Integer Worksheets: Adding and Subtracting Negative Numbers
Negative numbers confuse many students at first. This activity generates integer problems within a range you choose so students can practice the sign rules step by step.
📥 Download the free integers (negative numbers) worksheet (PDF) — or read on to learn how to make your own versions in seconds.
What students practice
Example worksheet and answer key
Here is an integers (negative numbers) worksheet made with the default settings, next to the answer key that the tool creates automatically.
How to create an integers (negative numbers) worksheet in 60 seconds
- Sign in to OnlineMathWorksheet (or start the free 1-day trial) and open the tool.
- In Settings → Worksheet type, choose Integers (negative numbers) from the Basic Operations group.
- Open Problem options and adjust: Range (±), Operations.
- Under Problem layout, pick the number of rows and columns (the default is 6 × 3).
- In Header, keep the title “Integers” and the instruction “Solve.”, or write your own.
- Click New problems for this page until you like the set — every click creates a fresh version.
- Use Export to download a PDF with the answer key, or save the pages as PNG or JPG images.
Ready-made settings
Use these as starting points and adjust them to your class:
| Addition only | Range ±10, operation + only. |
|---|---|
| Addition & subtraction | Select + and − (default). |
| All operations | Select all four, range ±12. |
Teaching tips
- Draw a number line on the board and model a few problems.
- Teach “subtracting a negative is adding a positive” with examples.
- Start with a small range (±10) before going bigger.
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Start free →Frequently asked questions
Do the integers (negative numbers) worksheets come with an answer key?
Yes. Every worksheet gets a matching answer page automatically. You can include it in the PDF or hide it.
Can I make a different version for each student?
Yes. Click “New problems for this page” to generate new numbers with the same settings — as many times as you like.
Which languages are available?
The worksheet itself can be printed in English, French, Spanish or Arabic, which is handy for bilingual classes.
