When teaching students how to solve word problems using this strategy can help them analyze the problem.
CUBES is an acronym that stands for CIRCLE the important numbers, UNDERLINE the question, BOX the key words, ELIMINATE unnecessary information, and SOLVE, SHOW your work, and Ask yourself, "Does it makes SENSE?"
Students can take notes on the sheet with black lines while making making an anchor chart. Student copy can be placed in a math folder or binder while the anchor chart can be post