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!

First Connect Three for Two
game

First connect three for two

First Connect Three game for an adult and child. Use the dice numbers and either addition or subtraction to get three numbers in a straight line.

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
Challenge level
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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.

Weights
problem

Weights

Age
11 to 14
Challenge level
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Different combinations of the weights available allow you to make different totals. Which totals can you make?
Sea Level
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Sea level

Age
7 to 11
Challenge level
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The picture shows a lighthouse and some underwater creatures. Can you work out the distances between some of the different creatures?