Tropical Botanical CUBES Math Strategy Clings

CUBES Math Word Problem Display | Whiteboard Strategy Clings

Equip your students with a concrete, reliable system to deconstruct complex math word problems without the overwhelm.

Math word problems can often look like a confusing wall of text to young learners. The CUBES Math Word Problem Whiteboard Display is an interactive, high-visibility reference tool designed to anchor the proven CUBES problem-solving strategy directly on your dry-erase board. By visually breaking down the text into actionable, bite-sized steps, you give your students a repeatable blueprint to identify key data, choose the correct operation, and solve with confidence.

This modular static cling system is engineered to adapt flawlessly to your daily math routines. Use it as a permanent anchor chart on your main command center, or place the clings directly next to your "Problem of the Day" to physically model the steps with your class. Choose from our baseline letter headings or upgrade to include the explicit, contextual instruction cards to build true student independence!

Why Teachers Love It

• Deconstructs Word Problems: Provides a built-in, visual checklist that stops students from rushing or guessing, forcing them to deeply analyze the problem before solving.
• Perfect for Daily Modeling: Serves as a beautiful, interactive board layout where you and your class can circle, underline, and box individual elements together during guided practice.
• Premium Static Grip Technology: Holds firmly to your whiteboard or classroom glass without adhesive.
• Zero Prep Time: Ditch the late-night printing, tedious cutting, and heavy laminating sheets. This professional writing system arrives perfectly pre-cut, and ready to apply.

The CUBES Strategy Breakdown

This comprehensive math system guides students through every phase of a multi-step word problem:

• C – Circle: Circle the numbers. (What does each number represent?)
• U – Underline: Underline the question. (What are you trying to find?)
• B – Box: Box the key words. (Put a box around clue words. Clues help you choose the operation.)
• E – Evaluate: Evaluate and plan. (What do I know? What do I need to find out? Which operation makes sense?)
• S – Solve: Solve and check. (Show your work. Does my answer make sense? How can I double-check?)

Package Configurations (Choose Your Option)

1. CUBES Letters Only Set (5 Clings): Includes the 5 core high-visibility strategy headers (C-U-B-E-S). Each individual cling displays the strategy letter along with its core action word (Circle, Underline, Box, Evaluate, Solve) on a 4.5" cling.
2. Letters & Contextual Instruction Clings Set: Includes the 5 core letter headers plus 5 matching contextual instruction cards to place directly alongside them. These explicitly spell out the critical student guiding questions to completely eliminate problem-solving confusion.

Tailor Your Display (Configure at Checkout)

• Choose Your Heading Shape: Clean Square or classic Round borders for the 4.5" letter clings.
• Select Your Font: Choose from 30+ signature font options to match your personal classroom "vibe."
• Choose Your Font Accent Color: Personalize your text display with Black, White, or a beautifully Coordinating Color.

Storage & Binder Integration

"Binder Ready" Details: If you pick "yes" for "Binder Ready" clings, the clings will arrive on "Binder Ready" sheets. Each sheet is 8.5x14" and fits into a legal-size three ring binder. "Binder Ready" sheets come hole punched and ready for storage. Read more about "Binder Ready" sheets here.