problem Connect Three Age 11 to 16 Challenge level In this game the winner is the first to complete a row of three. Are some squares easier to land on than others?
problem swimming pool Age 5 to 11 Challenge level 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?
problem Pros and Cons Age 14 to 16 Challenge level If p is a positive integer and q is a negative integer, which of these expressions is the greatest?
problem Sum One Special Age 11 to 14 Challenge level Three different integers have a sum of 1 and a product of 36 - what are they?
problem Minus One Party Age 11 to 14 Challenge level Weekly Problem 47 - 2013 What is the value of the given expression?
problem Negative Dice Age 11 to 14 Challenge level If the odd numbers on two dice are made negative, which of the totals cannot be achieved?
problem Pair Sums Age 11 to 14 Challenge level Five numbers added together in pairs produce: 0, 2, 4, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 15 What are the five numbers?
problem Consecutive Numbers Age 7 to 14 Challenge level An investigation involving adding and subtracting sets of consecutive numbers. Lots to find out, lots to explore.
article Positive About Negative Numbers In this article for teachers, Liz Woodham describes resources on NRICH that can help primary-aged children get to grips with negative numbers.
article The History of Negative Numbers This article -useful for teachers and learners - gives a short account of the history of negative numbers.