EMSA Testing Strategies Foldable

It’s Easy! Just remember

CUBES

How can I do well on the test??

First, set up your three pieces of paper:

Place one piece on desk

Lay next piece on top with a little finger worth of space

Repeat with the last piece

Now flip the papers over and fold in half

Your paper should look like this:

Raise your hand if you need any help

Each letter stands for a different way to attack the questions.

Copy each letter and the strategy on your foldable like this:

Then copy the notes and examples inside.

Now, what does CUBES have to do with testing?

C – Circle key numbers

This means that if you see numbers in the question, circle them!

C – circle key numbers

What answer is the question asking for?

Look for question marks and underline the WHOLE question.

U – underline the question

Add, sum, together, total Subtract, difference, left Multiply, times, product Divide, quotient, break into

B – box any action words

Make a plan – where do you go from here?

Label steps in order on the problem so that you don’t forget any steps.

E –evaluate (what steps do I take)

After following all the steps, go back and CHECK your work.

If you had to add to get the answer, try subtracting those numbers and see if you get the original number.

S – Solve and Check

Each pair of students will receive a sample question.

Use CUBES to solve the question.

Raise your hand if you need any help.

Let’s check your understanding.