Grade 7 worksheet generator
What seventh graders practice here
Grade 7 keeps every rule from grade 6 and adds signed-number fluency:
- Negative numbers anywhere: as addends, as subtrahends —
3 + 2 − (-17)— and as factors. - Exponents on negative bases:
(-3)^2 = 9but(-2)^3 = -8; the parentheses are part of the mathematics, not decoration. - Division with sign tracking: whole-number quotients on easy and medium sheets; simple decimal quotients such as −4.5 appear on hard sheets.
Worked example, step by step
Evaluate (-3)^2 + (-12) ÷ 4:
FAQ
What is new on grade 7 GEMDAS worksheets?
Negative numbers. Sums can drop below zero, factors can be negative, and exponents can sit on negative bases such as (-3)^2. The GEMDAS order itself does not change — students just have to keep signs straight while following it.
Why is (-3)^2 different from -3^2?
In (-3)^2 the base is negative three, so the answer is 9. In -3^2 the exponent applies to 3 first and the negative sign is applied last, so the answer is -9. Parentheses decide which meaning you have, which is exactly why G comes first in GEMDAS.
Can grade 7 answers be negative or decimal?
Yes, answers can be negative. On hard sheets, some divisions produce simple decimals such as -4.5, while medium sheets keep quotients as whole numbers. If you want integers only, stay on easy or medium difficulty.
Related worksheets
- GEMDAS Worksheet Grade 6The same steps, all-positive numbers.
- GEMDAS Worksheet Grade 8Decimals enter the mix.
- Order of OperationsThe full concept, step by step.