CUBES Strategy for Solving Math Word Problems

What does the letter 'C' in CUBES stand for?

• Check

• Combine

• Circle

• Calculate

What is the first step in solving a math word problem using the CUBES strategy?

• Box the action words

• Evaluate the steps

• Underline the question

• Circle the key numbers

What does 'U' represent in the CUBES strategy?

• Unify

• Underline

• Use

• Understand

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

Which action involves boxing words in the CUBES strategy?

• Identifying numbers

• Highlighting questions

• Marking action words

• Checking answers

What is the purpose of evaluating in the CUBES strategy?

• To find the correct answer

• To plan the solution steps

• To underline the question

• To circle the numbers

Tags

CCSS.7.NS.A.3

Why is it important to box action words in math problems?

• To ignore them

• To underline them

• To highlight them

• To erase them

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

How do you verify your solution in the CUBES method?

• By asking a friend

• By adding the numbers again

• By checking the steps

• By subtracting the numbers

Tags

CCSS.4.OA.A.3

What mathematical operation was primarily used in the example problem?

• Division

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Addition

Tags

CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

What total distance did Victoria travel according to the problem?

• 19 blocks

• 5 blocks

• 24 blocks

• 12 blocks

Tags

CCSS.3.OA.D.8

What does the 'S' in CUBES stand for?

• Summarize

• Select

• Solve

• Subtract

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.C.7B