Explain how the value of a number relates to its position from zero | Maths

Starter quiz

Tick all of the statements which are true.
- 15.6 is greater than 9.2 ✓
- 9.2 is less than 15.6 ✓
- 15.6 < 9.2
- 9.2 > 15.6
- 9.2 < 15.6 ✓
Which of these statements describe the thermometer?
- It is a negative value. ✓
- It is below zero. ✓
- It is less than zero. ✓
- It shows −28 ✓
- It shows −32
In a building with below-ground floors, which of these floors would be in between −2 and −5?
- −1
- −4 ✓
- 0
- −3 ✓
- −36
Laura uses the lift to go to the second floor below the ground. Use the negative symbol to write the number of the floor.
- '-2' ✓
Order these elevations from highest to lowest.
- 1
  
  ⇔
  
  25 m
- 2
  
  ⇔
  
  10 m
- 3
  
  ⇔
  
  0 m
- 4
  
  ⇔
  
  -20 m
- 5
  
  ⇔
  
  -21 m
What is the value being shown on the thermometer? ______℃
- '-25' ✓