Multi-Step Word Problems Task Cards | Year 3
24 two-step word problem task cards for Year 3, in our soft pastel palette, with a full black-and-white set, a student recording sheet and an answer key that shows every step.
Each card tells a short everyday story that takes two steps to solve, such as "Emma picked 13 flowers on Saturday and 14 on Sunday. She gave 7 to her grandma. How many flowers does she have left?" The problems mix addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, matched to the Year 3 Australian Curriculum (v9).
The cards sit four to an A4 page with cut lines and crop marks, and each card has a big numbered circle that matches the recording sheet, so it's easy for students to keep track.
What's included:
- 24 colour task cards in our soft pastel palette, four to an A4 page
- 24 black-and-white task cards for low-ink printing or coloured card
- Title cards in four colours (and black and white) to label your task card tub, bag or case
- Student recording sheet with a box for each card and a learning intention: "I can solve two-step problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division."
- Two-page answer key with every step written out, so you can see exactly where a student went wrong
Why teachers love it:
- Pitched at Year 3: one of three separate packs, so every student in a composite class gets the right level
- Every step in the answer key, not just the final answer
- Fits a photo case: each cut card is about 14 × 9.5 cm, so it slips into a standard 4 × 6 inch photo or craft storage case
- Low prep: print, cut and go
Perfect for:
- Year 3 problem-solving and number units
- Maths rotations, centres and small groups
- Scoot or task card walk-around games
- Early finishers, warm-ups and revision
Need the next level? See our Year 4 and Year 5 Multi-Step Word Problems Task Cards.
SPECIFICATIONS
Format: One PDF, set up for A4 paper: cover page, title cards, 24 colour task cards and 24 black-and-white task cards (four to a page, with cut lines and crop marks), recording sheet, two-page answer key and Terms of Use.
Editing: This download is not editable. The PDF is flattened to protect the design.
Printing: Open the file in a PDF reader and choose 'Fit to page' or 'Actual size'. Do a test page on plain paper first. The cards last longest printed on card and laminated.
Licence: One classroom, one teacher. Please don't share, resell or post the file online; buy an extra licence for each colleague who wants their own copy.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
You'll need a PDF reader on your device — the free Adobe Acrobat Reader is the most reliable. Double-click the downloaded file to open it.
If a page shows on screen but won't print properly, open it in Acrobat Reader, choose Print → Advanced → tick 'Print as image'.
Stuck? Contact us and we'll sort it out.
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FAQS
Where is my download?
Check your inbox (and junk folder) for the email from Mrs Edgar with your link. You can also log in to your account at mrsedgar.com.au and download it from your order.
It came as a ZIP file — how do I open it?
On a Mac, double-click it. On Windows, right-click and choose 'Extract All'. Your PDF will be inside.
Can I print in colour or black and white?
Yes. The pack has a full colour set and a full black-and-white set, so print whichever suits you. The black-and-white cards look great on coloured card.
The download won't start on my school computer.
Some school networks block downloads. Try again at home, or right-click the link and choose 'Save link as'.
