Solving Math Word Problems with the CUBES Strategy

What does the 'C' in CUBES stand for?

• Check the result

• Combine the numbers

• Circle the numbers

• Calculate the answer

Tags

CCSS.7.RP.A.3

What is the purpose of underlining the question in the CUBES strategy?

• To emphasize the question to be answered

• To identify the problem type

• To highlight the mathematical operation

• To separate it from other text

What does the 'E' in CUBES stand for?

• Examine the problem

• Eliminate wrong answers

• Estimate the answer

• Evaluate and draw

Why is it important to box the keywords in the CUBES strategy?

• To correct them

• To ignore them

• To highlight important mathematical clues

• To replace them

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

In the example problem, what operation is required to find Ken's score?

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Addition

• Division

Tags

CCSS.3.OA.D.8

Which keyword indicates subtraction in the discussed word problem?

• Combined with

• Fewer than

• More than

• Total of

Tags

CCSS.1.OA.A.1

What visual aid is suggested to help solve the example problem?

• Bar graph

• Number bond

• Pie chart

• Line plot

How many points did Ken score in the example?

• 11 points

• 15 points

• 19 points

• 4 points

Tags

CCSS.3.OA.D.8

What type of diagram is suggested for visualizing the math problem?

• Scatter plot

• Number bond

• Flowchart

• Venn diagram

Tags

CCSS.1.OA.A.1

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

• Box the keywords

• Solve and check the answer

• Draw the problem

• Underline the question

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.C.7B