Positive and Negative Numbers Worksheet

Explore positive and negative numbers with this Grade 5 math worksheet, covering number line representation, comparisons, and real-world scenarios.

Grade 5 Math Number SenseIntegers and Rational NumbersPositive and Negative Numbers

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3 Short AnswerMultiple ChoiceFill in the BlanksTrue / False

Standards

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.NS.C.5CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.NS.C.6.A

Topics

mathgrade 5positive numbersnegative numbersintegersnumber line

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Positive and Negative Numbers

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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions to answer. Show your work where necessary.

1. What is the difference between a positive number and a negative number?

2. Which of the following numbers is a negative integer?

-3

1/2

3. Draw a number line and plot the following numbers: -4, 0, 2.

4. Fill in the blank with > (greater than), < (less than), or = (equal to).

-5 -2

3 -3

-1 0

5. A negative number is always smaller than a positive number.

True

False

6. The temperature in Alaska was -10°C in the morning and rose by 5°C by noon. What was the temperature at noon?