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Add & subtract integers

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Free printable add & subtract integers worksheets for 5th grade. Students practice combining positive and negative numbers on the number line and through standard notation. Perfect for building a solid foundation before algebra and aligned with Common Core Number System standards. Part of our integers worksheets collection.

What You'll Learn

  • Add positive and negative integers using number line strategies
  • Apply rules for adding and subtracting integers with different signs
  • Solve integer addition and subtraction problems including negatives

FAQ

What skills does adding and subtracting integers build in 5th grade?

It builds understanding of positive and negative numbers, number line fluency, and prepares students for algebraic thinking in middle school.

How do these worksheets connect to the 5th grade math curriculum?

Integer addition and subtraction aligns with CCSS 5.NS standards and introduces the concept of signed numbers that students will expand on in 6th and 7th grade.

What's a helpful tip for teaching students to subtract integers?

Teach students the 'keep-change-change' rule: keep the first number, change subtraction to addition, and change the sign of the second number.

Grade
5th Grade
Ages
Ages 10-11
Subject
Math
Format
Printable PDF

Ratings & Reviews

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David L.

2nd Grade Teacher · Verified download

May 2026

Looking forward to this! All the other ClassWeekly worksheets are excellent so I know this will be too.

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Jamie T.

1st Grade Teacher · Verified download

Apr 2026

Thanks for creating this! I'll be using it the moment it's available.

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Emily W.

Homeschool parent · Verified download

May 2026

Excited for this one! I've been hunting for a good printable on this topic for weeks.

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