Multiplying and Dividing Integers Word Problems
Authored by Brittney Boyd
Mathematics
6th Grade
CCSS covered
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This quiz focuses on multiplying and dividing integers through real-world word problems, making it perfectly suited for 6th grade mathematics. The questions assess students' understanding of integer operations in practical contexts such as temperature changes, financial transactions, sports statistics, and business scenarios. Students must demonstrate mastery of several core concepts: recognizing when situations call for multiplication or division of integers, understanding that division by a positive number maintains the sign of the dividend, applying the rule that multiplying two negative numbers yields a positive product, and interpreting negative integers as losses, withdrawals, or decreases. The problems require students to translate word problems into mathematical expressions, perform accurate calculations with positive and negative integers, and understand that real-world contexts give meaning to positive and negative results. Created by Brittney Boyd, a Mathematics teacher in the US who teaches grade 6. This quiz provides an excellent tool for reinforcing integer operations after students have learned the basic rules for multiplying and dividing positive and negative numbers. Teachers can use this as a formative assessment to gauge student understanding before moving to more complex integer problems, as homework practice to solidify classroom learning, or as a warm-up review before introducing new concepts. The variety of real-world scenarios helps students see the practical applications of integer operations while building their problem-solving confidence. This quiz aligns with Common Core standards 6.NS.C.6 and 6.NS.C.7, which focus on understanding rational numbers and their operations, as well as solving real-world problems involving integers through multiplication and division.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
As a cold front passed through Temple, the temperature changed steadily over 6 hours. Altogether it change -18 degrees. What was the change in temperature each hour for the 6 hours?
Tags
CCSS.7.EE.B.3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Four college roommates rented an apartment together. When they moved out, they were charged $1500 for damages to the carpet and walls. The roommates agreed to equally share the cost. What integer represents how much each person will have to pay?
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CCSS.7.NS.A.2A
CCSS.7.NS.A.2B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Flora made 3 withdrawals of $75 each from her bank account.
What was the overall change in her account?
Tags
CCSS.7.EE.B.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The basketball team lost their last 6 games. They lost by a total of 48 points. Find their average number of points relative to their opponents.
Tags
CCSS.7.NS.A.2A
CCSS.7.NS.A.2B
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 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?
Tags
CCSS.7.NS.A.3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
A company loses $780 as a result of a shipping delay. The six owners of the company must share the loss equally. Write an integer to show the profit for each owner.
Tags
CCSS.7.NS.A.3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
-20/5=
Tags
CCSS.7.NS.A.2A
CCSS.7.NS.A.2B
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