This Integers in Real Life Sorting Activity helps students develop their ability to distinguish between positive and negative integers by categorising real-world scenarios. Through hands-on sorting, students will strengthen their understanding of how integers represent increases and decreases in various contexts, such as finance, elevation, and movement.

How to Complete:

After placing the Positive Integers and Negative Integers heading cards in a visible location and distributing the scenario cards among students, complete the activity in one of the following ways:

1. Small Groups: Each group receives a set of cards and works together to sort them under the correct heading.
2. Turn-Taking Game: Each student draws a card, reads it aloud, and places it under the heading they believe is correct.
3. Whole-Class Debate: Display the cards on the board or floor and discuss as a class before placing them.
4. Individual or Pair Work: Students can cut, sort and paste the cards into their workbooks.

Extension Ideas:

1. Create Your Own Cards: Have students write their own real-world integer scenarios to challenge their peers.
2. Integer Comparisons: Ask students to rank different integers in order from least to greatest after sorting.
3. Real-World Research: Have students find newspaper articles or online examples where negative and positive integers are used.

This resource includes heading cards, scenario cards, and multiple activity variations to engage all learners.

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