C.U.B.E.S. Strategy for Word Problems

Mr. Fledderjohann's Math Moment introduces the CUBES strategy for solving word problems. CUBES stands for Circle, Underline, Box, Evaluate, and Solve. Each step is explained in detail, followed by a practical example where students apply the strategy to solve a problem about lollipops. The video concludes with a review of the steps and encourages consistent practice.

What does the C in C.U.B.E.S. stand for?

• Calculate

• Count

• Compare

• Circle

Which step involves identifying the question being asked in the problem?

• Circle

• Underline

• Box

• Evaluate

What is the purpose of the 'Box' step in the C.U.B.E.S. strategy?

• To identify math action words

• To underline the question

• To solve the problem

• To highlight numbers

What should you do if a number is in word form during the 'Circle' step?

• Underline it

• Write it in number form above the word

• Box it

• Ignore it

In the sample problem, what operation is indicated by the word 'altogether'?

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Addition

• Division

How many lollipops do Jack and Britney have together?

• 12

• 10

• 15

• 14

What is the final step in the C.U.B.E.S. strategy?

• Evaluate

• Solve

• Circle

• Box

Which step involves creating a number sentence or equation?

• Solve

• Underline

• Circle

• Evaluate

What is the main benefit of using the C.U.B.E.S. strategy?

• It makes problems more complex

• It helps in organizing and solving word problems

• It reduces the number of steps

• It focuses only on numbers

What is the key to mastering the C.U.B.E.S. strategy?

• Skipping steps

• Only using it for easy problems

• Practicing consistently

• Memorizing all math problems