Grade 8: Chapter Six Mid Chapter Test

Name:___________________________ Date:_______________________

Instructions: There are 25 marks on this test. Read every question thoroughly before
you begin working and answer in the space provided. For all word problems, you must
state how you “Understand the Problem” and write a concluding statement. When
you are finished, review your answers before handing in your test. You must show all
your work to obtain full marks. The use of calculators is prohibited during this test.

1. Calculate the following equations with a model (either with the use of counters or
number line) (2 marks each)

a) (+20) + (-8) b) (-25) – (+9) c) (+9) – (-80)

d) (+10) + (-15) e) 5 + (-8) f) 10 + (-15) + (-5)

2. The official all-time high temperature in Osoyoos, BC, was 43oC in July 1998.
The official all-time low temperature was -21oC in February 1996. What is the
difference between the two temperatures? (4 marks)

3. Use a positive integer and a negative integer to make each equation true.
(2 marks each)

a) _____ + _____ = - 45 b) _____ - _____ = - 45

 Grade 8: Chapter Six Mid Chapter Test

Name:___________________________ Date:_______________________

4. Lake Superior has an average depth of 147 m. Its deepest point is 405m. Use an
integer to show how much deeper than the average depth the deepest point of the
lake is. (4 marks)

5. Calculate. (1 mark each)

a) (-5)(8) = b) (16)(-20) =

c) (-7)(-10) = d) (8)(20) =

e) (-5)(-15)(-1) = f) (2)(-10)(-5) =

g) (12) x (-5) x (2) =