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Dividing Integers

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Lesson Details

Grade Level
6-8
Duration (minutes)
1
Summary
A quick lesson on dividing integers using a three-step process — decide the sign, divide the numbers, then attach the sign — walked through with four worked examples and a multiplication check.

Infographic showing four division examples grouped by same signs versus different signs

Student Worksheet: Dividing Integers

Teacher Note: Students can watch the video lesson above and answer the questions. Click the “Teacher Answer Key” dropdown below when you are ready to review the solutions!

Key Concepts:

• The 3-Step Process: First decide the sign, second divide the numbers without the signs, third attach the sign to your answer.

• Same Signs: Two positive numbers or two negative numbers divide to a positive answer.

• Different Signs: A positive and a negative number divide to a negative answer.

• Check Your Work: You can check a division answer by multiplying it back with the divisor.

Instructions: Read each question carefully and write your answer in the space provided.

  1. Question 1: What is 24 ÷ 6?
  2. Question 2: What is -24 ÷ 6?
  3. Question 3: What is 24 ÷ -6?
  4. Question 4: What is -24 ÷ -6?
  5. Question 5: Use multiplication to check your answer to Question 4.
  6. Question 6: In your own words, describe the three-step process for dividing integers.
Click to reveal Teacher Answer Key

1. 4 @ 0:23

2. -4 @ 0:30

3. -4 @ 0:38

4. 4 @ 0:46

5. -6 × 4 = -24, which matches the original dividend, confirming -24 ÷ -6 = 4.

6. First decide whether the answer will be positive or negative based on the signs, then divide the numbers as usual, then attach the sign you decided on.

Disclaimer: This worksheet was generated with AI assistance based on original video content. It is intended for educational reference only. Teachers are encouraged to review and adjust questions to fit their curriculum standards before classroom use.

🎯 Extension Activity: Give students 6 division problems mixing same-sign and different-sign pairs and have them predict the sign of the answer BEFORE dividing, then check each answer using multiplication.

📚 Part of a 5-Day Series: Integers Week

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