Description
Make multiplication & division word problems click with a fun magic theme! These 4th grade math task cards are designed to build deep understanding of multiplicative comparison (4.OA.A.2) using engaging, student-friendly story problems. Perfect for helping students master this tricky math concept in a way that actually sticks!
Task cards are one of the most flexible, low-prep tools you can use all year long. This resource includes both a full-color set for math centers and a printer-friendly blackline version for homework, review, or extra practice—making it easy to differentiate and extend learning anywhere.
Students will solve mostly one-step multiplication and division word problems, along with 6 engaging “guess and check” challenges to build problem-solving confidence and critical thinking.
Example problem:
“Hank the Hare needs to know a total of 36 tricks before the new magic show opens tomorrow. That means he needs to learn 5 times as many tricks as he knows today.
How many more tricks does he need to learn?”
Special Benefits of this math task card set:
- Zeros in on Common Core 4th grade standard, 4.OA.A.2 Multiply or divide to solve word problems involving multiplicative comparison, e.g. by using drawings and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem, distinguishing multiplicative comparison from additive comparison.
- Engaging cartoons and text within a Magic theme keeps your students on the task at hand
- 40 task cards in each of two sets (color and low color)
- Included teacher page gives an easy-to-use strategy for students when solving more difficult word problems
- Task cards are less intimidating to students than a worksheet full of math problems
- Free digital Easel activity is included
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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 math word problem 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 math word problem 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 math word problem 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
- Strategy Page (for addressing "uses drawings and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem" as this is often difficult for students.
- 2 sets of 40 Task Cards (one in full color, one in low color) to meet printing needs
- Student Answer Sheets
- Answer Keys
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This resource is available in two other formats:
4th Grade Math Word Problem Digital Boom Card, Magic Theme 4.OA.A.2
4th Grade Math Word Problem PowerPoint, Magic Theme 4.OA.A.2
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Comments about this resource include:
"Great product! Thank you!"
"Thank you so much! This was awesome!"
"Kids loved these! Thank you!"
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If you are interested in seeing other resources in the math word problem series for 4th grade see:
Super Hero Math Word Problem Task Cards
4th Grade Math Race Math Word Problem Task Cards
OR, if you would like a discount on all 3 word problem resources for 4th grade see:
4th Grade Math Word Problem Bundle
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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 Magic: Math Word Problem Task Cards for Common Core: 4 OA.A.2 by Jan Bernard is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License
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Description
Make multiplication & division word problems click with a fun magic theme! These 4th grade math task cards are designed to build deep understanding of multiplicative comparison (4.OA.A.2) using engaging, student-friendly story problems. Perfect for helping students master this tricky math concept in a way that actually sticks!
Task cards are one of the most flexible, low-prep tools you can use all year long. This resource includes both a full-color set for math centers and a printer-friendly blackline version for homework, review, or extra practice—making it easy to differentiate and extend learning anywhere.
Students will solve mostly one-step multiplication and division word problems, along with 6 engaging “guess and check” challenges to build problem-solving confidence and critical thinking.
Example problem:
“Hank the Hare needs to know a total of 36 tricks before the new magic show opens tomorrow. That means he needs to learn 5 times as many tricks as he knows today.
How many more tricks does he need to learn?”
Special Benefits of this math task card set:
- Zeros in on Common Core 4th grade standard, 4.OA.A.2 Multiply or divide to solve word problems involving multiplicative comparison, e.g. by using drawings and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem, distinguishing multiplicative comparison from additive comparison.
- Engaging cartoons and text within a Magic theme keeps your students on the task at hand
- 40 task cards in each of two sets (color and low color)
- Included teacher page gives an easy-to-use strategy for students when solving more difficult word problems
- Task cards are less intimidating to students than a worksheet full of math problems
- Free digital Easel activity is included
==========================================================================
==========================================================================
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 math word problem 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 math word problem 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 math word problem card to each student plus one sticky note. Students answer on the sticky note and place on board on the way out the door.
========================================================================
This resource includes:
- Table of Contents
- Teacher Notes
- Strategy Page (for addressing "uses drawings and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem" as this is often difficult for students.
- 2 sets of 40 Task Cards (one in full color, one in low color) to meet printing needs
- Student Answer Sheets
- Answer Keys
========================================================================
This resource is available in two other formats:
4th Grade Math Word Problem Digital Boom Card, Magic Theme 4.OA.A.2
4th Grade Math Word Problem PowerPoint, Magic Theme 4.OA.A.2
=========================================================================
Comments about this resource include:
"Great product! Thank you!"
"Thank you so much! This was awesome!"
"Kids loved these! Thank you!"
=========================================================================
If you are interested in seeing other resources in the math word problem series for 4th grade see:
Super Hero Math Word Problem Task Cards
4th Grade Math Race Math Word Problem Task Cards
OR, if you would like a discount on all 3 word problem resources for 4th grade see:
4th Grade Math Word Problem Bundle
===================================================
Follow me to receive 20% off of all of my resource...ALWAYS!!
==========================================================
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 Magic: Math Word Problem Task Cards for Common Core: 4 OA.A.2 by Jan Bernard is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License
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