FREE Differentiated Math Task Cards & Reference Sheets | Grades 6-10 Sample
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Quick overview
## About This Resource
The **Free Differentiated Math Task Cards Sample** is an **11-page ready-to-use preview for Grades 6–10** designed to show how a structured **3-tier math differentiation system** can support learners working at different levels within the same classroom.
The sample includes differentiated **Foundation, On-Level, and Challenge task cards** covering **number sense and operations and geometry**, along with reference sheets, worked examples, progress tracking, teacher differentiation guidance, and complete answer keys. The tiered format allows teachers to provide more structured support, grade-level application, or additional mathematical challenge without creating separate resources from scratch.
Product description
Overview Looking for a way to meet the diverse needs of your mixed-ability math classroom without spending hours scaffolding? Download this **FREE premium sample** of my best-selling differentiated math system! Designed specifically for **Grades 6–10** and fully IEP-friendly, this resource gives you a hands-on look at how the **3-Tier differentiation system (Foundation, On-Level, Challenge)** works in action.
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### 📚 WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THIS FREE SAMPLE (11 PAGES):
**8 Differentiated Task Cards:** 4 cards from Strand 1 (Number Sense) and 4 cards from Strand 3 (Geometry), explicitly color-coded into 3 tiers:
**Foundation (Green):** Procedural fluency & single-step problems. **On-Level (Blue):** Multi-step & application. **Challenge (Red):** Advanced reasoning & reverse-thinking.
**4 Two-Sided Reference Sheets:** 2 sheets for Strand 1 and 2 sheets for Strand 3. **Side A:** Formulas/Vocabulary **Side B:** Worked Examples
**Student Self-Tracking Progress Chart (Sample):** A preview of the full tracking system to empower student ownership.
**Teacher Differentiation Guide (Condensed):** Explains the 3-tier system and IEP grouping strategies.
**Complete Answer Keys:** Full worked solutions for all 8 sample task cards.
### 🎯 SKILLS COVERED IN THIS SAMPLE
**Strand 1 – Number Sense & Operations:** Integer operations (adding/subtracting negatives) and order of operations.
**Strand 3 – Geometry:** Complementary angles, area of triangles, Pythagorean theorem, and coordinate plane distance.
### 💡 HOW TO USE THIS FREEBIE
**Math Centers:** Test drive the 3-tier system by assigning different tiers to different station groups.
**IEP Implementations:** See how the Foundation tier and Reference Sheets provide the scaffolding described for students with math IEPs.
**Small Group Intervention:** Use the worked examples on the reference sheets to guide mini-lessons.
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The full resource covers **all 5 strands** with **1,000+ pages of content**.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are included in this free sample?
This free sample includes **11 pages**.
How many task cards are included?
The sample includes **8 differentiated task cards**—4 from Strand 1 and 4 from Strand 3.
What are the three task-card tiers?
The sample uses **Foundation, On-Level, and Challenge** tiers.
What topics are covered in the sample?
Strand 1 covers **integer operations and order of operations**. Strand 3 covers **complementary angles, area of triangles, the Pythagorean theorem, and coordinate-plane distance**.
Are reference sheets included?
Yes. The sample includes **4 two-sided reference sheets**, with formulas/vocabulary on one side and worked examples on the other.
Are answer keys included?
Yes. **Complete worked solutions for all 8 sample task cards** are included.
Does the sample include differentiation guidance?
Yes. A **condensed Teacher Differentiation Guide** explains the 3-tier system and IEP grouping strategies.
What grades is this sample designed for?
It is designed specifically for **Grades 6–10**.
What is included in the full resource?
The full differentiated math resource covers **all 5 strands** and is described as containing **1,000+ pages of content and 200 task cards**.
