CUBES
4th graders learn a problem solving strategy called CUBES. This strategy is a structured way to solve any math story problem. Students are not expected to be able to use all steps independently in the beginning. This will come as they have more practice.
C: Circle key numbers and units
What do I know?
U: Underline the question
What am I being asked to solve?
B: Box math “action” words
Am I going to add, subtract, multiply, or divide?
E:Evaluate and eliminate
What steps do I take?
Is there information I don’t need?
S: Show your work and check
Does my answer make sense?
How can I double check?
4th graders learn a problem solving strategy called CUBES. This strategy is a structured way to solve any math story problem. Students are not expected to be able to use all steps independently in the beginning. This will come as they have more practice.
C: Circle key numbers and units
What do I know?
U: Underline the question
What am I being asked to solve?
B: Box math “action” words
Am I going to add, subtract, multiply, or divide?
E:Evaluate and eliminate
What steps do I take?
Is there information I don’t need?
S: Show your work and check
Does my answer make sense?
How can I double check?