These task cards provide practice for students with solving one-step and two-step equations - both in straightforward equation form and word problem form.

Give your students the practice they actually need to master solving equations with this comprehensive set of 40 Equation Task Cards. Designed for middle school math and intervention, this resource includes one‑step equations, two‑step equations, and real‑world word problems that build confidence and fluency with every card.

Perfect for stations, partner work, warm‑ups, small‑group instruction, or independent practice — and the included recording sheet makes it easy to check work and track understanding.

A student record sheet, answer banks, and an answer key are included.

What’s Included

• 40 Equation Task Cards • One‑step equations (all operations) • Two‑step equations • Real‑world word problems
• Student Recording Sheet Organized space for equations, work, and solutions
• Answer Keys Includes both equation forms and final solutions
• Mixed Answer Banks Great for self‑checking, error analysis, or differentiation

Skills Covered

• Solving one‑step equations
• Solving two‑step equations
• Translating word problems into equations
• Using inverse operations
• Checking solutions
• Applying equations to real‑world contexts

Why Teachers Love These Task Cards

• Easy to prep — print, cut, and go
• Perfect for math centers, stations, or early finishers
• Supports differentiation and small‑group instruction
• Encourages students to show work and justify their steps
• Includes a wide variety of problem types to build mastery

Classroom Uses

• Warm‑ups or bell ringers
• Exit tickets
• Partner or group practice
• Math workshop rotations
• Intervention or tutoring
• Test prep and review

Perfect For

• 6th Grade Math
• 7th Grade Math
• 8th Grade Math
• Pre‑Algebra
• Special Education & Intervention
• Homeschool