Give your Algebra 1 students the focused, confidence-building STAAR review they need with 32 multiple-choice task cards targeting one of the most heavily tested skills on the exam — solving linear equations.

This set is deliberately structured in two tiers. Cards 1–16 build fluency with variables on one side, making them ideal for intervention and remediation. Cards 17–32 ramp up to variables on both sides for full STAAR-prep rigor. Use the full set together or pull cards by tier based on where your students are.

The multiple-choice format is a built-in test-taking strategy tool — students can substitute answer choices back into the equation to verify their solution, which is exactly what strong test-takers do on STAAR. No reteaching required.

Aligned to Texas TEKS A.5(A).

What's Included:

• 32 STAAR-style multiple-choice task cards (4 answer choices each)
• 2 student recording sheets with workspace for showing work
• Complete answer key for all 32 cards

Skills Covered — Verified Card by Card:

• Two-step linear equations with variables on one side (Cards 1–16)
• Distributive property with positive and negative values (Cards 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 13, 16, 29–32)
• Equations involving division (Cards 6, 14)
• Variables on both sides — no distributive property (Cards 17–28)
• Variables on both sides — with distributive property (Cards 29–32)
• Negative distribution (Cards 5, 30, 31, 32)
• Solutions that are integers, fractions, and mixed numbers
• Checking solutions using substitution — a STAAR test-taking strategy

How to Use:

• Use all 32 cards as a full STAAR review set
• Use Cards 1–16 only for intervention or remediation
• Use Cards 17–32 only for accelerated STAAR prep
• Works as math stations, partner practice, warm-ups, exit tickets, or sub plans
• Easy to run, easy to grade — students record answers on the included sheet

Time required: Flexible — use as many or as few cards as your class period allows

Best Uses:

• STAAR and benchmark review
• Math stations and rotations
• Intervention and remediation
• Partner or small group practice
• Warm-ups or exit tickets
• Sub plans

Standards Alignment:

• Texas TEKS A.5(A): Solve linear equations in one variable, including those for which the application of the distributive property is necessary and for which variables are included on both sides

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• Solving Linear Equations Bundle — Notes, Task Cards, and Assessment
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This resource is licensed for single-classroom use. Please purchase additional licenses before sharing with colleagues or using school-wide.