CUBES

When should I use the CUBES strategy?

• Subtraction Word Problems

• Addition Word Problems

• Multiplication Word Problems

• Division Word Problems

• ALL Word Problems

Answer explanation

CUBES is a great strategy that helps you organize ANY math word problem, even if it has multiple kinds of problems in it!

Tags

CCSS.7.NS.A.3

What does the "C" in CUBES stand for?

• Color the numbers (#s)

• Circle the numbers (#s)

What does the "U" in CUBES stand for?

• Underline the question (?)

• Underline the key words

What does the "B" in CUBES stand for?

• Black out the question (?)

• Box the key words

What does the "E" in CUBES stand for?

• Evaluate information

• (write your) Equation

• All of the Above

Answer explanation

You must evaluate to determine if the word problem has enough information or if there is too much and you need to eliminate some information before writing your equation.

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

What does the "S" in CUBES stand for?

• Solve the problem

• Show your work

• All of the above!

Answer explanation

In order to SOLVE the problem, you need to SHOW your work!

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.C.7B