Practicing Word Problems doesn't have to be drudgery! Would you believe it can be fun? It can, with this set of sports themed task cards! Students practice math standards 4.NF.B.3d, 4.NF.B.4c, 4.MD.A.2. with engaging pictures and fun text.
This task card set is perfect for the BUSY teacher!
- Task cards are motivating to students, they're more like a game
- Makes planning a breeze...just print and go
- Simple to use for teachers and students
- A huge time saver...no more hunting all over for math problems that meet the standards
- Students can work independently, or in a group (great for center/stations)
- Easy for a sub to use
- Conquers the "boredom" factor
- Addresses Common Core 4.NF.B.3d, 4.NF.B.4c, 4MD.A.2
Special features about this resource:
- Two sets of 40 task cards are included. One is in color (laminate and they are good for years of use), and low color task cards that print well in grayscale
- Appealing answer sheets that give students space to show their work
- Word problems are often intimidating for students, this sports theme set takes the intimidation away and replaces it with fun
- Reading selections have been written by a professional children's curriculum writer. Experience includes writing on-line curriculum for CNN and Coca Cola, 7 books for The Child's World Press and writing weekly social studies newspapers for American Legacy Publishers.
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Click here to save 20% on the bundle that includes this resource, as well as two more math word problem resources!
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Task cards can be used in many different ways:
1. Centers and/or stations…since task cards can be done in any
order, they are easy to share.
2. In pairs or small groups
3. Whole class
a. Quick review before going home, or to specials
b. Teacher reads question, students write answers on white
board
c. Use as an assessment. Task cards don’t feel like a test, so
test phobic students are more relaxed.
4. Independent work at seats
5. Send home for homework as reinforcement for students
needing remediation
6. Test Prep
7. Games..Use game boards and dice. Place task cards upside down above game board. As students move around board they must answer task card questions. Partners use the grading key to tell if the answer is correct. Student may only move if the answer is correct.
8. Scoot...Give one answer sheet and one task card per student. Give students 30 seconds to answer their task card question on the answer sheet. Set timer for 30 seconds again and say, "Scoot". Student leaves his/her card on their desk and move to the next seat to answer that question. When the timer dings say, "Scoot" again and students move to next seat until all cards are answered on the answer sheet.
9. Scavenger Hunt...Hide cards around the classroom. Give each student one answer sheet. Students search for cards and answer them as they are found.
10. Jenga...Number Jenga blocks to 36 (or less if you wish). Students play in groups of three-four and take turns pulling them out. Students all answer the task card number on each block on their answer sheet until the Jenga blocks tumble.
11. Exit ticket...Pass one task card to each student plus one sticky note. Students answer on the sticky note and place on board on the way out the door.
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This resource includes:
- Table of Contents
- Teacher Notes
- 2 sets of 40 Task Cards each. One in full color, one in low color
- Student Answer Sheets
- Answer Keys
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If you are interested in seeing other resources in the math word problem series for 4th grade see:
Math Magic Math Word Problem Task Cards for 4.OA.A.2
4th Grade Super Hero Math Word Problem Task Cards for 4.OA.A.3
OR save $ by buying the word problem bundle!
4th Grade Math Word Problem Bundle
OR
If you would rather have a PowerPoint of this resource (plus two other word problem resources) check out:
4th Grade Math Word Problem PowerPoint Kit
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About this Teacher Author
Jan Bernard
National Board Certified Teacher (2001-2011), Masters in Curriculum, Gifted Certified, Cobb County Elementary Teacher of the Year, Addison Elementary Teacher of the Year, Bullard Elementary Teacher of the Year, Atlanta Journal and Constitution Honor Teacher finalist ($5000 award), District 3 Georgia Science Teacher of the Year, Author of seven books published by The Child's World Press, Wrote online k-12 social studies and language arts curriculum for Coca Cola, curriculum writer for CNN, curriculum writer for American Legacy Publishers 2009-2014, 25 years teaching experience in grades 1st-4th.
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Math Race: Math Word Problem Task Cards by Jan Bernard is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License
