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Math Scavenger Hunts: Simple Math Practice for the Classroom {with FREE Hunts!}

Could you use a simple classroom strategy that gets kids moving while also practicing and reviewing math skills? Try incorporating task card math scavenger hunts into your classroom and get more kids engaged in learning!

I am one of the lucky ones to have an eighty minute math block EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. But I quickly learned that my students could not spend those eighty minutes sitting in their seats . They needed to get up and MOVE , but I also still wanted them to engage in the math. Task Card Math Scavenger Hunts quickly solved this problem. My students love walking into my classroom and seeing the twenty-four task cards hung up around the room. They know that after our mini-lesson, they are in for a treat!

*This is a guest post from Paige at The Math Matrix

How to Use a Math Scavenger Hunts in the Classroom:

Our task card scavenger hunts are a pack of twenty-four task cards that require students to solve problems while “hunting down” their next problem. All students start at a different card – this way, students can complete the activity without everyone being crowded around one single problem.

At each card, students will solve the math problem . After they record their answers on the recording sheet (in the correct box), they need to search the room for the solution , which brings them to the next card with a new problem to solve.

Your students will be going around the room to continue to solve and search for the next answer until they get back to the card they started at – this will ensure they got all of the answers correct!

If they end up at their starting card and yet have missed some problems, they know they’ve made a mistake somewhere.

Or if they can’t find their solution around the room, perhaps it’s because they don’t have the right solution!

Using the scavenger hunt setup, students can self-check and work together to correct mistakes.

Four Benefits of Using Math Task Card Scavenger Hunts:

1. Get Students TALKING

I love when my students talk math in my classroom, and encourage discussions about solution strategies and helping each other with incorrect answers.

2. Get Students MOVING

I hang up my Task Card Scavenger Hunts all over my room and grade level hallway and have my students use their clipboards to get up and MOVE around!

3. Get Students IMMEDIATE FEEDBACK

The nature of Task Card Scavenger Hunts gives immediate feedback because if the student cannot find the answer on another card, they know that they made a mistake.

While introducing this activity, I always make sure to discuss what might happen if we can’t find the answer and to circle back to the card they were working on to troubleshoot their solution.

4. Get Students HELP

When my students are working all over my room, I find it really frees up my time and I can move from student to student to give help to those who need it. I also found that this time is the best to pull small groups of students when I see them making the same mistakes or having the same question!

Trying Task Card Scavenger Hunts in Your Classroom

As you can tell, Task Card Scavenger Hunts really help my students break up their time in my class, while still practicing the important math concepts that they have been learning.

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Raise your hand if you’re always looking for different and fun ways for your kids to practice and review what you’ve taught. Well, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s talk task cards.

What are Task Cards?

Task cards are alternatives to worksheets. They usually contain one task or question per card. This is what makes them very versatile. You can use them to play whole group interactive games, put them in centers, or even differentiate by giving specific cards to identified students as extra practice.

Why Flip and Go Math Task Cards?

I specifically designed my Flip and Go Math Task Cards to easily fit into any K -5 classroom. You’ll find that they:

• contain a wide variety of question types (i.e. multiple response, fill in the blank, true/false, and more)
• are easy to assemble
• include recording sheets and answer keys for self-checking
• are enlarged for ease of student use – I like to include clear math models and visuals
• are grade-level appropriate, hitting critical standards per grade

They are a “go-to” resource for many teachers like you.

Here are a whopping 25 ways that you can use them in your classroom.

Let’s get to it!

How to Use Task Cards in Your Classroom: 25 Task Card Ideas

1.  Early Finishers – Since kids work at their own pace, task cards are the perfect solution for your early finishers. Store them in a bin labeled “Early Finishers” and tell your kids to pick up a set when they need it.

2.  Lesson Warm-Up or Hook – Your lesson hook should only be a couple of minutes.  Choose only one task card and depending on your purpose, use it to introduce a new topic or quickly review a trouble spot for the whole group. 

3.  Friendly Classroom Competitions – OK. This is one of my favorites. All you need are task cards, a large dry erase board, and a timer. Split your class into 2 teams. Call on one representative from each team to come up to the board. Read and show them both the card. Set the timer and let both students write their answers on the board. The student(s) that get it correct win a point for their team.

4. Morning Work – Project one of the task cards on your whiteboard and have students complete it at their desks. Make it accessible to your kids by choosing a topic that you have already taught.

5.  Scavenger Hunt – These are super fun for elementary students. Choose several task cards to use in your scavenger hunt. Number and place them in different parts of your room by taping them on the wall, doors, etc.  Next, give your students a recording sheet with the same numbers on a clipboard. Kids “hunt” and solve as many cards as they can within a certain time limit.

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6. Parent Room Volunteers – We love involved parents volunteers and task cards are a great way to get them involved. Give them the cards and the answer key and let them support a small group of kids.

7. Formative Assessment – Make sure students fill out a sheet to record their answers and then check them using the answer key. This way you can see what your students know and what areas they need extra support.

8. Playing SCOOT – This whole group activity is a fun way to review with your entire class. Place the cards on different desks and students rotate to answer questions on each card. Each rotation should last 1-2 minutes. Use a signal to rotate (i.e. chime, buzzer, etc.).

9. Homework – Ever have a parent that wants extra homework for their child? No problem. Let them take home a set of math task cards.

10.  Math Centers – This is definitely a teacher favorite and I agree. Math task cards are a simple center fix when you are looking for activities to place in centers. Easy to set up and engaging for kids!

11. Small Group Instruction – Do you teach a small group? Bring out the cards. Model how to solve a problem using a think-aloud. Next, work on a similar problem together. Finally, have your kids do one independently and explain their thinking.

12. Substitute Plans – It’s always good to have easy-to-implement yet meaningful activities for a substitute teacher to manage in your classroom. Task cards get a thumbs up for being sub approved because of their simplicity.

13. Math Discussions – When teaching a whole group lesson, project the cards on your whiteboard so that everyone can see them. Give students wait time to think and then discuss the problem. Ask questions like: “How would you solve this?” “Does anyone agree or disagree?” “What’s another way to solve this problem?”

14. Quiz-Quiz-Trade – Get kids up and moving with this one. It’s also an excellent way to prepare for testing. Give every student a task card. Each card should have a sticky note with the answer on the back. Students pair up and answer each other’s questions. Then switch cards and find someone new.

15. Spiral Review – Mix cards that have different skills in them so that your students will continuously review older topics.

16. Hallway Practice – As educators, we’re always trying to find ways to maximize time. Carry a set of task cards with you while your kids are in line. This way you can do a quick review while keeping your kids occupied during a bathroom break or waiting for an assembly to start.

17. Back Up Activity – Ever have that dreaded moment when your interactive whiteboard stopped working or your specials got canceled? Have no fear! Bring out your task cards and do ideas #3, #8, or #14 on this list.

18. Reviewing for State Tests – Flip and Go Math Task Cards are excellent for test prep because of the variety of question types (i.e. True/False, Multiple Response, etc.)

19. Lesson Closure Activity – Wrap up your lesson and do a quick assessment using a card of your choice. Ask a couple of questions to see how much your students understood the concept.

20. Independent Practice – Have kids use task cards to practice a skill or concept you just taught at their seat.

21.  Partner Work – Let students work in pairs. Each child should have a recording sheet but answer the same card. After answering the same question, they can discuss and check their answers using the key.

22. Create Your Own – As simple as it sounds. Let your kids create their own tasks cards. Add them to the original stack so that their classmates can solve them.

23. Choice Activity – If you use choice boards or choice menus in your classroom add tasks cards as one of the choices.

24.  Numbered Heads Together – This is another one that my students LOVED! It’s a variation of Idea #3: Friendly Classroom Competitions. Instead of one large dry erase board, you’ll need small ones for every student.  Divide your class into groups of 4-5 students. Assign each student in each group a number from 1 – 5, depending on the group size.

Project and read a task card on your whiteboard. Give students a few minutes to solve the problem by themselves on their dry erase boards. Next, give them time to discuss their answers with their teammates.  When time is up, call a random number from 1-5.

For example, if you say “Number 2s stand up!” all of the students that were assigned the number 2 in their group stand up and show and explain the group answer. The student(s) that have great math reasoning to support their answers get a point for their team. This activity builds teamwork and communication skills.

25. Intervention – Last but definitely not least task cards can be used to differentiate by assigning problems. If you have one or two students that need extra practice in one area, take a recording sheet and highlight only the numbered task cards that you want them to work on.

Hopefully, this has given you several good ideas of how you can use Flip and Go Math Task Cards with your students. Don’t forget to check out your grade level below.

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Designed with four problems per page and with the option of colour or black and white cards, simply print, cut and distribute to students. (They can also be laminated to be used again and again with different students).

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8 Ways To Organize Your Math Problem Solving Task Cards

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As you may know, problem solving task cards are one of my favorite learning tools for building students’ ability to solve complex word problems. Over the years, I’ve tried a few methods for keeping my task cards organized, and I wanted to take a moment to share those approaches with those of you who are looking for an efficient way for students to use task cards in your classroom.

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Keep in mind, organization systems are not one-size-fits-all, and you may need to try a couple of approaches to organizing your math problem solving tasks before you find the system that best fits the space you have available. You may also find the approach you use from one year to the next needs some tweaking, depending on the unique learners you teach. Some years may require an approach that incorporates movement, while other years you’ll need something that makes transition time faster for the group you teach. 

These are a few approaches I’ve used successfully in my own classroom that may help as you figure out your own organization system.  

Around the Room

Hanging your task cards around the room in different locations is an easy way to incorporate a little movement into the At Your Seat rotation of Math Workshop. This approach to organizing task cards only requires you to print one set of task cards, which you can laminate to be reused year after year. After your cards are printed, laminated, and cut, attach them to various surfaces around your classroom using blue painter’s tape or Velcro dots . Students can move around the room as they work on each task, or they can head over to the task they’re currently focusing on, copy the question onto their recording sheet , and then head back to their seat to work.

Mini Files or Binder Rings

These two approaches to organizing math tasks are similar and require printing multiple copies of each task card set you are using. After your task cards are printed, punch a hole in the corner of each card and bind them together using a binder ring . Each set can then be hung on Command hooks somewhere in your room or placed inside a reusable plastic zip envelope for extra protection before being stashed in a bin or drawer. Students can grab a complete set of task cards and head to their seat to start solving. 

Hanging Pockets

Using laminated card stock paper to create pockets that store your task cards on a bulletin board is a great way to feature a select few tasks from your collection that most closely relate to the lesson being taught that day or week. It’s handy to print 2-3 copies of each task card so multiple students can work on any given task during the At Your Seat rotation of Math Workshop. Students simply walk to the task card display, take the task card they’re interested in working on to their desk, then return it to the same pocket once they’re finished working. Each day or week new tasks can be rotated into the pockets to keep content fresh and relevant. This is the approach I’ve used most frequently in my own classroom. You can read more about the exact process students use to complete problem solving task cards in my classroom here . 

Problem Solving Folders or Binders

Looking for a super low-prep option? Create problem solving folders by printing and laminating multiple copies of the task cards for your current math unit. Place the laminated sheets inside folders that can be stored in a magnetic bin or inside a small file bin on a shelf or countertop. Printing tasks two-sided saves even more paper and saves a little more space when storing tasks in your archive. You can rotate these task sheets out of the folders for each unit or simply switch out the entire folder for even faster day-to-day prep.  

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As with any resource, you’ll want to make sure your storage method for task cards that are out of rotation is easy to maintain. This makes prepping materials for each math unit quick and easy and helps your teacher resources stay organized so you can work efficiently. Here are a few suggestions.

Photo Boxes 

Iris photo boxes are the perfect size for storing task cards that have been cut from their full-size page into smaller cards. Keeping these boxes all together in the holder they are sold in is one option for long-term storage, but you can also stash each box in a larger unit box along with all the other materials you use for each math unit. 

Folders or Files

If your tasks are printed on full sheets, then storing them in file folder or a plastic folder makes them easy to locate and store inside a file cabinet, in a file bin, or within unit boxes . 

Binder 

Storing your full-sheet task cards in plastic folders or sheet protectors within a binder is a more condensed storage option, but has the same benefits as the unit boxes described above. You may consider creating a binder for each unit, or you may prefer to have one large binder with every set in one place. 

Give These Organization Tips a Try in Your Classroom

I hope this list of ideas inspires you as you get your own problem solving task cards organized. Comment below with which method you’re using to organize math tasks in your classroom or any tips you have related to task card storage. 

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17 Ways To Use Math Task Cards in The Classroom

• April 13, 2022
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Tired of boring math worksheets? Let’s talk about task cards. It’s no wonder teachers are falling in love with math task cards. If you know me, you know I love to get kids engaged in learning! Task cards are such an easy way to get kids practicing content specific math skills. Keep reading to find out how to use task cards in the classroom and ideas for task cards games ! 

What are task cards? Math task cards are a set of cards that have questions or tasks written on each of them. Generally, each deck of cards are designed to focus on a concept or skill. They can be wonderfully creative teaching tools! Looking for how to specifically teach two step story problems?

What do you do with task cards in the classroom?

1. whole group.

I put them under my document camera or project them on my interactive whiteboard. Kids can show me their answers on their individual white boards. Or we can just work through the problem together as part of the lesson while I model my thinking process and problem solving aloud for them. When I do this, I usually pick a more challenging card to work through. I might even choose one card for each type of math problem represented in the task card deck.

2. Math Centers & Rotations

This is definitely the most popular way to use math task cards in the classroom and I totally see why! You can print and laminate these once and use them year after year. Most task cards come with an answer key so students can check their work. Teachers can be sure they are practicing the math concept correctly. You can also write answers directly on the back of each card. Task cards are an easy way to fill a math center with a review activity. 

3. Task Cards for Differentiated Instruction

Using different sets of task cards for meeting the needs of small groups of students is a great way to differentiate math instruction! Sometimes within a deck of math task cards there are different types of questions or math problems with different levels of difficulty. You can sort through them and compile specific cards from the same deck or even combine cards from different decks of task cards to create the perfect blend for your students. 

4. Exit Tickets

I love to give one final math task card at the end of the lesson or at the end of small group work. Sometimes each student gets their own task card, and sometimes I put one card under the document camera. Each student gets a sticky note or a small sheet of paper to record their answer. I can see right away who has it and who needs more practice. Easy formative assessment to create my small groups! I can also differentiate the exit tickets if I hand out cards individually. Struggling students will receive an easier math problem, and my enrichment group will receive a challenge math task card. 

5. Early Finishers Activities

I don’t know about you, but my group of students never finish independent work at the same time. Ever. I have a small shelf of math task cards at the front of my classroom where students can choose a set of task cards to complete while they wait on their classmates. I have an answer sheet laminated for them to record their answers with a dry erase marker. This cuts down on me running to the copier daily. I rotate the cards as we move through math units. For this to be successful, students need to know the routine and expectations . Where should they get the task cards? How will they record their answers? Where will they turn in their work when they’re done?

6. Formative Assessments

When students are recording their answers and you are checking their work, you are collecting data. Teachers use this to guide their instruction in so many ways. Who needs extra support? Who needs enrichment? Are there certain areas where all students are strong? Take notes on which students struggle in a specific area so you can support them in later lessons.  Are task cards formative assessment? YES.

7. Emergency Sub Plans

We’ve all been there! Creating meaningful sub plans when you don’t feel well is such a pain. Task Cards to the rescue! Just plug in small group math task cards into your lesson plans and your students are engaged in review activities.

8. Spiral Review

Mix up several math task card decks with different skills. Your students will constantly be reviewing previously taught math concepts. You will be able to switch cards from time to time to keep the deck updated and fresh . Students will never notice if you end up repeating some cards from the beginning of the year in December. 

9. Standardized Test Prep with Task Cards

Test prep is easy with math task cards! There are a variety of question types , like: true/false, multiple choice, short answer, etc. Use a different set of cards each day, or mix up different task cards. Your students can review so much content in a short amount of time. Need more test prep ideas for math ?

10. Interactive Notebooks or Math Journals

Print each math task card out in black and white on regular paper. You can even shrink them down in your printing settings if they’re too large! Students tape or glue them into their math notebooks. Students can take notes on or around the card while you teach the math lesson. 

11. Small Group Math Intervention

Honestly, task cards can seem more fun and motivating than other math intervention strategies and activities. They are most definitely less overwhelming than worksheets as they have only one math problem at a time. Math teachers can really target specific skills by selecting the most relevant task cards for struggling students to work through. 

12. Parent Helpers or Classroom Volunteers

We love our classroom volunteers! But sometimes it’s just one more thing to come up with an activity for them to do with our students! The answer is TASK CARDS! Just put them in a basket with the answer key and a list of students or small groups of students that struggle with that math skill or concept. 

13. Partner Game

Math task cards are great because they can be turned into games! Partners sit facing each other with a white board and a marker. The teacher reads a task card and students answer it on their boards. When the teacher calls out a signal word, like GO, the partners show each other their answers. They can keep track of points or not. It’s up to you and how competitive your class is.

14. Scoot Game

I’ve also heard this called “Around The Room.” Put the math task cards on each desk or around the classroom. Each student needs a recording sheet and a clipboard or whiteboard for something hard to write on. Students “scoot” to different math task cards when they hear a timer or the teacher say “Scoot!” or “Rotate!” or as they answer each math question. You can assign a time limit per card to keep things moving, or you can let them have as much time as they need. This gets them up and moving! 

15. Scavenger Hunt

Talk about fun! Tuck math task cards in places around the room and have students hunt for them. Tape them on walls, doors, bookshelves, the pencil sharpener, etc. Students will have to be careful to record their answers on the correct number on the recording sheet. Give students a time limit to see how many they can find and solve. Want to mix decks? Just renumber the cards using small sticky notes to match a recording sheet! Easy Peezy!

16. Board Games

Math task cards will work with almost any board game students are familiar with! Connect Four, Checkers, Candy Land, Sorry, Chutes and Ladders, tic tac toe, Jenga, etc. will all work! Students just have to answer a task card math problem before making a move or taking a turn! The rest of the group must check the answer key or agree with the answer before a turn can be taken. 

17. Whole Class Games

Easy: Split your math class into 2 teams. Call one team member up to the board at a time, set a timer or not, and have them work a task card – the same one, or different ones. Assign 1 point for the first correct answer.

Medium: Split your class into four or five teams. Each team gets a white board and a marker. Display one task card at a time under your document camera or on your SMART Board. Set a timer and let teams work together to solve the math task card. When the timer goes off, the teams hold up their answers. Teams with correct answers receive points. You can also decide if you’d like to award partial points for partially correct answers or multi step problems. 

Difficult: Jeopardy! Separate your math task cards into different categories ahead of time and assign point values. Write the points on the back of the cards. (You can use different math task card decks or just one. By this point, you know I like to mix ‘em up!) Next, tape all of the cards on the wall in a grid with the points values showing and category names labeled above each column. Divide your class into teams. On a turn, the team selects a category and a point value. The team gets a fixed amount of time to answer the math question. If they are incorrect, you can allow other teams to steal the points.

BONUS: Terrific Task Card Tips

• Laminate them so students can write directly on them with dry erase markers! Plus, they will last much longer.
• Photo boxes are the perfect size for organizing and storing task cards. I have also used Sterilite 3 drawer units, zip lock baggies, pencil boxes and recipe card holders.
• Group task cards together by skill and concept. I tried to keep my task cards in the order that I taught them. That ended up not working for a number of reasons. (changed curriculum, reviewing skills, student needs, ect.)
• Label your cards. Even if they don’t come with a label, you can jot down the name of them on a piece of paper or index card and tape it to the container. You’ll thank me later!
• Self Correcting or Self Grading Task Cards or Boom Cards are really cool ! I may be a little obsessed with them. I’ve made 119 decks so far. Here’s why I love them . Check out the teacher’s guide for Boom Cards . Grab a free set of math task cards for BOOM while your over there reading!

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10 Innovative Ways to Use Middle School Math Task Card Activities

Looking for some fresh, fun, and engaging activities to use in your math classroom? How about some ideas that don’t require hours of prepping? If the idea of low prep, amazing math activities has you nodding yes – then keep reading. This post is for you! Today we are diving into the world of math task card activities and how you can use them in your classroom.

These cards teach math, but they also turn the whole experience into a social affair. Imagine tackling those tricky math concepts together, sharing a few “aha” moments, and doing it all in a less intimidating way.

We’ll explore why they’re awesome for leveling the math playing field in middle school. Hopefully, this will make learning math enjoyable for our kids and less stressful for us!

Awesome Benefits of Math Task Cards

Imagine walking into your next math class prepared with these math task card activities that hold the key to turning math stress into math success. Here’s the lowdown on why they’re basically the superheroes of the classroom.

First off, math task cards are extremely versatile, as we will see. From an individual assignment to a whole class game – task cards can be used in so many different ways.

Did you know that having task cards on hand can save you lots of time {and brain power}? Task cards can save you time planning and prepping your classroom activities. Ever tried to come up with an impromptu example problem only to have your brain just cease to function? That doesn’t happen with task cards. It’s like having your own skill-specific problem bank right at your fingertips.

While we’re at it, go ahead and say goodbye to math-induced cold sweats! Task cards create a laid-back, approachable atmosphere. They help make the trickiest concepts seem less intimidating. They present problems in bite-sized pieces, making it easier for the lightbulb to flicker on. Plus, they are customizable! You get to pick and choose what concepts you want your students to tackle.

Using Footloose Math Task Card Activities in Your Classroom

Through my years of teaching middle school math, I have created math task cards and added fun twists to them! One version I have made is called Footloose, where I had my students get up out of their seats and move around the room, solving math problems!

In a nutshell, you’ve got 30 numbered task cards, each with a unique question. I scatter the cards around the room. Sometimes, they’re taped up, sometimes they’re chilling on the chalkboard ledge. The magic unfolds as students embark on a quest to find answers, jotting down their work on the grid or a separate piece of paper. Working one card at a time, the room turns into an organized hub of focus and effort.

To learn more about Footloose math task cards, make sure to read Elementary and Middle School Task Card Review Activity for Any Subject Footloose . There just might be a free game you can download in that post!

Truth or Dare Math Task Cards

Then, I decided to flip the script on middle school math by combining Truth or Dare with math task cards! I use the thrill of this classic game in the world of equations and numbers. Each set has 30 problems and a mix of Truth and Dare cards.

Truth cards throw in True or False questions, while Dare cards up the ante, demanding more calculation or explanation for those coveted extra points. The suspense is real because they won’t know the point value until they pick a card!

How does the math Truth or Dare unfold? Students, grouped and prepared with sets of Truth and Dare cards, dive into solving problems, earning points along the way.

Discussions spark, answers are debated, and points are tallied. It transforms regular math practice into a lively and engaging experience, adding a touch of fun with the unexpected twist of Truth or Dare in the math realm.

You can even use these digitally! Head over to my blog post, Math Task Cards with a Twist – Print and Digital Truth or Dare , to learn more about how to bring Truth or Dare math task cards into your classroom! While you are there don’t forget to download the free Truth or Dare game.

10 More Uses for Math Task Cards

Just in case you thought these task cards were only good for games of Footloose and Truth or Dare – that is not the case. This next section will highlight just how versatile these cards are. You will be amazed at how many creative ways you can use task cards in the classroom to keep your math practice fresh and engaging.

1. Math Scavenger Hunt

Have you ever thought of unleashing a math scavenger hunt with your middle schoolers? All you have to do is hide math task cards around the room and send students off to find them. Each card holds a challenge or a problem to solve. You can get as creative with this as you want! They can simply search the room for the hidden cards, or you can create clues that direct them as they complete each card.

Now, why should you give this activity a shot? These task cards spark collaboration, ignite critical thinking, and hone those problem-solving skills. It’s students working together to conquer math challenges. It’s more than a lesson. Who wouldn’t want to be a math detective for a day?

So, grab those task cards, scatter them strategically, and let the math scavenger hunt begin!

2. Math Task Card Activities: Relay Races

Let’s kick it up a notch and infuse some adrenaline into your classroom. It’s time for math relay races! Imagine students geared up in their relay race stance, eyes on the prize, and math task cards strategically scattered across different stations. Remember, it’s not just about running but also about solving. Each team member grabs a card and solves the math challenge correctly. Then, like passing the baton in a relay race, hands it off to their teammate to signal to them to grab the next card to solve.

Why should you dive into this relay madness? Well, beyond the burst of energy it injects into your class, it’s a powerhouse of learning. Think teamwork, quick thinking, and friendly competition all wrapped up in a math-filled relay package. It’s about strategizing as a team, passing on the baton (or, in this case, the task card) seamlessly, and racing to be the first team to conquer all the cards.

3. Gamifying Math Task Card Activities

Let’s turn up the heat on your next math review with a dash of gamification! Choose your favorite board game or whole class game and exchange the game cards with task cards. You can also turn your favorite sporting events into class games using task cards as questions. Students will love that they get to play games in class and they won’t realize just how much they are learning.

Break down the monotony of traditional reviews and transform your classroom into an arena of friendly competition. Give your students a taste of victory and the thrill of earning points for their problem-solving skills.

To add an extra layer of excitement, consider offering small incentives for the group with the highest total points. Whether it’s a coveted “Math Wizard” certificate, a fun classroom privilege, or a round of applause, these incentives can ignite the competitive spirit and make the math review an unforgettable experience.

With gamification, you’re creating an immersive and thrilling adventure where every correct answer brings them one step closer to victory.

4. Task Card Tic-Tac-Toe

Add a dash of strategy to the classic Tic-Tac-Toe by switching out X and O for solutions! Students will receive the familiar tic-tac-toe grid, but they won’t be using the typical Xs and Os. In this task card activity, your students will write down the solutions to math problems from the task cards.

Before beginning their first round, each partner chooses a color to help remember who wrote which solution on the game board. Once the colors are chosen, they will receive a stack of math task cards that align with the focused math skill. From there, the competition begins! They take turns drawing a task card and solving the problem on the task card. Once the solution has been discovered, the student who solved it chooses where to write the solution on the Tic-Tac-Toe board. Ultimately, the partners play until one of them has written three of their solutions in a row of three across, up and down, or diagonally.

They can play as many rounds as time allows. You can even extend this activity by having them explain their thinking on how they solved their problem to their partner.

Have a class that thrives on competition? Play tic-tac-toe as a relay game . Instead of the fast-paced running relay, teams will have to solve an equation together and get it checked before earning the right to move their X or O.

To make smaller teams have multiple games going at one time all using the same problems. Position yourself in the middle of the classroom with each of the teams around you. You will orally give a problem or project it on the board. When a team solves the problem they will get your check before sending a team member to their game board to play. In the picture below you can see how to set up for a whole class game using 8 teams and 4 tic-tac-toe boards. This same idea could be easily adjusted to fit the number of teams you need based on your number of students.

5. Interactive Math Journals

Pull out those notebooks with a touch of interactivity! In this math task card activity, students will use task cards and dive into the world of creativity and learning. For each card, your kiddos will solve the problem and turn their math journals into a vibrant canvas. They get to illustrate the problem, pen down the solution, and even sprinkle in a personal reflection on the concept.

So, why should you dive into the world of interactive math journals? Well, it’s not your run-of-the-mill note-taking. This activity goes beyond the routine by making learning a hands-on, artistic experience. Students jot down solutions, and they craft a visual representation of math concepts from the task cards. Each page tells a story of problem-solving, creativity, and a dash of self-reflection. It’s not just a one-time activity. These journals become a treasure trove of knowledge, a go-to resource for future reference.

6. Bring BINGO into these Math Task Card Activities

Calling all BINGO enthusiasts! Imagine your students with bingo cards spread out in front of them. Instead of the usual numbers, we’re dealing with a deck of math problems. It’s not about shouting numbers but about solving equations. The challenge? As solutions are called out, students scan their cards, marking off the corresponding problems.

You can even do the reverse! A problem from a task card is projected onto the board, and the students are given a certain amount of time to solve the problem and see if the solution is on the card.

So, why should you roll the dice with Task Card Bingo? Well, it’s like your grandma’s highly anticipated Bingo night, but more high-intensity! Students aren’t just waiting for numbers to be called. They’re actively engaging with math problems, scanning their cards like detectives on the hunt. It’s a dynamic blend of problem-solving, chance, and the thrill of shouting “Bingo!” when their card is complete. This activity adds a layer of excitement to math practice, turning it into a game of chance and strategy.

7. Math Task Card Gallery Walk

Get ready to turn your classroom into a vibrant gallery for a math task card gallery walk! Adorn your walls with task cards like pieces of math art. Your students stroll through, not with paintbrushes or the eyes of art critics but armed with pencils and the problem-solving skills of a mathematician. As they navigate the gallery, they’re solving problems and engaging in a dynamic discussion of solutions.

Why should you host a Math Task Card Gallery Walk? Well, it’s not your typical classroom setup – it makes something mundane interactive! Students aren’t confined to desks. They explore, discuss, and absorb math concepts in a dynamic environment. It’s a peer-to-peer learning extravaganza where each task card becomes a chance to work with different problem-solving strategies. The room buzzes with energy as students solve problems and dive into conversations, exchanging ideas and broadening their perspectives.

8. Task Card Entry and Exit Tickets

Let’s chat about an easy way to kick off and wrap up your class with task card entry and exit tickets! At the start of each class, toss up a couple of task cards on the board – consider them your golden tickets. As your students stroll in, their minds are immediately in gear, getting them pumped and ready for the upcoming lesson.

The math magic doesn’t end there. When it’s time to bid farewell to the lesson, math task cards can be used as exit tickets! Throw out a question or problem related to the day’s topic. Watch as your students tackle it before making their grand exit. It’s the final showdown with the day’s key concepts. Plus, it helps you check for understanding and see how well the mathematical seeds were planted in their brains.

This is not just about filling time but about creating a structured and focused math haven. By weaving task cards into your entry and exit routines, you’re ensuring that every minute is a math minute. It’s a consistent practice that keeps those mathematical gears turning, guaranteeing a steady climb up the skills ladder throughout the school year.

9. Math Game Show Using Task Cards

We all know and love TV game shows! Imagine your classroom transforming into a buzzing game show set, and each day’s lesson is an interactive adventure waiting to unfold. Task cards, decked out as game categories, take center stage, setting the scene for a math showdown like no other. My students love it when I turn math class into a game show of practice and review.

Here’s the scoop. Use your math task cards to create a customizable game board by putting them on a wall or board in your room. One side will have the problem face-down. On the side facing up will be different point values (100, 200, 300, 400,), creating an atmosphere of excitement and competition. Split your students into teams and watch as they eagerly choose task cards within their chosen category, solve problems, and rack up points for their team.

Using task cards in this manner is all about practicing and reviewing math concepts. It’s also about injecting competition and excitement into the learning mix. It fosters teamwork, critical thinking, and strategic decision-making as students navigate through the challenges. Keep your middle schoolers on their toes with occasional bonus rounds or surprises to keep the energy high.

10. Create Your Own Math Task Cards

Flip the table and allow your students to apply what they are learning and create their own task cards! The key is that they must also provide a card with the solution. This activity is about solving problems and becoming the creator of math challenges. Students dive deep into their understanding of concepts to create questions that test knowledge and spark curiosity.

But. . . they’re not just crafting cards for themselves. Take it a step further and use the student-created task cards in your next lesson. Whether you use them for a game, gallery walk, or as a check for understanding – your students will love seeing their creations as the main activity.

Why should you dive into this create your own task cards adventure? Well, it’s not just about reinforcing concepts. It’s about fostering creativity in the math realm. This activity flips the script, turning passive learners into active architects of math challenges. And. . . there is a different level of thinking and analysis that goes into writing a problem than solving one.

Unleash the Math Magic with These Math Task Card Activities!

What did I tell you? These math task cards make it so easy for you to add lots of creativity and variety to your classroom math activities. Whether you’re utilizing my Footloose task cards in their original form, using them as a check for understanding, or infusing a bit of friendly competition through gamification, the goal remains the same. Engaging students in math practice doesn’t have to be hard or boring.

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You can find a variety of task cards in the Cognitive Cardio Store on TPT . You will find skills and topics you can use all year long. Let’s take a peek at a couple of sets.

Evaluating & Translating Algebraic Expressions Math Task Cards & Extra Practice

I created 30 Footloose task cards that will make practicing algebraic expressions a breeze.

In my Evaluating & Translating Algebraic Expressions resource students will be translating algebraic expressions into phrases, turning phrases into algebraic expressions, and even evaluating expressions. In this set, the expressions stick to the basics with the four operations, and there’s a dash of exponents for that extra challenge.

This resource also has a couple of extra practice pages.

Absolute Value Footloose Math Task Cards

With the Absolute Value Footloose math task cards , we’re about to turn absolute value into an engaging time!

In this set, you also get 30 absolute value problems. Students solve each problem and write their answers into the corresponding boxes on their Footloose grids.

Your students will be identifying absolute values, comparing and ordering them with integers, and even applying absolute values to real-life situations.

These are just two examples of the many task card resources you can find. Head over to the Cognitive Cardio Store on TPT to see them all.

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Order of Operations Math Task Cards

This set of free printable order of operations math task cards provides students in multiple grade levels with a fun and engaging way to practice the fundamental skills needed for middle school math .

Older kids can use these task cards to review, practice, and reinforce their knowledge of the order of operations.

Each card contains an equation that middle schoolers will need to solve using the correct sequence of operations. 

The numerical expressions are presented in a variety of formats, including horizontal, vertical, and written out using parentheses and brackets.

These math task cards are perfect for a home school, co-op or traditional classroom. You can use them with individual students, as part of a group activity, or as the basis of a math game . 

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What are Order of Operations in Math?

Order of operations in math is a rule that we use to determine the order in which calculations should be done. It is important to remember this rule because it helps students know that they’re working with the correct sequence to get the right answer. 

For example, when solving a problem like 5 + 3 × 4 − 2 =, if you do not follow the order of operations, you will end up with an incorrect answer. The correct way to solve this equation is to first calculate the multiplication (3 × 4 = 12), then add five (5 + 12 = 17), and finally subtract two (17 – 2 = 15). 

The most common way to remember the order of operations is with the acronym PEMDAS, which stands for Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication/Division, Addition/Subtraction.

This means that any time you come across an equation with multiple operations, you must follow the correct formula.

• Start with whatever is inside parentheses first.
• Move on to any exponents.
• Then, do the multiplication or division (whichever is before the other in the equation).
• Finally, work through the addition or subtraction (again, whichever appears first). 

The process repeats until all operations have been solved. 

How Do You Teach Order of Operations?

Teaching students the order of operations can be a challenging task, but it is an important concept that children in multiple grade levels must learn and master in order to excel in math. 

One way to break down the concept into manageable pieces is by using these printable task cards. The cards provide students with equations that require them to use the correct sequence of operations.

This helps reinforce the concept while also giving your students plenty of practice. They’re a fun way to build order of operations skills. 

Another way to teach this concept is by having kids work through problems verbally. Have them explain what each step is, why it’s necessary, and how to solve the equation correctly. This will help make sure they understand the reasons behind the order of operations, rather than just memorizing a list of steps. 

Use these fun ways to teach order of operations .

Finally, you can use math games and activities that require students to practice their order of operations knowledge.

Keep reading to download a set of the free printable task cards for your homeschool.

I want to help make this concept easier for you to teach and review with your tweens.

That’s why I’m sharing this free set of 20 math task cards that contain maths problems that students need to solve using the order of operations.

The equations cover basic, simple expressions (single-step problems), as well as more complex multi-step problems.

These cards are great for middle schoolers who need additional practice with the order of operations.

By following the order of operations in math, students can ensure that they’re getting accurate answers every time. These task cards are a great way for students to practice using this important rule. 

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How to Use the Printable Math Task Cards

First, you’ll need to download the pdf. Then, print the pages and cut out the individual cards. If you’d like to make them more durable, use cardstock and consider laminating them. 

Then, you’re ready to go!

Here are some ideas for how to use task cards as part of your math lesson plans.

• Have your middle schoolers work individually on the task cards. Give them the cards and let them solve the problems on their own. You can give them the answer key for them to self-check their answers and do an independent review.
• If you have multiple students, make this a cooperative learning activity. Pair kids up and give them sets of task cards to work through together. 
• Play a game by having teams take turns picking one card at a time and giving them points when they solve the order of operations tasks correctly. When they finish with the last task card, add up the score. The team with the most correct answers wins! If you are working with one child at home, you can still make it a competition and see how many points she can get.
• Use them as an assessment tool or quiz to see how well your tween understands the material. They also make an great resource for test prep.

No matter how you use them, this task card set is a great way for your kids to brush up on their math skills.

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Looking for more ideas to help your tweens practice various math concepts? Here are a few fun activities that will help.

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Grab your copy of the printable order of operations math task cards to help your students understand and practice this important rule. With plenty of practice and this tool, your kids will be able to solve equations with confidence. 

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