Grade 7 word problem task cards

This Grade 7 worksheet practices grade 7 word problem task cards (Common Core 7.G.B.4, 7.NS.A.1c; Alberta Shape and Space 1; Alberta Shape and Space 2).

8 Grade 7 word problem task cards with cut lines, a recording sheet and an answer key.

8 problems · answer key on the last page · each version has different numbers · Print from the browser

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On this sheet

  • A bird is flying at 34 metres and a fish is swimming at −24 metres, both measured from sea level. The fish is right below the bird. How many metres apart are the bird and the fish? — answer: 58
  • At noon the temperature was 10 °C. At night it was −14 °C. By how many degrees did the temperature fall? — answer: 24
  • A circular garden has a radius of 7 metres. Use 3.14 for π. What is the area, in square metres, of the garden? — answer: 153.86

How to teach it

  1. Print the cards, cut them out, and number the stations or the desks.
  2. Each student takes a recording sheet and moves from card to card, writing each answer in its box.
  3. Mark the recording sheets with the answer key.

Questions teachers ask

How many problems are on this worksheet?
8 on one page, with the answer key on the last page.
What grade and standard is it for?
Grade 7. Common Core: 7.G.B.4, 7.NS.A.1c. Alberta: Shape and Space 1, Shape and Space 2.
Can I print more than one version?
Yes. Every version has different numbers and its own answer key. Use “Make another version” for a new one; the same version always prints the same.
How do I play scoot with task cards?
Put one card on each desk. Students answer the card at their desk on the recording sheet, then move to the next desk when you say scoot, until they have done every card.

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Grade 7 word problem task cards with recording sheet