CUBES Math Strategy Word Problems Challenge

The video introduces the CUBES method for solving math problems, which involves circling numbers, underlining questions, boxing action words, evaluating the question, and solving the problem. It emphasizes the importance of identifying keywords to determine the correct mathematical operations, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The video also highlights the need to sometimes use multiple operations to find the correct answer. It concludes with a call to action to engage with more content.

What is the first step in the CUBES strategy for solving math problems?

• Circle the numbers

• Underline the question

• Box the math words

• Evaluate the steps

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

What does 'U' stand for in the CUBES strategy?

• Understand the problem

• Underline the question

• Unbox the numbers

• Use the numbers

Which action is associated with 'B' in the CUBES method?

• Balance the equation

• Break the problem

• Build the equation

• Box the math words

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CCSS.7.EE.B.4A

What should you do after evaluating the question in the CUBES strategy?

• Circle the numbers again

• Solve the problem

• Review the problem

• Box the keywords

Which keyword indicates a subtraction operation?

• Total

• Difference

• Sum

• Each

Tags

CCSS.4.OA.A.3

Which operation is suggested by the word 'increase'?

• Multiplication

• Division

• Subtraction

• Addition

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

What does 'each' usually indicate in math problems?

• Subtraction

• None of the above

• Multiplication or Division

• Addition

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CCSS.5.OA.A.1

CCSS.5.OA.A.2

What should you do if multiple operations are needed to solve a problem?

• Check the text for keywords

• Choose the easiest operation

• Use only addition

• Guess the answer

What is the final step in the CUBES strategy?

• Solve the problem

• Check and recheck

• Underline the question

• Evaluate the question

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

How should you approach a math problem according to the video?

• Skip difficult questions

• Ask for help immediately

• Follow the CUBES strategy

• Randomly start solving

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.C.7B