📚 Topic Summary
Integers are whole numbers that can be positive, negative, or zero. Positive integers are greater than zero (1, 2, 3,...), while negative integers are less than zero (-1, -2, -3,...). Zero is neither positive nor negative. Understanding integers is important for everyday life, like tracking temperatures, managing bank accounts, and even playing games!
Working with integers involves understanding their values and how they compare to each other on a number line. The further a negative number is from zero, the smaller its value. For example, -5 is smaller than -2. With this worksheet, we will explore the fundamentals of integers!
🧮 Part A: Vocabulary
Match the term with its definition:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Integer |
a. The distance of a number from zero |
| 2. Negative Integer |
b. A whole number less than zero |
| 3. Positive Integer |
c. A whole number greater than zero |
| 4. Zero |
d. A number that is neither positive nor negative |
| 5. Absolute Value |
e. Any whole number (not a fraction or decimal) |
✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the following paragraph with the correct words:
An _________ is a whole number. Numbers greater than zero are called _________ integers, while numbers less than zero are called _________ integers. The _________ value of a number is its distance from zero. Zero is neither _________ nor negative.
🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking
Explain why it is important to understand integers in real-world situations. Give at least two different examples.