Mathematics / Year 6 / Number and Algebra / Number and place value

Curriculum content descriptions

Investigate everyday situations that use integers. Locate and represent these numbers on a number line (ACMNA124)

Elaborations
  • understanding that integers are ...-3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3,.....
  • solving everyday additive problems using a number line
  • investigating everyday situations that use integers, such as temperatures
  • using number lines to position and order integers around zero
General capabilities
  • Numeracy Numeracy
  • Critical and creative thinking Critical and creative thinking
ScOT terms

Number lines,  Integers

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