CUBES Problem-Solving Strategy

What does the 'C' in CUBES stand for?

• Circle

• Calculate

• Create

• Control

What does the 'U' in CUBES stand for?

• Understand

• Unite

• Uncover

• Underline

What does the 'B' in CUBES stand for?

• Background

• Basic

• Basis

• Box

What does the 'E' in CUBES stand for?

• Examine

• Emote

• Enforce

• Evaluate

What does the 'S' in CUBES stand for?

• Speed

• Solve

• Shape

• Size

When should you use the CUBES strategy?

• When writing a research paper.

• When learning a new language.

• When playing a musical instrument.

• When solving word problems in math.

What is the purpose of the CUBES strategy?

• To solve crossword puzzles.

• To improve memory and cognitive skills.

• To solve word problems in math.

• To create 3D models in computer graphics.

What are the steps involved in the CUBES strategy?

• C - Check the numbers, U - Understand the question, B - Bracket the keywords, E - Examine the steps, S - Solve and confirm the problem.

• C - Cross out the numbers, U - Underline the question, B - Bold the keywords, E - Estimate the steps, S - Solve and verify the problem.

• C - Circle the numbers, U - Underline the question, B - Box the keywords, E - Evaluate the steps, S - Solve and check the problem.

• C - Calculate the numbers, U - Uncover the question, B - Highlight the keywords, E - Examine the steps, S - Solve and validate the problem.

How can the CUBES strategy help in problem-solving?

• The CUBES strategy can help in problem-solving by providing a systematic approach to analyze and solve problems.

• The CUBES strategy can help in problem-solving by focusing on irrelevant details.

• The CUBES strategy can help in problem-solving by providing a random and disorganized approach.

• The CUBES strategy can help in problem-solving by creating more confusion and complexity.

Provide an example of using the CUBES strategy to solve a math problem.

• The answer will be the difference between the two numbers.

• The answer will be the product of the two numbers.

• The answer will be the calculated volume of the rectangular prism.

• The answer will be the sum of the two numbers.