How To Do KS2 Maths A SATs Negative Number Questions

Negative Numbers 1: Continuing A Sequence

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How To Do KS2 Maths SATs Type Questions

(Paper A – Calculator Not Allowed)

In a SATs Paper A you might be asked to continue a sequence that uses negative numbers:

For example: Amy makes a sequence of numbers starting with 350She subtracts 150 each time.Write the next 2 numbers in Amy’s sequence.

50350 200

For example: Amy makes a sequence of numbers starting with 350She subtracts 150 each time.Write the next 2 numbers in Amy’s sequence.

50350 200

To work out the next number in the sequence you need to take away 50 to get to zero

For example: Amy makes a sequence of numbers starting with 350She subtracts 150 each time.Write the next 2 numbers in Amy’s sequence.

50350 200

To work out the next number in the sequence you need to take away 50 to get to zero and then another 100 to take you to -100

For example: Amy makes a sequence of numbers starting with 350She subtracts 150 each time.Write the next 2 numbers in Amy’s sequence.

50 -100350 200

To work out the next number in the sequence you need to take away 50 to get to zero and then another 100 to take you to -100

For example: Amy makes a sequence of numbers starting with 350She subtracts 150 each time.Write the next 2 numbers in Amy’s sequence.

50 -100350 200

To work out the next number in the sequence you need to take away 50 to get to zero and then another 100 to take you to -100From there you subtract a further 150 to take you to -250

For example: Amy makes a sequence of numbers starting with 350She subtracts 150 each time.Write the next 2 numbers in Amy’s sequence.

50 -100350 200 -250

To work out the next number in the sequence you need to take away 50 to get to zero and then another 100 to take you to -100From there you subtract a further 150 to take you to -250

Example 2: Katy makes a sequence of numbers starting with 200She subtracts 75 each time.Write the next 2 numbers in Katy’s sequence.

50200 125

Example 2: Katy makes a sequence of numbers starting with 200She subtracts 75 each time.Write the next 2 numbers in Katy’s sequence.

50200 125

To work out the next number in the sequence you need to take away 50 to get to zero

Example 2: Katy makes a sequence of numbers starting with 200She subtracts 75 each time.Write the next 2 numbers in Katy’s sequence.

50200 125

To work out the next number in the sequence you need to take away 50 to get to zero and then another 25 to take you to -25

Example 2: Katy makes a sequence of numbers starting with 200She subtracts 75 each time.Write the next 2 numbers in Katy’s sequence.

50 -25200 125

To work out the next number in the sequence you need to take away 50 to get to zero and then another 25 to take you to -25

Example 2: Katy makes a sequence of numbers starting with 200She subtracts 75 each time.Write the next 2 numbers in Katy’s sequence.

50 -25200 125

To work out the next number in the sequence you need to take away 50 to get to zero and then another 25 to take you to -25From there you subtract a further 75 to take you to -100

Example 2: Katy makes a sequence of numbers starting with 200She subtracts 75 each time.Write the next 2 numbers in Katy’s sequence.

50 -25200 125 -100

To work out the next number in the sequence you need to take away 50 to get to zero and then another 25 to take you to -25From there you subtract a further 75 to take you to -100

Now try some of your own. Click to get the answers:a) Rachel makes a sequence of numbers starting with 20She subtracts 7 each time.Write the next 2 numbers in Rachel’s sequence.

620 13

Now try some of your own. Click to get the answers:a) Rachel makes a sequence of numbers starting with 20She subtracts 7 each time.Write the next 2 numbers in Rachel’s sequence.

6 -120 13 -8

Now try some of your own. Click to get the answers:a) Rachel makes a sequence of numbers starting with 20She subtracts 7 each time.Write the next 2 numbers in Rachel’s sequence.

6 -120 13 -8

b) Chris makes a sequence of numbers starting with 50He subtracts 15 each time.Write the next 2 numbers in Chris’ sequence.

2050 35

Now try some of your own. Click to get the answers:a) Rachel makes a sequence of numbers starting with 20She subtracts 7 each time.Write the next 2 numbers in Rachel’s sequence.

6 -120 13 -8

b) Chris makes a sequence of numbers starting with 50He subtracts 15 each time.Write the next 2 numbers in Chris’ sequence.

20 550 35 - 10

c) Ann makes a sequence of numbers starting with 100She subtracts 45 each time.Write the next 2 numbers in Ann’s sequence.

10100 55

c) Ann makes a sequence of numbers starting with 100She subtracts 45 each time.Write the next 2 numbers in Ann’s sequence.

10 -35100 55 - 80

c) Ann makes a sequence of numbers starting with 100She subtracts 45 each time.Write the next 2 numbers in Ann’s sequence.

10 -35100 55 - 80

d) Jim makes a sequence of numbers starting with 75He subtracts 30 each time.Write the next 2 numbers in Jim’s sequence.

1575 45

c) Ann makes a sequence of numbers starting with 100She subtracts 45 each time.Write the next 2 numbers in Ann’s sequence.

10 -35100 55 - 80

d) Jim makes a sequence of numbers starting with 75He subtracts 30 each time.Write the next 2 numbers in Jim’s sequence.

15 -1575 45 - 45

e) Patty makes a sequence of numbers starting with 400She subtracts 195 each time.Write the next 2 numbers in Patty’s sequence.

10400 205

e) Patty makes a sequence of numbers starting with 400She subtracts 195 each time.Write the next 2 numbers in Patty’s sequence.

10 -185400 205 - 380

e) Patty makes a sequence of numbers starting with 400She subtracts 195 each time.Write the next 2 numbers in Patty’s sequence.

10 -185400 205 - 380

f) Simon makes a sequence of numbers starting with 95He subtracts 40 each time.Write the next 2 numbers in Simon’s sequence.

1595 55

e) Patty makes a sequence of numbers starting with 400She subtracts 195 each time.Write the next 2 numbers in Patty’s sequence.

10 -185400 205 - 380

f) Simon makes a sequence of numbers starting with 95He subtracts 40 each time.Write the next 2 numbers in Simon’s sequence.

15 -2595 55 - 65

g) Sally makes a sequence of numbers starting with 1000She subtracts 450 each time.Write the next 2 numbers in Sally’s sequence.

1001000 550

g) Sally makes a sequence of numbers starting with 1000She subtracts 450 each time.Write the next 2 numbers in Sally’s sequence.

100 -3501000 550 - 800

g) Sally makes a sequence of numbers starting with 1000She subtracts 450 each time.Write the next 2 numbers in Sally’s sequence.

100 -3501000 550 - 800

h) Brian makes a sequence of numbers starting with 500He subtracts 175 each time.Write the next 2 numbers in Brian’s sequence.

150500 325

g) Sally makes a sequence of numbers starting with 1000She subtracts 450 each time.Write the next 2 numbers in Sally’s sequence.

100 -3501000 550 - 800

h) Brian makes a sequence of numbers starting with 500He subtracts 175 each time.Write the next 2 numbers in Brian’s sequence.

150 -25500 325 - 200

i) Jenny makes a sequence of numbers starting with 600She subtracts 250 each time.Write the next 2 numbers in Jenny’s sequence.

100600 350

i) Jenny makes a sequence of numbers starting with 600She subtracts 250 each time.Write the next 2 numbers in Jenny’s sequence.

100 -150600 350 - 400

i) Jenny makes a sequence of numbers starting with 600She subtracts 250 each time.Write the next 2 numbers in Jenny’s sequence.

100 -150600 350 - 400

j) Clive makes a sequence of numbers starting with 10He subtracts 3.5 each time.Write the next 2 numbers in Clive’s sequence.

310 6.5

i) Jenny makes a sequence of numbers starting with 600She subtracts 250 each time.Write the next 2 numbers in Jenny’s sequence.

100 -150600 350 - 400

j) Clive makes a sequence of numbers starting with 10He subtracts 3.5 each time.Write the next 2 numbers in Clive’s sequence.

3 -0.510 6.5 - 4

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