Negative numbers (Challenge) · Practice set 1

What your child practises

Skills: Calculating with negative numbers (level 3).

Applying a method step by step and checking the answer – the skills secondary-school maths tests are built on.

What’s included

• 15 questions
• An answer key you can print with the sheet or on its own
• An on-screen version with instant marking and stars

Age and school year

Made for ages 13–18. That’s Grade 8–12 in the US, Year 9–13 in England, JSS 2 – SS 3 in Nigeria and Class 8–12 in India.

How to use it

• Print it at home or school – it fits a standard A4 or US Letter page.
• Print the answer key too, so marking takes seconds.
• Play it on screen: answers are marked instantly and children earn stars.
• Write on it on a tablet or touchscreen with a finger or stylus – no printer needed.

Tips for parents and teachers

1. 1Redo three of the questions a week later: spaced recall is one of the surest ways to make methods stick.
2. 2Play it on screen for instant feedback, then print a fresh version as a timed, calculator-free check.
3. 3Encourage teens to set their own target (say 12 out of 15) and track it over a few attempts.