Adding & Subtracting Integers Word Problems ⭐

Make integer operations meaningful and engaging with this real-world word problem practice resource! This worksheet set helps students build confidence with adding and subtracting integers through relatable scenarios like temperature changes, money transactions, elevations, and game scores.

Perfect for reinforcing skills in a 6th grade math classroom, this resource encourages students to write equations and solve step-by-step, strengthening both conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills.

📘 What’s Included:

• ✔️ 40 real-world integer word problems
• ✔️ Practice with both positive and negative numbers
• ✔️ Student directions for writing equations and solving
• ✔️ Multiple contexts:
  • 🌡️ Temperature changes
  • 💰 Money & bank accounts
  • 🌊 Elevation & depth
  • 🎮 Game scores & movement

• ✔️ Clean, easy-to-use layout (print-and-go!)

🎯 Skills Covered:

• Adding integers
• Subtracting integers
• Writing integer equations from word problems
• Understanding real-world applications of integers
• Interpreting positive and negative values

🧠 Why Teachers Love This:

• Great for independent practice, homework, or math centers
• Helps students connect math to real-life situations
• Builds a strong foundation for 7th grade integer operations
• Encourages critical thinking with multi-step reasoning

🏫 Perfect For:

• Review or remediation
• Spiral review
• Small groups or intervention
• Sub plans