TIPS FOR INTERPRETING AND SOLVING MATEHEMATICAL PROBLEMS CONSEJOS PARA INTERPRETAR Y RESOLVER PROBLEMAS MATEMÁTICOS (From http://tccl.rit.albany.edu ) (From http://3-6freeresources.blogspot.no ) CUBES C – Circle the key numbers. If they are written in word form, write the standard form above the words. U – Underline the question. What are you being asked to solve? B – Box any Math ACTION words. These key words will tell you what to do to solve the problem. E – Evaluate what STEPS you should take to solve the problem. Eliminate any information you do not need. S – Solve and check. Does my answer make sense? How can I double check my work?