Measurement Word Problems Challenge

Mrs. McGrath introduces the CUBES method for solving word problems, which involves circling important numbers, underlining the question, boxing keywords, writing the equation, and solving it. The video demonstrates this method through three examples: comparing tape lengths, adding paintbrush lengths, and comparing pencil lengths. Each example illustrates how to identify key information and decide whether to add or subtract to find the solution.

What does the 'C' in CUBES stand for?

• Count the objects

• Calculate the answer

• Create a diagram

• Circle the important numbers

What operation is suggested by the keyword 'longer'?

• Multiplication

• Division

• Addition

• Subtraction

What does the 'E' in CUBES stand for?

• Erase unnecessary information

• Examine the problem

• Estimate the answer

• Write the Equation

How many steps are in the CUBES strategy?

• 5

• 4

• 6

• 3

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

• Underline the question

• Box in keywords

• Solve the equation

• Circle the important numbers

How do we determine the operation to use in the second problem?

• By guessing

• By the keyword 'in all'

• By measuring

• By the length of objects

What is the result of adding 16 inches and 8 inches?

• 24 inches

• 16 inches

• 8 inches

• 32 inches

What keyword indicates subtraction in the third problem?

• Sum

• Together

• Fewer

• Total

What is the difference in length between Stacy's and Lisa's pencils?

• 34 inches

• 10 inches

• 14 inches

• 24 inches

Why do we need to measure the pencils in the third problem?

• To find their color

• To determine their owner

• To calculate their difference in length

• To decide which is prettier