Negative Numbers Second Level/KS2 Anchor Charts

A bright and engaging set of Negative Numbers Anchor Charts designed for pupils working within Second Level Curriculum for Excellence.

This colourful 8-page resource introduces negative numbers through clear explanations, number lines, real-life contexts and worked examples, helping pupils build confidence with comparing, ordering and using numbers below zero.

What’s included?
The pack contains 8 full-page anchor charts covering:

• What are negative numbers?
• Negative numbers on a number line
• Comparing negative numbers
• Ordering negative numbers
• Temperatures below zero
• Negative numbers in real life
• Crossing zero
• Checking and problem solving

Each poster includes:
-Clear, child-friendly explanations
-Number line representations
-Worked examples
-Real-life contexts
-Key mathematical vocabulary
-Helpful reminders
-Step-by-step visual support
-Short “Try it!” questions for pupil practice

Perfect for:
-P5–P7 learners
-Second Level Numeracy and Mathematics
-Whole-class maths teaching
-Maths working walls
-Classroom displays
-Guided maths groups
-Revision and consolidation
-Independent learning
-Pupils who benefit from visual and step-by-step support

The resource helps pupils understand that negative numbers are less than zero and supports them in recognising, comparing and ordering negative values using a number line.

Real-life examples such as temperature, floors below ground, depth and money owed help make negative numbers meaningful and relevant.

The crossing-zero poster also supports pupils in visualising movement between negative and positive numbers using clear number-line examples.

The consistent, colourful primary-style design makes the charts easy to navigate and ideal for displaying throughout a negative numbers topic.

Simply print the full set for your maths working wall, introduce individual posters alongside lessons, or add them to pupil maths folders and reference books.

Curriculum: Curriculum for Excellence
Level: Second Level
Subject: Numeracy and Mathematics
Topic: Negative Numbers
Pages: 8

A practical and visually engaging classroom resource for helping Second Level learners develop confidence and stronger number sense when working with negative numbers.