Interpret zero and signs — Warm-up — page 1
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Interpret zero and signs — Warm-up — page 2
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Worksheet directions

Grade 6 • Warm-up • Two identical copies. Cut along the dashed line.

Sample questions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. A game records a gain of 8 points as +8. How should it record a loss of 8 points and no change? Explain the signs.

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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

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