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One morning it was 4 degrees below zero. How do we write that as a number?
In this video
- Read a thermometer above and below zero.
- See elevation above and below sea level.
- Use money: deposits are positive, money owed is negative.
Try it together
A team loses 6 yards. Write it as a number.
Show the answer
−6
Zero is the starting spot. A loss is negative.
Ask, don't tell
“What does zero mean here?”
“Is it above zero or below zero?”
The workbook these videos go with
Math for Parents – 6th Grade: Numbers & Operations. Picture-first lessons, “Ask, don't tell” prompts on every page, worked examples, real-world missions, and answer keys with coaching notes, so you can help even if it's been years since you learned it.