Addition and Subtraction Strategy Task Cards - Colour & B&W Pack
This versatile pack includes 20 open-ended task cards designed to build students' confidence and flexibility with addition and subtraction strategies. Each card presents a problem-solving challenge that requires students to apply their knowledge of number properties, place value, and operations.
The pack includes:
- 1 full-colour version (PDF)
- 1 black-and-white version for ink-saving printing
Each task encourages exploration of mental strategies, written methods, and problem creation, with a focus on real-world contexts and creative reasoning. Ideal for maths rotations, group discussions, early finishers, or enrichment.
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Learning goals
- We are learning to multiply and divide one- and two-digit numbers in word problems using a variety of strategies.
- We are learning to count in fractions on a number line, represent and locate fractions on number lines and convert mixed numerals into improper fractions and vice versa.
- We are learning to recall multiplication facts of two, three, five and ten and related division facts.
- We are learning to count by quarters, halves and thirds, and convert fractions and locate and show fractions on a number line.
Curriculum alignment
AC9M3N04
9
Multiply and divide one- and two-digit numbers, representing problems using number sentences, diagrams and arrays, and using a variety of calculation strategies
AC9M4N04
9
Count by fractions including mixed numerals; locate and represent these fractions as numbers on number lines
ACMNA078
8.4
Count by quarters halves and thirds, including with mixed numerals. Locate and represent these fractions on a number line
ACMNA056
8.4
Recall multiplication facts of two, three, five and ten and related division facts
MA2-1WM
old
Uses appropriate terminology to describe, and symbols to represent, mathematical ideas
MA2-2WM
old
Selects and uses appropriate mental or written strategies, or technology, to solve problems
MA2-3WM
old
Checks the accuracy of a statement and explains the reasoning used
MA2-6NA
old
Uses mental and informal written strategies for multiplication and division
MA2-7NA
old
Represents, models and compares commonly used fractions and decimals
MA2-RN-02
new
Represents and compares decimals up to 2 decimal places using place value
MA2-AR-02
new
Completes number sentences involving addition and subtraction by finding missing values
MA2-AR-01
new
Selects and uses mental and written strategies for addition and subtraction involving 2- and 3-digit numbers
MA2-PF-01
new
Represents and compares halves, quarters, thirds and fifths as lengths on a number line and their related fractions formed by halving (eighths, sixths and tenths)
MA2-MR-02
new
Completes number sentences involving multiplication and division by finding missing values
MA2-MR-01
new
Represents and uses the structure of multiplicative relations to 10 × 10 to solve problems
MA2-RN-01
new
Applies an understanding of place value and the role of zero to represent numbers to at least tens of thousands
Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.
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