Task Cards
Discover quality task cards created by Australian teachers. Browse by subject and year level to find exactly what you need.
25 resources availableSave hours of prep time with ready-to-use task cards. Our collection features thousands of teacher-created task cards covering English, maths, science, HASS and more — all aligned to the Australian Curriculum. Filter by subject and year level to find exactly what you need for your classroom.
About Task Cards Resources
Task cards are one of the most flexible and practical resources in any primary teacher's toolkit. A set of task cards can be used in dozens of different ways — as a whole-class activity, a small-group rotation, a partner game, an independent challenge, a scoot activity, or an assessment tool. Task cards keep students actively engaged with curriculum content in a hands-on, self-pacing format that suits a wide range of learning styles and classroom contexts.
TeachBuySell offers task card sets across all curriculum areas and year levels, from Foundation to Year 6. Browse maths problem-solving task cards, reading comprehension question cards, grammar and punctuation task cards, science vocabulary cards, HASS inquiry question cards, and mixed-topic review cards. Most sets include a range of difficulty levels within the one pack, making differentiation simple. Recording sheets for student responses and answer keys for self-checking are commonly included.
Task cards are particularly popular for maths and literacy rotations, early finisher activities, and small-group targeted teaching. Many teachers use task cards as a form of formative assessment — observing which cards students find challenging helps identify who needs additional support. Browse our task cards collection to find curriculum-aligned, beautifully designed card sets that will add variety and engagement to your teaching toolkit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What subjects and topics are task cards available for?
Task cards are available across all curriculum areas including Mathematics (computation, problem solving, fractions, geometry), English (comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, phonics), Science, HASS, and more — for every year level from Foundation to Year 6.
Do task card sets include answer keys?
Most task card sets include answer keys, either printed separately or included on the back of each card. Many also include student recording sheets for documenting responses. Check individual listing descriptions for details.
How many cards are typically included in a set?
Set sizes vary by seller and topic, but most sets include between 20 and 40 task cards. Larger packs with 60 or more cards are also available. The number of cards is specified in each listing description.
Can I use task cards in a scoot activity?
Absolutely. Scoot is one of the most popular task card activities — cards are placed around the room and students rotate to each card, recording their answers on a numbered recording sheet. Many sellers specifically note that their cards are scoot-compatible.
Are task cards differentiated for different ability levels?
Many task card sets include tiered difficulty levels within the pack, or sellers provide separate beginner, standard, and extension sets. This makes it easy to differentiate by assigning different cards to different students or groups.