Integer Subtraction Practice
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Integer Subtraction Practice
🧮 Part 1: Integer Subtraction Problems
Remember: Subtraction means adding the opposite! Change subtraction to addition of the additive inverse.
⏰ Timer suggestion: 10 minutes for this section
🌡️ Part 2: Real-Life Integer Problems
⏰ Timer suggestion: 12 minutes for this section
Calculation: _____ - _____ = _____
Calculation: _____ - (____) = _____
Calculation: _____ - (____) = _____
🎯 Part 3: Extension Challenge
For advanced learners: Create your own integer subtraction problem with a real-life context. Show your working and explain your answer.
📋 Teacher Answer Key
Part 1 Answers:
1. 8 - 6 = 2
2. -5 - (-3) = -5 + 3 = -2
3. 2 - (-4) = 2 + 4 = 6
4. -7 - 2 = -7 + (-2) = -9
5. 0 - (-5) = 0 + 5 = 5
Part 2 Answers:
6. 3 - 7 = -4°C
7. -10 - (-15) = -10 + 15 = $5
8. -20 - (-8) = -20 + 8 = -12 metres below sea level
Differentiation Support:
• Visual aids: Provide number lines and two-sided counters
• Pair work: Partner struggling students with confident peers
• ADHD support: Use timers and movement breaks between sections
• Dyslexia support: Allow verbal explanations instead of written responses
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