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Add Integers

20 questions

6th - 6th Grade

Mathematics

Add Integers is a Grade 6 mathematics worksheet that helps students add positive and negative integers using same-sign and different-sign rules. Across 20 questions, students solve integer sums, judge whether equations are true or false, identify zero pairs, select multiple expressions with a target sum, interpret a visual model, and apply integer addition to score and temperature situations. This worksheet gives students repeated practice explaining why same-sign integers are added and why different-sign integers are subtracted, while preserving the sign of the integer with the greater absolute value. It is useful for guided practice, independent review, or a quick assessment of integer-addition fluency. The resource is a free printable worksheet with a complete answer key, making it practical for Grade 6 classrooms, intervention groups, and homework.

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Add Integers

Total questions: 20

Name
Class
Date
1.

To solve - 9 + (- 2), what would you do?

a)

Same sign add, and get -11.

b)

Different signs subtract, and get 7.

c)

Different signs subtract, and get - 7.

2.

To solve 9 + ( -2), you would:

a)

Same signs, add to get 11.

b)

Different signs subtract, and get 7.

c)

Different signs subtract and get -7.

3.

To solve: ( - 5) + (- 5)

a)

Same sign add, and get 10

b)

Same sign, add and get -10

4.

To solve. 5 + 13

a)

Same sign add, and get 18

b)

Same sign add, and get. -18

5.

8 + ( -7 ) = -15

a)

True

b)

False

6.

8 + ( - 7 ) = 1

a)

True

b)

False

7.

(- 6) + ( - 2 ) = - 8

a)

True

b)

False

8.

( - 3 ) + ( -2 ) =

a)

1

b)

5

c)

-5

9.

4 + (- 6 ) = - 2

How many zero pairs would there be?

a)

3

b)

4

c)

none

10.

Pick correct solution

a)

( -2) + ( -5) = 3

b)

( -2) + ( -5) = 7

c)

( -2 ) + ( -5 ) =. - 7

d)

not here

11.

Which expressions give you sum of - 5?

(you can check more than 1)

a)

-4 + ( - 1 )

b)

- 3 + ( - 2)

c)

- 3 + 2

d)

4 + 1

12.

Choose the answers that all have a sum of -8.

a)

-2 + 6

b)

- 2 + ( -6)

c)

- 7 + 15

d)

-15 + 7

13.

Amanda is playing her new video game, Track Runner. At first, she earned 20 points for winning a sprint. Then in the next race, she got –25 points when she knocked over most of her hurdles. What is Amanda's total score now?

a)

Amy added 20+(–25) and came up with an answer of 5 points

b)

Amy added 20+(–25) and came up with an answer of -5 points

c)

Amy added 20+(– 25) and came up with an answer of 45 points

14.

The picture shows what integer addition problem?

a)

5 + ( -2)

b)

- 5 + ( -2)

c)

-5 + 2

15.

The temperature on a winter night was -23 °F.

The temperature got warmer by 5 ° when the sun came up.


When the sun set again, the temperature

dropped by 7 °F.


Write and evaluate an expression to find the temperature

after the sun set.

a)

21°

b)

25°

c)

-12°

d)

-25°

16.

Lauren created a new math game where cards with RED diamonds were NEGATIVE integers.


What was Lauren's total score of her cards?

a)

-18

b)

-20

c)

18

d)

20

17.
-23 + 51
a)
-74
b)
28
c)
41
d)
51
18.
-4 + (-5) + (-1)
a)
-10
b)
-8
c)
10
d)
8
19.
A submarine was situated 800 feet below sea level.  If it ascends 250 feet, what is its new position?
a)
550 feet above sea level
b)
550 feet below sea level
c)
1050 feet above sea level
d)
1050 below sea level
20.

Which situation best describes a Zero Pair?

a)

You lost $5 then you spent $6.

b)

You had 2 dogs and then you got 2 more dogs.

c)

You had 4 apples and then you ate 4 apples.

d)

You owed $7 then you found a ten dollar bill.

Answer Key

Add Integers

Total questions: 20

1.
a)

Same sign add, and get -11.

2.
b)

Different signs subtract, and get 7.

3.
b)

Same sign, add and get -10

4.
a)

Same sign add, and get 18

5.
b)

False

6.
a)

True

7.
a)

True

8.
c)

-5

9.
b)

4

10.
c)

( -2 ) + ( -5 ) =. - 7

11.
a)

-4 + ( - 1 )

, b)

- 3 + ( - 2)

12.
d)

-15 + 7

, b)

- 2 + ( -6)

13.
b)

Amy added 20+(–25) and came up with an answer of -5 points

14.
c)

-5 + 2

15.
d)

-25°

16.
b)

-20

17.
b) 28
18.
a) -10
19.
b) 550 feet below sea level
20.
c)

You had 4 apples and then you ate 4 apples.

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FAQs

What does the Add Integers worksheet cover?

This Grade 6 worksheet focuses on adding positive and negative integers, including same-sign sums, different-sign sums, zero-pair reasoning, and identifying expressions with a specified sum. Its 20 items use multiple-choice, multiple-select, true-or-false, visual-model, and word-problem formats so students must both calculate sums and recognize correct integer reasoning.

How can I use this worksheet to teach adding integers?

Begin by modeling same-sign and different-sign addition with integer counters or a number line, then connect the model to the sign rules used in the worksheet. Have students explain the reasoning behind the early rule-based items before assigning the true-or-false equations, zero-pair question, multiple-select sums, and score and temperature problems. Ask students to justify why the sign of a different-sign sum follows the integer with the greater absolute value.

What mistakes should I watch for when students complete this integer addition worksheet?

Watch for students adding the absolute values but losing the correct sign, especially in expressions such as 9 + (−2) or (−5) + (−5). Students may also treat a negative sign as automatically making the entire sum negative, miscount zero pairs, or select only one answer on the two multiple-select questions. In the score and temperature problems, check that they translate increases and decreases into correctly signed integers before calculating.

How do I assign and grade the Add Integers worksheet?

The worksheet is available as a printable PDF and as a digital quiz on Wayground, and it includes a complete answer key. You can grade digital responses through Wayground or grade printable submissions by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app. The printable format also supports classrooms that are reducing screen time.

How can I differentiate this integer addition worksheet for my students?

Use the worksheet’s Advanced Settings to adjust font spacing or font size so the integer expressions, answer choices, and word problems are easier to read. You can also enable a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language when those options support access to the same integer-addition practice.

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