CUBES Method for Solving Math Word Problems

To improve students' reading comprehension

To teach students how to write essays

To assist students in learning new vocabulary

To help students remember steps for solving math word problems

Check the solution

Circle key numbers

Calculate the answer

Create a diagram

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B

U

C

Bring in additional resources

Balance the equation

Break down the problem

Box any action words

Evaluate and determine the steps needed

Estimate the answer

Explain the problem to a peer

Eliminate all numbers

It allows them to interact with and dissect the word problem

It provides auditory instructions

It includes physical activities

It uses only text-based explanations

Evaluate the steps

Underline the question

Box action words

Circle key numbers

36.90

14.25

6.60

3

$36.90

$43.50

$14.50

$6.60

$14.25

$15.00

$14.50

$12.30