector racer

The classic vector racing game.

Consecutive Numbers
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Consecutive numbers

Age
7 to 14
Challenge level
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An investigation involving adding and subtracting sets of consecutive numbers. Lots to find out, lots to explore.

swimming pool
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Swimming pool

Age
5 to 11
Challenge level
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In this problem, we're investigating the number of steps we would climb up or down to get out of or into the swimming pool. How could you number the steps below the water?

Connect Three
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Connect three

Age
11 to 16
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In this game the winner is the first to complete a row of three. Are some squares easier to land on than others?
First Connect Three
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First connect three

Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
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Add or subtract the two numbers on the spinners and try to complete a row of three. Are there some numbers that are good to aim for?
Consecutive negative numbers
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Consecutive negative numbers

Age
11 to 14
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Do you notice anything about the solutions when you add and/or subtract consecutive negative numbers?
Minus One Two Three
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Minus one two three

Age
14 to 16
Challenge level
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Substitute -1, -2 or -3, into an algebraic expression and you'll get three results. Is it possible to tell in advance which of those three will be the largest ?