Solving Two Step Word Problems

The video tutorial teaches how to solve two-step word problems using the CUBES strategy. It demonstrates solving two problems: one involving adding stickers and another involving adding and subtracting rocks. Key words like 'gave', 'found', and 'lost' help determine whether to add or subtract. The tutorial emphasizes evaluating each step and ensuring all numbers are used to find the final answer.

What strategy does the teacher use to solve two-step word problems?

• None

• PEMDAS

• FOIL

• CUBES

How many stickers did Mary initially have?

• Four

• Three

• Five

• Twelve

What is the first step in the CUBES strategy as applied in the video?

• Identify keywords

• Evaluate the problem

• Underline the question

• Circle the numbers

What operation is used when 'gave' is mentioned in the context of receiving stickers?

• Multiplication

• Addition

• Division

• Subtraction

What is the total number of stickers Mary has after receiving more from her parents?

• Seven

• Twelve

• Ten

• Nine

What keyword indicates an addition in Joe's rock problem?

• Took

• Lost

• Found

• Gave

How many rocks does Joe have after finding more outside?

• Eight

• Nine

• Twelve

• Four

What does the keyword 'lost' indicate in terms of operation?

• No change

• Addition

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

Which operation did Joe perform first in his problem?

• Division

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Addition

After losing some rocks, how many does Joe end up with?

• Nine

• Twelve

• Eight

• Seven