Adding Integers with the Same Sign Worksheet

Adding Integers with the Same Sign Worksheet

Adding integers is a foundational pre-algebra skill, and understanding how signs affect a sum is essential before students move on to more complex operations. This adding integers with the same sign worksheet helps students build confidence by focusing on one clear rule at a time.

When both integers have the same sign, the process stays consistent and predictable. This worksheet is designed to give students structured practice with positive + positive and negative + negative integer addition before introducing opposite signs.

Understanding Same-Sign Integer Addition

When integers have the same sign, the steps are straightforward:

• Add the absolute values

• Keep the sign of the integers

For example:

• −4 + −6 = −10

• 7 + 5 = 12

Because the rule never changes, students can focus on accuracy and fluency instead of switching strategies mid-problem.

What’s Included in This Worksheet

This printable worksheet is organized into three scaffolded sections:

Section A: Add integers with positive signs

Students begin with positive integers only, reinforcing that same-sign addition behaves like whole-number addition.

Section B: Add integers with negative signs

Students then apply the same rule to negative integers, building comfort with negative sums while keeping the procedure identical.

Section C: Add integers with the same sign (mixed practice)

The final section mixes positive and negative same-sign problems so students must recognize the sign before solving.

An answer key is included to support independent work, homework, or quick checking.

Who This Worksheet Is For

This adding integers worksheet works well for:

• 6th and 7th grade math

• Pre-algebra lessons

• Small-group intervention

• Homework or review

• Homeschool math practice

It’s especially helpful for students who need repetition without extra visual distractions or multiple rules at once.

How This Fits Into an Integers Unit

This worksheet works best as the first step in an integer operations sequence:

1. Adding integers with the same sign

2. Adding integers with different signs

3. Subtracting integers (rewriting as addition)

4. Mixed integer operations

By isolating one idea per worksheet, students build a strong foundation before moving on.