Understanding Basic Arithmetic Concepts

The video tutorial introduces positive and negative numbers using real-world examples like temperature and sea level. It explains the number line, comparing numbers, and ordering them. The tutorial covers addition and subtraction on the number line with money examples. It introduces the SPUN rule for multiplying and dividing positive and negative numbers, emphasizing the importance of sign consistency in determining the result.

What is the temperature of the beach in degrees Celsius?

• 30

• 10

• 0

• -30

If a bird is 20 metres above sea level, what is its elevation?

• 20 metres

• 0 metres

• 5 metres

• -20 metres

What is the temperature of the snowstorm in degrees Celsius?

• 30

• -10

• 10

• 0

If a shark is 5 metres below sea level, what is its elevation?

• 0 metres

• -5 metres

• 20 metres

• 5 metres

What does it mean if you owe someone $20?

• Positive 10

• Zero

• Negative 20

• Positive 20

What does it mean if you have $20?

• Positive 20

• Negative 20

• Zero

• Negative 10

On a number line, where are positive numbers located?

• Left side

• Middle

• Right side

• Below zero

Which is greater: positive 6 or positive 4?

• They are equal

• Positive 4

• Cannot be determined

• Positive 6

On a number line, where is zero located?

• Middle

• Left side

• Above zero

• Right side

Which is greater: zero or negative 3?

• Zero

• They are equal

• Cannot be determined

• Negative 3