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These task cards are a sampler from the following set of task cards. You may use them as a quick assessment
to determine if they will work well for your students. Click HERE to see the full set of 30 task cards.

Adding Integers Task Cards


You will receive 30 task cards to use as a review in your 6th or 7th grade math centers or
stations. Scavenger hunt directions, along with other games ideas, are provided. A student
response form and answer key are also provided.

These task cards are a great alternative to worksheets. They allow for movement in the
classroom, which brain research shows increases achievement. Students can play SCOOT,
have a scavenger hunt, or engage in other integer movement games.

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.NS.A.1
Apply and extend previous understandings of addition and subtraction to add and subtract
rational numbers; represent addition and subtraction on a horizontal or vertical number
line diagram.

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Real World Integers Task Cards


You will receive 30 task cards to use as a review, test prep or as extra practice for special
education. Scavenger hunt directions, along with other games ideas, are provided. A
student response form and answer key are also provided.

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.NS.C.5
Understand that positive and negative numbers are used together to describe quantities
having opposite directions or values (e.g., temperature above/below zero, elevation
above/below sea level, credits/debits, positive/negative electric charge); use positive and
negative numbers to represent quantities in real-world contexts, explaining the meaning
of 0 in each situation.
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Contents

Scavenger Hunt Directions 4

More Game Ideas 5

Math Task Cards 7

Student Response Form 9

Student Response Form Key 10

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Scavenger Hunt Directions
This scavenger hunt reviews integers.

1. Print the task cards on cardstock. Laminate if desired.

2. Make copies of the student response form (one for each student).

3. Hide the scavenger hunt cards around the classroom.

4. Students must search around the classroom to find the cards.

5. When a card is found, students write the answer on their student response
form. The card stays in the hidden spot.

6. Students continue searching around the room until all the cards are answered.

7. Students may work alone or with a partner.

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More Game Ideas
1. Independent Center Work
2. Memory Game – If your cards don’t come with answer cards, create them on index cards. Lay the question
cards and answer cards face down to play a memory (concentration) game. Great for small groups.
3. Whole Group Game (SCATTER) – Give half of the students a question card and half an answer card. If
answer cards aren’t provided, create them on index cards. Students must scatter (mingle) around the room
to find their correct partner. This encourages content-rich discussions.
4. Use cards with basic board games or other games. Student may move game piece when a question is
answered correctly. (Battleship, Chutes & Ladders, Don’t Break the Ice, etc.)
5. Interactive Bulletin Board – Hang question cards on bulletin board. Students record answers in their content
area journals during designated transition times.
6. Use cards for a game of Jeopardy or similar quiz show game.
7. Tic Tac Toe – When a task card is answered correctly, the student may place an “X” or “O”. Tape a tic-tac-
toe board on the floor. Students toss bean bags when a question is answered correctly.
8. Display 1-2 cards per day for math journal writing.
9. Hang task cards along a wall or set one on each desk. Students record answers moving to the next card
when a designated sound or motion cues the movement. (SCOOT)
10. May be used repeated practice or for differentiated instruction. Students may be given fewer cards to
complete or complete only the odds or evens. Task cards replace worksheets!

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More Game Ideas, Cont.-
11. Send task cards home for a purposeful homework activity.
12. Task cards may be used as a quick formative assessment to guide instruction. Give the students five cards for
a quick check.
13. Play ANSWERS UP game. Designated student reads a question card. Students record answers on small chalk
board or white board. Students show answers when designated student says, “Answers up!”
14. Transition or Morning Activity (Bell Work) – Display one task card each day for students to record answers.
15. Place task cards in plastic eggs or small boxes. Students find boxes and record answers.
16. Use task cards as flashcards with partners or small groups.
17. Use as extra reinforcement for students who complete work early.
18. Create a scavenger hunt. Hide the question cards around the room. Give each student an answer card. They
must find the correct question to match their answer.
19. Have students create their own task cards after completing a research project or unit study.
20. Be creative! Allow your students to create game ideas!

Notes:
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Adding Integers
Adding Integers Example
Solve the equation.

-9 + 47 = 38

Adding Integers Adding Integers

Solve the equation. Solve the equation.

-8 + -49 = 48 + -12 =

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Adding Integers Adding Integers

Solve the equation. Solve the equation.

-47 + -6 = -14 + -47 =

3 4

Adding Integers Adding Integers

Solve the equation. Solve the equation.

-41 + 9 = -11 + -40 =

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Adding Integers Name: Adding Integers Name:
Date: Date:
Card Card Card Card
Answer Answer Answer Answer
# # # #

1 4 1 4

2 5 2 5

3 6 3 6

Write a word problem story using the integers Write a word problem story using the integers
16 and -30. 16 and -30.
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Adding Integers Name: KEY Adding Integers Name: KEY
Date: Date:
Card Card Card Card
Answer Answer Answer Answer
# # # #

1 -57 4 -61 1 -57 4 -61

2 36 5 -32 2 36 5 -32

3 -53 6 -51 3 -53 6 -51

Write a word problem story using the integers Write a word problem story using the integers
16 and -30. 16 and -30.
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