pdf Adding and Subtracting Integers

This adding and subtracting integers worksheet gives students focused practice evaluating numerical expressions with positive and negative integers. Students apply integer sign rules, rewrite subtraction of negative numbers when necessary, and look for opposites or efficient combinations that make multi-step calculations easier.

The activity includes expressions ranging from straightforward two-integer calculations to longer expressions containing several addition and subtraction operations. Students work with positive and negative sums, subtraction of negative integers, additive inverses, and expressions that result in positive numbers, negative numbers, and zero. This variety reinforces both procedural fluency and flexible number sense.

This resource works well for guided practice, independent practice, homework, intervention, review, or assessment. It strengthens foundational integer-operation skills and prepares students for later work with rational numbers, numerical and algebraic expressions, equations, inequalities, and other middle school mathematics applications.

Skills Assessed

• Adding positive and negative integers
• Subtracting positive and negative integers
• Subtracting a negative integer
• Recognizing additive inverses and opposites
• Evaluating multi-step integer expressions
• Using efficient combinations when calculating

Details

• 2 pages
• 16 integer-operation problems
• Addition and subtraction included
• Two-step and multi-step expressions
• Positive, negative, and zero results
• Complete answer key included

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