Solving Two-Step Word Problems in 3rd Grade

Miss Hobson teaches how to solve a two-step word problem using the CUBES method. The problem involves Evan sharing cookies equally among nine people. The CUBES method involves circling key numbers, underlining the question, boxing math action words, evaluating the problem, and solving it using diagrams. The solution is found by dividing the total number of cookies by the number of people, resulting in each person receiving four cookies. The lesson concludes with writing the solution as an equation.

What is the first step in the CUBES method?

• Circle key numbers

• Underline the question

• Box math action words

• Evaluate the problem

How many boxes of cookies does Evan have?

• Four

• Two

• One

• Three

What is the second step in the CUBES method?

• Circle key numbers

• Box math action words

• Underline the question

• Evaluate the problem

What should you do after boxing the math action words?

• Evaluate the problem

• Draw a tape diagram

• Underline the question

• Circle key numbers

How many cookies are in the first box?

• 9

• 36

• 12

• 24

What is the total number of cookies Evan has?

• 12

• 48

• 36

• 24

How many people does Evan share the cookies with?

• 12

• 9

• 8

• 6

How many equal parts should the tape diagram be divided into?

• 6

• 8

• 9

• 12

How many cookies does each person get?

• 5

• 4

• 3

• 6

Which equation correctly represents the problem?

• 36 + 9 = 45

• 36 - 9 = 27

• 36 / 9 = 4

• 36 * 9 = 324