Positive and negative numbers

There are 23 NRICH Mathematical resources connected to Positive and negative numbers
Connect Three
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Connect Three

Age
11 to 16
Challenge level
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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?
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?
Pros and Cons
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Pros and Cons

Age
14 to 16
Challenge level
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If p is a positive integer and q is a negative integer, which of these expressions is the greatest?
Sum One Special
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Sum One Special

Age
11 to 14
Challenge level
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Three different integers have a sum of 1 and a product of 36 - what are they?
Minus One Party
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Minus One Party

Age
11 to 14
Challenge level
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Weekly Problem 47 - 2013
What is the value of the given expression?
Negative Dice
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Negative Dice

Age
11 to 14
Challenge level
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If the odd numbers on two dice are made negative, which of the totals cannot be achieved?
Pair Sums
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Pair Sums

Age
11 to 14
Challenge level
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Five numbers added together in pairs produce: 0, 2, 4, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 15 What are the five numbers?
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.
Positive About Negative Numbers
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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.