Help your students tackle word problems with confidence using the CUBES Strategy Posters & Notebook Printables!
This resource provides everything you need to introduce, reinforce, and practice the CUBES strategy—an easy-to-remember method for breaking down and solving math word problems.
What’s Included:
✅ CUBES Posters – Colorful, student-friendly visuals that outline each step of the strategy:
Circle the numbers
Underline the question
Box the key words
Evaluate the problem
Solve and check
Includes posters with step-by-step directions plus keyword posters for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to support vocabulary development.
✅ Interactive Notebook Printables – Cut-and-paste pages that let students practice CUBES in their math notebooks. Each page features:
An example problem with worked-out steps
A “Try It!” problem for independent practice
Grade-level word problems (2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade) that combine addition, subtraction, and multi-step reasoning
Perfect For:
Whole group instruction
Guided math small groups
Math centers
Interactive notebooks
Test prep & spiral review
Why Teachers Love It:
This resource saves planning time while giving students consistent practice with a proven strategy. The posters make a great classroom reference, while the notebook printables encourage independent problem-solving and accountability. Students don’t just find the answer—they show their thinking step-by-step!
Make word problems less intimidating and build student confidence with the CUBES Posters & Notebook Printables!
Help your students tackle word problems with confidence using the CUBES Strategy Posters & Notebook Printables!
This resource provides everything you need to introduce, reinforce, and practice the CUBES strategy—an easy-to-remember method for breaking down and solving math word problems.
What’s Included:
✅ CUBES Posters – Colorful, student-friendly visuals that outline each step of the strategy:
Circle the numbers
Underline the question
Box the key words
Evaluate the problem
Solve and check
Includes posters with step-by-step directions plus keyword posters for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to support vocabulary development.
✅ Interactive Notebook Printables – Cut-and-paste pages that let students practice CUBES in their math notebooks. Each page features:
An example problem with worked-out steps
A “Try It!” problem for independent practice
Grade-level word problems (2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade) that combine addition, subtraction, and multi-step reasoning
Perfect For:
Whole group instruction
Guided math small groups
Math centers
Interactive notebooks
Test prep & spiral review
Why Teachers Love It:
This resource saves planning time while giving students consistent practice with a proven strategy. The posters make a great classroom reference, while the notebook printables encourage independent problem-solving and accountability. Students don’t just find the answer—they show their thinking step-by-step!
Make word problems less intimidating and build student confidence with the CUBES Posters & Notebook Printables!
