Comparing Opposite Values

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is titled “Opposite Integers” and focuses on the comparison of integers and their opposites, as well as integers against their absolute values. It contains ten problems, each presenting two different values side by side. Students are instructed to compare these values and indicate the relationship by using greater than (>), less than (<), or equal (=) signs. The sheet includes pairs of opposite integers and integers with their corresponding absolute values, requiring students to discern and compare their magnitudes.

The aim of the worksheet is to enhance students’ understanding of integers, their opposites, and absolute values. By comparing opposites, students reinforce their knowledge that the opposite of an integer has the same magnitude but different sign. When comparing an integer to its absolute value, they can practice the concept that absolute values are always non-negative, regardless of the original number’s sign. This exercise develops critical thinking skills related to number sense and is fundamental for grasping further mathematical concepts involving integers.