What others say

"This was a good resource to use with my 3rd graders when practicing multi-step word problems with addition and multiplication. We could physically take the cards and underline, highlight all the information we needed to figure out the problem."

Celeste O.

"This is a great resource for special education. I like there is space for the kids to solve their problems too. "

Shelby C.

Description

Your students will LOVE this set of 32 digital and printable ADDITION & SUBTRACTION story problems that require students to complete multi-step processes in order to find the solution. Each story challenges students to add, subtract, or both to find the answer to an engaging question.

This resource includes:

32 Multi-Step Word Problems Task Cards
DIGITAL ACCESS via interactive Google Slides!
Answer Key and Recording Sheet

Digital Version Information: This resource now includes digital access for distance learning. Each card is on its own slide and includes the word problem, circles for students to circle the numbers, highlight bars for students to highlight the question, a place for students to input their equation, and a place for the answer.

Grade Levels: These multi-step task cards are best suited for grades 4+ as they require students to multiply and divide larger numbers.

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Add & Subtract Multi-Step Word Problems

Name: Add & Subtract Multi-Step Word Problems
Brand: Teaching With a Mountain View
SKU: 688056
Price: 3.29 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.76 (855 reviews)

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Highlights

Digital downloads

Google Apps

Grades

3rd - 6th

Subjects

Basic Operations, Math, Math Test Prep

Standards

CCSS3.NBT.A.2

CCSS4.NBT.B.4

CCSS3.OA.D.8

What others say

Celeste O.

"This is a great resource for special education. I like there is space for the kids to solve their problems too. "

Shelby C.

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Description

This resource includes:

32 Multi-Step Word Problems Task Cards
DIGITAL ACCESS via interactive Google Slides!
Answer Key and Recording Sheet

Addition & Subtraction Word Problems Task Card Bundle

Multi-Step Word Problems for Multiplication & Division

Multi-Step Word Problems with All Operations

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Rated 5 out of 5

May 7, 2026

Met expectations

Great value

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This was a good resource to use with my 3rd graders when practicing multi-step word problems with addition and multiplication. We could physically take the cards and underline, highlight all the information we needed to figure out the problem.

Celeste O.

239 reviews

Grades taught: 3rd

Student populations: Learning difficulties

Great resource

Rated 5 out of 5

April 14, 2026

Great for decoding and practicing the various steps needed in order to solve word problems!

Lauren R.

82 reviews • Maryland

Grades taught: 4th

Great Resource!

Rated 5 out of 5

March 25, 2026

User friendly with my third graders and allowed them to practice skills

Angela C.

129 reviews • Georgia

Grades taught: 3rd, 4th, 5th

A helpful resource

Rated 4 out of 5

March 3, 2026

Met expectations

Great value

Standards-aligned

This is a great resource to practice math problems with multi-steps

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144 reviews • North Carolina

Grades taught: 3rd

Student populations: Autism, Emerging bilinguals, Learning difficulties, Mild to severe disabilities

great resource

Rated 5 out of 5

February 8, 2026

This was perfect for helping students learn howt o dissect word problems.

misty L.

494 reviews • Nevada

Grades taught: K

Student populations: Emerging bilinguals

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Rated 5 out of 5

January 21, 2026

Met expectations

Great value

Standards-aligned

Love all of their products!! It always meets the needs of my kiddos and they love the lessons too!

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649 reviews • Virginia

Grades taught: 4th

Student populations: Autism, Learning difficulties, Mild to severe disabilities

Perfect for sped

Rated 5 out of 5

January 20, 2026

Met expectations

Great value

Standards-aligned

This is a great resource for special education. I like there is space for the kids to solve their problems too.

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93 reviews • Iowa

Grades taught: PreK, K, 1st, 2nd

Well Organized

Rated 5 out of 5

January 5, 2026

This resource was very well organized and easy to follow

Ruby G.

621 reviews • Arkansas

Grades taught: 3rd

Questions & Answers

Standards

to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).

CCSS3.NBT.A.2

Fluently add and subtract within 1000 using strategies and algorithms based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction.

CCSS4.NBT.B.4

Fluently add and subtract multi-digit whole numbers using the standard algorithm.

CCSS3.OA.D.8

Solve two-step word problems using the four operations. Represent these problems using equations with a letter standing for the unknown quantity. Assess the reasonableness of answers using mental computation and estimation strategies including rounding.