This resource is designed to help students develop a strong understanding of comparing and ordering integers using number lines and real-world contexts. The worksheets focus on using comparison symbols, identifying the largest and smallest numbers, and placing integers in order to build fluency in working with positive and negative numbers.

How to Complete:

1. Section 1: Students use < or > to compare pairs of integers.
2. Section 2: Students arrange a set of integers from smallest to largest.
3. Section 3: Students determine the missing numbers in a given pattern of integers.
4. Section 4: Students describe real-world situations where negative integers are compared or ordered.

Additional Tips:

1. Use a number line to support students in visualising integer placement.
2. Encourage reasoning by asking students to explain why one integer is greater or smaller.
3. Provide real-world examples, such as temperatures, elevations, or financial contexts, to make comparisons meaningful.

Extension Ideas:

1. Real-World Scenarios: Have students find real-life examples where comparing and ordering integers is useful, such as sport scores, bank balances, stock market changes.
2. Create a Number Line Challenge: Students design their own number line with missing values and swap with a partner to solve.
3. Integer Puzzle Game: Give students a mixed set of positive and negative integers to sort in a timed challenge.

This resource is included in the Year 6 Maths Unit: Integers.