Here's a ready-to-go handout and 2-page worksheet that shows students eight real-life math word problems that use absolute value. From measuring temperatures, to doing DIY projects, to playing golf, we actually use absolute value quite regularly! This is a great absolute value or integer activity to add to your Number System math unit in 5th, 6th, or 7th grade. Students have to interpret different scenarios and learn when to use an integer (i.e. net worth) and when to use absolute value (