CUBES Strategy in Problem Solving

CUBES Strategy in Problem Solving

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

3rd - 4th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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This video tutorial introduces parents to a math DVD series aimed at helping children with problem solving. The focus is on the CUBES strategy, an acronym for Circle, Underline, Box, Evaluate, and Solve, which guides students through solving math problems. The video explains each step in detail and applies the strategy to a sample problem involving counting pennies. Parents are encouraged to use this strategy with their children and are informed about future resources and practice problems.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main topic of the video?

Statistics

Algebra

Problem Solving

Geometry

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the 'C' in CUBES stand for?

Count

Calculate

Compare

Circle

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do after circling the key numbers?

Solve the problem

Box the numbers

Underline the question

Evaluate the steps

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which step involves identifying math action words?

Circle

Evaluate

Underline

Box

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the 'Evaluate' step in CUBES?

To circle the numbers

To determine necessary steps and eliminate unnecessary information

To solve the problem

To check the answer

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the sample problem, what does Kyle use to buy a pen?

Dollars

Nickels

Quarters

Pennies

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many pennies did Kyle use to buy the pen?

5

99

75

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