Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with this math activity about measurement word problems. Use this set of 12 task cards with your 2nd grade students to practice using standard units of measurement to solve word problems.

The cards feature objects related to St. Patrick's Day, like shamrocks and leprechauns, to help students stay engaged and have fun. They are great for use in small group or whole group instruction, and can also be used for math centers, independent work, and even homework! An answer key and recording sheet are included. Enjoy the luck of the Irish with these festive task cards!

Product includes:

• answer sheet

• 12 addition/subtraction measurement word problem task cards

• 12 addition/subtraction measurement word problems full page (same problems as task cards)

• answer key for word problems

Why use these word problem task cards?

• The task cards are perfect to put around the room and have your students walk around to solve problems. It gets them up moving around!

• These cards would work well for Scoot.

• The full-sized version gives you an easy way to review each problem at the end of class.

Aligned with Common Core State Standards:

• 2.MD.5: Use addition and subtraction within 100 to solve word problems involving lengths that are given in the same units, e.g., by using drawings (such as drawings of rulers) and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.

Ways to Use in Your Classroom

Do you need an easy activity to leave for a substitute? Just print and leave with a substitute! Quick and easy prep for an engaging practice while you are absent.

Do your students need to get up and move around? Place the task cards all around the classroom. Students will need to walk to get to the next problem. Sure beats sitting in a chair all class!

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