Name: Multi-Step Word Problems Task Cards
Brand: Mrs Edgar
Price: 2.5 AUD
Availability: InStock

Multi-step word problem activity set featuring colourful task cards and a matching answer recording sheet. Helps students practise solving two-step addition and subtraction problems using real-life maths scenarios and critical thinking skills.

Set of colourful multi-step word problem task cards designed to strengthen addition and subtraction problem-solving skills. Features engaging real-life scenarios involving money, flowers, books, balloons, and more to help students practise solving two-step maths problems independently or in small groups.

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Multi-step word problems that push students to think — not just calculate.

These Multi-Step Word Problems Task Cards are a challenging and effective set of printable maths resources for Australian primary school students in Years 3–5. Each task card presents a real-world problem that requires students to complete two or more steps to reach the answer — applying addition, subtraction, multiplication and division in combination. This is exactly the kind of deep thinking that the Australian Curriculum's problem-solving proficiency strand is designed to develop.

Aligned to the Australian Curriculum Mathematics strand (Number and Algebra — Problem Solving) and available as a no-prep instant download.

Why teachers love it:

Develops higher-order thinking — students must plan, sequence and self-check their working
Curriculum-aligned — directly addresses the problem-solving proficiency strand of the Australian Curriculum
Real-world context — problems are set in authentic, relatable scenarios
Zero prep — instant download, print and cut

Perfect for:

Years 3–5 Australian primary classrooms
Multi-step problem solving and mathematical reasoning tasks
Australian Curriculum Mathematics — Problem Solving and Reasoning proficiency strands
Maths extension, fast finisher and assessment activities

What's included:
A set of printable multi-step word problem task cards covering all four operations. Print, cut and laminate for long-term use. Designed for individual or paired student use.

Print and go — your problem-solving lesson is sorted. 🖨️

SPECIFICATIONS

Format: PDF, set up for A4 paper. Exactly what's inside is listed above.

Editing: This download is not editable. The PDF is flattened to protect the design and the artists' work we license.

Printing: Open the file in a PDF reader and choose 'Fit to page' or 'Actual size'. Do a test page on plain paper first — card, colour and black-and-white all print well.

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.

OUR HAPPINESS GUARANTEE

We want you to love every Mrs Edgar resource. If something isn't right, contact us within 30 days and we'll make it right. Because this is a digital file we can't refund a download that has already been opened, but we will always help you get it working. See our Returns Policy.

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 PDFs will be inside.

Can I print in colour or black and white?
Yes. Our resources are designed to work both ways; black-and-white versions 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'.