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Strategies for Solving Math Word 
Problems 
By 
Melissa Winfield-Corbett
Toolbox Method
Toolbox Method B 
Having a toolbox of 
resources at ones 
disposal is a great way 
to differentiate 
instruction. Students 
an use a method that 
works best for them.
UPS ✔ Method
BUGS Method
Cubes Method 
The CUBES Method 
is great for visual 
learners. It allows 
them to interact 
with the word 
problem by 
dissecting it and 
critically analyzing 
it.
Steps Method 
The STEPS Method 
provides students 
with a sequential 
structure to follow 
when solving word 
problems.
Step by Step Method 
The Step by Step Method provides 
students with a sequential structure 
to follow when solving word 
problems. It works well for 
students who are logical and 
sequential in their thinking.
Citations 
• http://mcdn.teacherspayteachers.com/thumbitem/CUBES-Math-Problem-Solving-• http://4thgradecrocs.weebly.com/uploads/1/2/6/0/12609429/1545175_orig.jpg 
• http://mathandliteracytogether.weebly.com/uploads/1/7/5/2/17524035/229064780_• http://ldasudbury.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/ups_cone.jpg 
• http://www.teachersupplysource.com/images/D/EDR-CD-6343-D.jpg 
• http://4.bp.blogspot.com/- 
sWoDhmd0t6k/Urci76aAASI/AAAAAAAACwQ/kinAOZzUmkY/s400/Slide41 
.png 
• http://www.future-edge. 
com/blackboard/MathM3D212/images/operations.jpg 
• http://ind.ccio.co/Z4/PC/C7/269653096409002673uF9CJ8Tlc.jpg

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Strategies for solving math word problems

  • 1. Strategies for Solving Math Word Problems By Melissa Winfield-Corbett
  • 3. Toolbox Method B Having a toolbox of resources at ones disposal is a great way to differentiate instruction. Students an use a method that works best for them.
  • 6.
  • 7. Cubes Method The CUBES Method is great for visual learners. It allows them to interact with the word problem by dissecting it and critically analyzing it.
  • 8. Steps Method The STEPS Method provides students with a sequential structure to follow when solving word problems.
  • 9. Step by Step Method The Step by Step Method provides students with a sequential structure to follow when solving word problems. It works well for students who are logical and sequential in their thinking.
  • 10. Citations • http://mcdn.teacherspayteachers.com/thumbitem/CUBES-Math-Problem-Solving-• http://4thgradecrocs.weebly.com/uploads/1/2/6/0/12609429/1545175_orig.jpg • http://mathandliteracytogether.weebly.com/uploads/1/7/5/2/17524035/229064780_• http://ldasudbury.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/ups_cone.jpg • http://www.teachersupplysource.com/images/D/EDR-CD-6343-D.jpg • http://4.bp.blogspot.com/- sWoDhmd0t6k/Urci76aAASI/AAAAAAAACwQ/kinAOZzUmkY/s400/Slide41 .png • http://www.future-edge. com/blackboard/MathM3D212/images/operations.jpg • http://ind.ccio.co/Z4/PC/C7/269653096409002673uF9CJ8Tlc.jpg