Value Match

This worksheet turns mixed integer operations into a matching activity. Students solve each expression, then find the correct answer in a lettered answer bank and write that letter on the line. Problems include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with positive and negative integers, such as -8 + 17, 13 – 24, -6 × 4, -42 ÷ 6, -8 × (-4), and 72 ÷ 4. The matching format gives students more than ordinary computation practice because each answer must fit one of the provided values. If the student’s answer is not in the bank, that is a strong clue that the operation or sign rule needs to be checked.

For a parent, this worksheet is nice because it contains a built-in checking system. The child does not need an adult to immediately say whether every answer is right or wrong. Instead, they can solve the expression, look for that value in the answer bank, and decide whether the result makes sense. If the answer is missing, ask the child to revisit the operation and sign rule rather than simply giving them the correction.

Learning Goals

• Solve Mixed Integer Operations: Students practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division on one page.
• Match Results to an Answer Bank: Learners connect each solved value with its correct letter.
• Check Sign Accuracy: Students must get both the magnitude and sign correct to find a match.
• Use Self-Correction: The answer choices give students immediate feedback when a result is not working.
• Build Fluency and Confidence: Repeated practice helps the different integer rules become more automatic.

Parent-Friendly Strategy

A useful routine is:

• Step 1: Identify the operation.
• Step 2: Solve the number part.
• Step 3: Apply the correct sign rule.
• Step 4: Find the answer in the bank.
• Step 5: If it is not there, recheck the work instead of guessing.

For example, -6 × 4 uses multiplication. The signs are different, so the answer must be negative. Since 6 × 4 = 24, the result is -24. The child then looks for -24 in the answer bank and records the matching letter.

Classroom & Home Use

• Feels More Like a Puzzle: Matching adds a game-like element to mixed-operation review.
• Provides Built-In Feedback: Students can catch mistakes without waiting for an adult to mark the page.
• Easy for Parents to Support: Adults can ask, “Is your answer in the bank?” and then guide the child back to the rule if it is not.
• Good for Partner Work: Students can solve independently and compare letters afterward.
• Strong for Unit Review: The page mixes all four operations, so it works well near the end of an integer unit.

The biggest strength of this worksheet is that it combines computation with self-checking. Positive integers, negative integers, all four operations, sign rules, answer matching, and number sense all work together as students find each value. For parents, the answer bank makes the worksheet less intimidating because there is a clear way to see whether the result is at least in the right neighborhood. In classroom and homeschool settings, this activity builds speed, accuracy, and independence while keeping integer practice a little more engaging than a standard problem list.