About Our Integers Worksheets
Integers extend students' number sense beyond zero into negative numbers — a key 6th and 7th grade concept. Our printable integers worksheets cover adding integers (−5 + 3), subtracting integers (4 − (−2)), and multiplying integers (−3 × 4). Each sheet includes 24 problems with an answer key so students can self-check.
Working with positive and negative numbers appears throughout middle school math: number lines, coordinate planes, temperature changes, elevation, and algebraic expressions all rely on integer fluency. These worksheets build the automatic recall that makes those applications easier. Each download generates a fresh set of randomized problems.
Frequently Asked Questions
What grade level are integers introduced?
Integers are formally introduced in 6th grade in most curricula. Students learn to place integers on a number line, compare them, and perform addition, subtraction, and multiplication. Multiplication and division of integers (and the sign rules) are typically solidified in 7th grade.
What is the rule for adding and subtracting integers?
When adding integers with the same sign, add the absolute values and keep the sign (−3 + (−4) = −7). When adding integers with different signs, subtract the smaller absolute value from the larger and keep the sign of the larger (−7 + 3 = −4). Subtracting an integer is the same as adding its opposite: 5 − (−3) = 5 + 3 = 8.
What is the rule for multiplying integers?
Two integers with the same sign multiply to a positive product (positive × positive = positive; negative × negative = positive). Two integers with different signs multiply to a negative product (positive × negative = negative). So −3 × −4 = 12, but −3 × 4 = −12.