Butterfly Garden and Student Lunch Problems

The video tutorial introduces the CUBE strategy for solving word problems, which involves circling numbers, underlining questions, boxing keywords, eliminating unnecessary information, and solving the problem. The focus is on addition and subtraction, with examples provided to demonstrate the strategy in action. Students are encouraged to apply the CUBE strategy to their assignments.

What does the letter 'C' stand for in the Cube Strategy?

• Check

• Calculate

• Combine

• Circle numbers

Which step involves identifying the main question in the problem?

• Eliminate information

• Box in keywords

• Underline question

• Circle numbers

Which keyword is associated with addition?

• Fewer than

• Total

• Subtract

• Decrease

Which keyword is associated with subtraction?

• Sum

• Increase

• Combine

• Difference

In the subtraction example, what is the total number of students eating lunch?

• 612

• 23

• 589

• 500

What is the final answer to the subtraction problem involving the cafeteria?

• 500 students

• 612 students

• 589 students

• 23 students

In the addition example, how many butterflies will be brought to the garden?

• 500

• 1,641

• 316

• 1,325

What is the total number of butterflies in the garden after the addition?

• 1,325

• 316

• 500

• 1,641

Which step involves removing unnecessary information from the problem?

• Underline question

• Circle numbers

• Box in keywords

• Eliminate information

What is the final step in the Cube Strategy?

• Underline question

• Circle numbers

• Solve, show work, and check

• Box in keywords