Negative Numbers Maze

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a creative approach to practicing arithmetic with negative numbers, structured as a maze activity. Students start at the “Begin” box and solve the arithmetic problem within it. They then follow the path marked by the correct answer to the next box and continue solving problems and navigating through the maze until they reach the “End” box. The problems within the maze involve addition and subtraction with negative integers.

The worksheet is designed to teach students how to accurately perform operations with negative numbers, reinforcing the concepts of addition and subtraction. The maze format adds an element of fun and engagement, as each correctly solved problem leads the student through the puzzle. This activity helps students to associate arithmetic with negative numbers with the correct answers in a visual and interactive way. The goal is to enhance the students’ confidence and fluency in working with negative numbers, which is a critical skill in mathematics.