teaching resource

Adding and Subtracting Word Problems Interactive Task Cards

Updated: 21 May 2025

Engage your students with this interactive adding and subtracting word problems activity that features a variety of problem types.

Editable: Google Slides, PowerPoint
Pages: 1 Page
Years: 1 - 2

Curriculum

ACMNA015

Represent and solve simple addition and subtraction problems using a range of strategies including counting on, partitioning and rearranging parts
ACMNA030

Solve simple addition and subtraction problems using a range of efficient mental and written strategies

VC2M1N05

Use mathematical modelling to solve practical problems involving additive situations, including simple money transactions; represent the situations with diagrams, physical and virtual materials; use calculation strategies to solve the problem <ul> <li>modelling problems involving addition and subtraction presented in stories, using a Think Board to represent the problem, solving the problem using physical materials and explaining the connections between any materials used, the Think Board diagram and the numbers within the story</li> <li>modelling simple money problems involving addition and subtraction using whole dollar amounts; for example, setting up a shop and role-playing practical problems of buying and selling goods, using addition and subtraction with play money and prices in whole dollar amounts; or solving the problem ‘I had $14 and was given $15 for my birthday’ using addition to answer the problem</li> <li>modelling a variety of different additive situations to solve practical problems; for example, keeping track of the number of people on a bus as it stops to pick up and drop off passengers or the number of people entering a lift</li> </ul>
VC2M2N06

Use mathematical modelling to solve practical problems involving additive and multiplicative situations, including money transactions; represent situations and choose calculation strategies; interpret and communicate solutions in terms of the context <ul> <li>modelling practical problems by interpreting an everyday additive or multiplicative situation; for example, making a number of purchases at a store and deciding whether to use addition, subtraction, multiplication or division to solve the problem and justifying the choice of operation, such as ‘I used subtraction to solve this problem as I knew the total and one of the parts, so I needed to subtract to find the missing part’</li> <li>modelling and solving simple money problems involving whole dollar amounts with addition, subtraction, multiplication or division, for example, ‘If each member of our class contributes $5, how much money will we have in total?’</li> <li>modelling and solving practical problems such as deciding how many people should be in each team for a game or sports event, how many teams for a given game can be filled from a class, or how to share out some food or distribute money in whole dollar amounts, including deciding what to do if there is a remainder</li> <li>modelling and solving the problem ‘How many days are there left in this year?’ by using a calendar</li> <li>modelling problems involving equal grouping and sharing in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children’s instructive games; for example, in Yangamini from the Tiwi Peoples of Bathurst Island, representing relationships with a number sentence and interpreting and communicating solutions in terms of the context</li> </ul>

teaching resource

Adding and Subtracting Word Problems Interactive Task Cards

Updated: 21 May 2025

Engage your students with this interactive adding and subtracting word problems activity that features a variety of problem types.

Editable: Google Slides, PowerPoint
Pages: 1 Page
Years: 1 - 2

Engage your students with this interactive adding and subtracting word problems activity that features a variety of problem types.

Win Big with Our Adding and Subtracting Word Problems Interactive Task Cards Activity!

Step right up to a fun and engaging way to practise maths skills with this circus and carnival-themed adding and subtracting word problems interactive activity! Perfect for reinforcing addition and subtraction skills, this self-checking activity brings the excitement of the big top to your classroom or digital learning environment. With colourful visuals and instant feedback, students stay motivated while building essential maths fluency. Each interactive task card presents a themed word problem designed to keep learners entertained and focused.

Problem types included in this adding and subtracting word problems activity:

Choosing the correct answer to a simple one or two-digit addition or subtraction word problem
Solving addition or subtraction word problems involving money
Selecting the expression that best models the given situation
Choosing the picture model that accurately represents the word problem

Bring the carnival to your classroom and watch your students’ maths confidence soar!

Using These Addition or Subtraction Word Problems Interactive Task Cards in the Classroom

These addition or subtraction word problems interactive task cards are easy to download and use. Here’s a quick-start guide to get your students learning!

Download this resource in the file format of your choice.
Assign the file to your students in Google Classroom or supply them with the link.
Tell students to put the presentation in ‘slideshow’ mode.
Students can now independently complete the activity by clicking the correct answers on the screen.

These adding and subtracting word problems interactive task cards are great for independent practice, maths stations, guided groups, partner work, or even as part of whole-group instruction.

Download This Addition Subtraction Word Problems Activity

This addition subtraction word problems activity comes in both Google Slides and PDF formats. Grab your copy by clicking the drop-down arrow on the download button and choosing the version that works best for you.

This resource was created by Kendall Britnell, a teacher and a Teach Starter collaborator.

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Curriculum

ACMNA015

Represent and solve simple addition and subtraction problems using a range of strategies including counting on, partitioning and rearranging parts
ACMNA030

Solve simple addition and subtraction problems using a range of efficient mental and written strategies

VC2M1N05

Use mathematical modelling to solve practical problems involving additive situations, including simple money transactions; represent the situations with diagrams, physical and virtual materials; use calculation strategies to solve the problem <ul> <li>modelling problems involving addition and subtraction presented in stories, using a Think Board to represent the problem, solving the problem using physical materials and explaining the connections between any materials used, the Think Board diagram and the numbers within the story</li> <li>modelling simple money problems involving addition and subtraction using whole dollar amounts; for example, setting up a shop and role-playing practical problems of buying and selling goods, using addition and subtraction with play money and prices in whole dollar amounts; or solving the problem ‘I had $14 and was given $15 for my birthday’ using addition to answer the problem</li> <li>modelling a variety of different additive situations to solve practical problems; for example, keeping track of the number of people on a bus as it stops to pick up and drop off passengers or the number of people entering a lift</li> </ul>
VC2M2N06

Use mathematical modelling to solve practical problems involving additive and multiplicative situations, including money transactions; represent situations and choose calculation strategies; interpret and communicate solutions in terms of the context <ul> <li>modelling practical problems by interpreting an everyday additive or multiplicative situation; for example, making a number of purchases at a store and deciding whether to use addition, subtraction, multiplication or division to solve the problem and justifying the choice of operation, such as ‘I used subtraction to solve this problem as I knew the total and one of the parts, so I needed to subtract to find the missing part’</li> <li>modelling and solving simple money problems involving whole dollar amounts with addition, subtraction, multiplication or division, for example, ‘If each member of our class contributes $5, how much money will we have in total?’</li> <li>modelling and solving practical problems such as deciding how many people should be in each team for a game or sports event, how many teams for a given game can be filled from a class, or how to share out some food or distribute money in whole dollar amounts, including deciding what to do if there is a remainder</li> <li>modelling and solving the problem ‘How many days are there left in this year?’ by using a calendar</li> <li>modelling problems involving equal grouping and sharing in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander children’s instructive games; for example, in Yangamini from the Tiwi Peoples of Bathurst Island, representing relationships with a number sentence and interpreting and communicating solutions in terms of the context</li> </ul>

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