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Middle School Rational Numbers Worksheets

Middle School Rational Numbers Worksheets help students in grades 6–8 master integers, absolute value, and operations with positive and negative numbers. Created by US middle school math experts, these resources support teachers and parents who want clear, structured practice that builds number sense. Every sheet aligns with Common Core standards and moves from visual models through to abstract problem-solving. Students learn to work fluently with values below zero, compare magnitudes, and apply integer operations across different contexts. The collection includes answer keys that explain each solution step, making independent practice straightforward. These worksheets prepare students for pre-algebra topics while reinforcing the logical structure behind rational number operations. Teachers can differentiate easily using the range of difficulty levels available. Each resource is classroom-ready and requires no additional preparation time.

Absolute and Opposite Values

Absolute and Opposite Values Worksheet Suitable for Students in 6th Grade and 7th Grade

Absolute Value Arithmetic

Absolute Value Arithmetic Worksheet Suitable for Students in 6th Grade and 7th Grade

Adding and Subtracting Integers Practice

Adding and Subtracting Integers Practice Worksheet suitable for students in 7th Grade

Adding Integers - Number Search

Adding Integers - Number Search Worksheet suitable for students in 7th Grade

Adding Integers with Counters

Adding Integers with Counters Worksheet suitable for students in 7th Grade

Compare Absolute Values

Compare Absolute Values Worksheet Suitable for Students in 6th Grade and 7th Grade

Comparing Rational Numbers

Comparing Rational Numbers Worksheet suitable for students in 6th Grade

Comparing Temperatures

Comparing Temperatures Worksheet suitable for students in 6th Grade

Coordinate Plane Word Problems

Coordinate Plane Word Problems Worksheet suitable for students in 6th Grade

Crossing Zero (A)

Crossing Zero (A) Worksheet Suitable for Students in 6th Grade and 7th Grade

Crossing Zero (B)

Crossing Zero (B) Worksheet Suitable for Students in 6th Grade and 7th Grade

Crossing Zero (C)

Crossing Zero (C) Worksheet Suitable for Students in 6th Grade and 7th Grade

Finding the Difference - Directed Numbers

Finding the Difference - Directed Numbers Worksheet Suitable for Students in 7th Grade

Integers Operations Puzzles

Integers Operations Puzzles Worksheet suitable for students in 7th Grade

Multiplication Using Number Counters

Multiplication Using Number Counters Worksheet Suitable for Students in 7th Grade and 7th Grade

Multiplying and Dividing Integers

Multiplying and Dividing Integers Worksheet suitable for students in 7th Grade

Negative Numbers

Negative Numbers Worksheet suitable for students in 6th Grade

Operations with Integers Ten Minute Challenge

Operations with Integers Ten Minute Challenge Worksheet suitable for students in 7th Grade

Representing Numbers - Using Counters

Representing Numbers - Using Counters Worksheet Suitable for Students in 6th Grade and 7th Grade

Subtracting Integers with Counters

Subtracting Integers with Counters Worksheet suitable for students in 7th Grade

All worksheets are created by the team of experienced teachers at Cazoom Math.

Get Students Excited About Math With Our Printable Middle School Number Activities

Students arrive at middle school knowing whole numbers and basic fractions. Now they expand their number system to include negatives, opposites, and absolute values. This shift prepares them to solve real-world problems involving debts, temperatures, and elevations.

Regular practice with integers strengthens mental math and builds fluency with all four operations. Students who understand how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers move smoothly into equations and coordinate graphing. These skills form the foundation for high school algebra and beyond.

Topic Map: What Cazoom Math Middle School Rational Numbers Worksheets Build Step by Step

These worksheets introduce integer concepts through visual and hands-on activities before developing full operational fluency. Learners use counters and number lines to build conceptual understanding, then progress to symbolic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Detailed answer sheets model correct reasoning, making each step transparent and accessible.

Unlock Faster Problem-Solving With These Middle School Rational Numbers Resources

These sheets save planning time while offering flexibility for mixed-ability classrooms. Teachers assign simpler problems for students who need support and more challenging puzzles for those ready to extend their thinking. The variety of formats—from visual models to timed challenges—keeps lessons fresh.

Solutions reveal the logic behind each calculation, which helps when explaining common errors during review sessions. Many educators use these sheets for retrieval practice at the start of class or for independent work when students finish at different speeds. The structured progression means you can use them immediately without creating additional materials.

Why Number Skills Matter in Everyday Life for Middle School Students

Rational numbers appear whenever values move in two directions—up and down, profit and loss, before and after a reference point. Students apply these ideas when tracking finances, reading weather reports, or calculating elevation changes. Understanding integers in context makes abstract math feel practical.

•Track deposits and withdrawals.

•Compare stock gains and losses.

•Record golf scores above or below par.

•Measure depths below sea level.