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**Question Stems and Cubing**

**Content** This stratefy can be used across grades and content areas. For this example, it will be for a 7th grade mathematics class work on evaluating algebriac equations.

**Grade Level** This strategy can be uses in all grade levels. For this example, it will be for a 7th grade mathematics class work on evaluating algebriac equations.

**Curriculum Standards**

M.O.7.2.2 evaluate algebraic expressions with whole numbers, integers, absolute value and exponents using the order of operations.

**Description of Practices** -Students are divided into groups of no more than four, based on their learning style. -Each group will get a cube with different decriptions on each side. Give groups a cube with tasks that fit their learning style (i.e. auditory, visual, kinesthetic). -Each member the of the group will role the cube and complete that task. If they do not like what they roled, they can role a second time. -Student should work indivitually to complete their task, but may ask another student for help if needed. -When all members of the group finish, they share with the other members how they completed their task.

**Implementation Considerations** -Each group should have no more than four students.

**Example** This site has example of lessons using cubes for various grade levels and content areas: []

**Citation** Hollas, B. (2007). //Differentiating instruction in a whole-group setting//. Peterborough, New Hampshire: Crystal Springs Books.