Worksheet directions

Grade 6 • Guided Practice • Work with your teacher or a partner. Discuss the model or strategy, then complete each problem.

Sample questions

1. A temperature rises from zero to 3°C above zero. Write the signed temperature and describe what −3°C would mean.
2. A game records a gain of 4 points as +4. How should it record a loss of 4 points and no change? Explain the signs.
3. A bank balance is −$9. Explain the meaning of the sign and of a zero balance. Does the minus sign mean the debt has negative size?
4. A bank balance is −$13. Explain the meaning of the sign and of a zero balance. Does the minus sign mean the debt has negative size?
5. A diver is 8 meters below sea level. A bird is 8 meters above sea level. Write signed numbers for their elevations and explain what 0 represents.
6. A submarine is 2 meters below sea level and a buoy is at sea level. Represent each elevation with a signed number and explain zero.

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Common Core connections

Source labels: 6.NS.C.5. Review the learning goals below to check the fit for your class.

• 6.NS.C.5 — Understand positive and negative numbers

Bring it into your lesson

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