Integer Word Problems (All Operations)
Authored by Amber McMellan
Mathematics
6th - 7th Grade
CCSS covered
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This quiz comprehensively assesses integer operations within real-world contexts, making it perfectly suited for 6th and 7th grade mathematics students. The problems require students to understand positive and negative integers, interpret situations involving gains and losses, and apply all four operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) to solve multi-step word problems. Students must demonstrate fluency in working with integers across various contexts including temperature changes, elevation differences, financial transactions, sports scenarios, and rate calculations. The core mathematical reasoning involves translating verbal descriptions into mathematical expressions, determining appropriate operations based on context clues (such as "lost," "gained," "descended," or "withdrew"), and accurately computing with signed numbers. Students need strong number sense to recognize when answers should be positive or negative, and they must be able to sequence multiple operations correctly when problems involve several steps. Created by Amber McMellan, a Mathematics teacher in US who teaches grade 6,7. This comprehensive assessment tool provides excellent support for reinforcing integer operations through engaging, real-world applications that resonate with middle school students. Teachers can deploy this quiz effectively as a formative assessment to gauge student understanding before summative evaluations, use individual problems as warm-up exercises to start class discussions, or assign it as homework to provide additional practice with challenging concepts. The variety of contexts—from submarine depths to bank account balances—ensures students see the practical relevance of integer operations while building computational fluency. This quiz aligns perfectly with standards 6.NS.5, 6.NS.6, 6.NS.7, and 7.NS.1, which focus on understanding rational numbers, their operations, and real-world applications. The problems progress logically from basic single-operation scenarios to complex multi-step situations, making this resource valuable for differentiated instruction and targeted skill development in integer computation and problem-solving strategies.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Ryan is in a submarine 210 meters below sea level, he ascends 136 meters. What is Ryan’s new elevation?
-346
-74
-19
74
Tags
CCSS.7.NS.A.1C
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
A football team gained 9 yards on one play and then lost 22 yards on the next. Write a sum of integers to find the overall change in field position.
Tags
CCSS.6.NS.C.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
If it is 85 degrees in California and -4 degrees in Nebraska, how many degrees warmer is it in California?
Tags
CCSS.7.NS.A.1C
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
The temperature on Sunday was -15o C. The temperature on Monday was 12 degrees less than the temperature on Sunday. What was the temperature on Monday?
Tags
CCSS.7.NS.A.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
A game show contestant starts a game by answering three questions incorrectly. Each incorrect answer costs the contestant $900. What integer would represent the point total for the contestant?
$2700
$300
-$2700
-$300
Tags
CCSS.7.NS.A.3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
The temperature drops 15o over the course of 5 hours. What is the average change in temperature over the 5 hours?
3 degrees per hour
-3 degrees per hour
10 degrees per hour
-10 degrees per hour
Tags
CCSS.7.EE.B.3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
On a test, Avery lost 5 points for each of the 6 questions she got wrong but earned 10 points for answering the bonus question correctly. What integer represents her score if the maximum score was 100?
60
80
90
70
Tags
CCSS.7.NS.A.3
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