CUBES Method for Word Problems

The video tutorial explains how to teach math word problems using the CUBES method. It begins with understanding the story, identifying key elements, and then applying the CUBES method by circling numbers, underlining keywords, boxing questions, and eliminating unnecessary words. Students are guided to draw models, write equations, and solve the problem, culminating in a complete understanding of the word problem.

What is the first step in the CUBES method for solving math word problems?

• Read the story and discuss it

• Underline the keywords

• Circle the numbers

• Draw a model

Why are hand movements used when teaching the CUBES method?

• To underline keywords

• To help students remember the story

• To circle the numbers

• To decide whether to add or subtract

What is the purpose of the bulletin board in the CUBES method?

• To display math problems

• To provide a space for drawing models

• To show math keywords in English and Spanish

• To list student names

What does the word 'each' indicate in a math word problem?

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

• Addition

• Division

What is the role of keywords in solving math word problems?

• They help in drawing models

• They are part of the question

• They indicate the mathematical operation

• They are used to write the equation

How do students identify the question in a word problem using the CUBES method?

• By circling the numbers

• By underlining the keywords

• By drawing a model

• By looking for the question word or mark

What should students do with words that are not important in the word problem?

• Box them

• Eliminate them

• Circle them

• Underline them

In the CUBES method, what is the significance of identifying items like 'strawberries' in the problem?

• They are not important

• They are part of the question

• They are used to write the equation

• They help in drawing the model

Why is it important to eliminate unnecessary words in a word problem?

• To make the problem shorter

• To focus on the numbers and keywords

• To make it easier to read

• To help with drawing a model

What is the purpose of drawing a model in the CUBES method?

• To visualize the problem using equal groups

• To underline the keywords

• To circle the numbers

• To eliminate unnecessary words