CUBES Math Strategy: Engaging with Word Problems

What is the first step in the CUBES method?

• Evaluate the question

• Box the math words

• Circle the numbers

• Underline the question

What should you do after circling the numbers?

• Underline the question

• Box the math words

• Evaluate the question

• Solve the problem

Which of the following is a math action word?

• Number

• Evaluate

• Sum

• Question

What does the 'B' in CUBES stand for?

• Break the problem into steps

• Begin solving

• Box the math action words

• Balance the equation

What is the purpose of underlining the question?

• To identify the numbers

• To find out what is being asked

• To evaluate the problem

• To highlight the math action words

What should you do after defining the action?

• Solve the problem

• Circle the numbers

• Underline the question

• Evaluate the question

What is the final step in the CUBES method?

• Box the math words

• Circle the numbers

• Underline the question

• Check and recheck

What does 'E' in CUBES stand for?

• Evaluate the question

• Estimate the answer

• Eliminate wrong options

• Explain the solution

What should you do after solving the problem?

• Circle the numbers

• Underline the question

• Check and recheck

• Box the math words

What is the purpose of breaking the problem into steps?

• To make it easier to solve

• To box the math words

• To underline the question

• To identify the numbers