🔢 KS3 Number · Years 7-9

KS3 Negative Numbers

Ordering, adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing negative numbers. Create focused topic tests and practice worksheets for secondary school maths.

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KS3 Negative Numbers

Ordering, adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing negative numbers.

This topic is part of the KS3 Number strand of the National Curriculum. It is taught across Years 7, 8 and 9, with increasing complexity each year.

What Pupils Learn

At Key Stage 3, pupils develop their understanding of negative numbers through practical examples and increasingly abstract problems. This forms the essential groundwork for GCSE maths.

Assessment Options

  • 📝 Practice Worksheets – Build fluency with targeted questions
  • 📋 Topic Tests – Assess understanding under timed conditions
  • 📄 End-of-Unit Tests – Comprehensive assessment of the whole topic

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is negative numbers in KS3 maths?
Ordering, adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing negative numbers.
Which year groups study negative numbers?
Negative Numbers is taught across all three KS3 year groups (Years 7, 8 and 9). The complexity increases each year, building towards GCSE readiness.
How does KS3 negative numbers prepare for GCSE?
KS3 negative numbers establishes the foundational skills and understanding needed for GCSE. Pupils who are confident with KS3 concepts find the transition to GCSE much smoother.