Directed Numbers Test : Grade 7 - 10

Understanding directed numbers is essential for students in Grades 7–10 because it forms the foundation for success in mathematics, exams, and future careers. Positive and negative numbers are used in real-life situations such as profit and loss, temperature changes, debts, and measurements, making mathematics practical and meaningful. This concept is critical for algebra, equations, graphs, and problem-solving, which become more advanced in higher grades. Directed numbers are also frequently tested in examinations, and students who master them work more confidently, accurately, and efficiently. Beyond school, strong skills in directed numbers support careers in science, engineering, accounting, technology, and many other fields that require logical thinking and numerical accuracy.

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1. What is the value of -7 + 12?

-19
5
-5
19

2. Which number is greater?

-8
-12
-3
-15

3. What is the result of -4 × 6?

-24
24
-10
10

4. What is 15 - (-9)?

6
-6
-24
24

5. Which of the following equals -20 ÷ 5?

4
-4
-15
15

6. What is the opposite of -11?

11
-11
0
-22

7. Which statement is true?

-5 > 2
-10 > -3
-2 > -7
-9 > -4

8. What is -3 - 8?

11
5
-5
-11

9. What is the product of two negative numbers?

Always negative
Always positive
Always zero
Sometimes zero

10. What is -18 ÷ (-3)?

6
-6
-21
21