Summit Expedition Guided Practice Worksheet
High-Altitude Logistics
SUMMIT EXPEDITION LOG
Topic: Multi-Step Addition & Subtraction Word Problems
Name:
Date:
CUBES Problem-Solving Guide
C Circle Key Numbers
U Underline The Question
B Box Action Words
E Evaluate What steps?
S Solve Check steps
Expedition Mission #14
Gear Prep
The Summit Squad is packing up backpacks for their big mountain climb up Mount Everest! To stay warm and safe, the team needs 14,850 grams of yummy food and 12,465 grams of warm winter coats for Camp I. They also need 9,780 grams of cooking fuel for Camp II. The team can only carry a total weight of 45,000 grams in their backpacks.
How many grams of weight do they have left over for their sleeping bags?
Use the guide above to circle numbers, underline the question, and box key math action words in this block first!
What I Know (Facts & Data)
What to Do (My Math Strategy Plan)
STEP 1:
STEP 2:
STEP 3:
My Work & Solution
Show all calculation steps clearly
Final Checked Solution:
The squad has
grams left over.
Final Checklist:
Circled Numbers Underlined Question Boxed Key Action Words Checked My Calculation
Summit Expedition Worksheet Answer Key
Teacher's Key & Guide
SUMMIT EXPEDITION LOG [ANSWER KEY]
Topic: Multi-Step Addition & Subtraction Word Problems
Grade 5 Curriculum Ready
CUBES Strategy Guidelines (Standard Exemplar)
C Circle Key Numbers
U Underline The Question
B Box Action Words
E Evaluate What steps?
S Solve Check steps
Visual Markup & Annotation Guide
Exemplar
The Summit Squad is packing up backpacks for their big mountain climb up Mount Everest! To stay warm and safe, the team needs C (Circle) 14,850 grams of yummy food and 12,465 grams of warm winter coats for Camp I. They also need 9,780 grams of cooking fuel for Camp II. The team can B (Box Action Words) only carry a total weight of 45,000 grams in their backpacks.
U (Underline) How many grams of weight do they have left over for their sleeping bags?
What I Know (Facts & Data)
• Food weight: 14,850 grams
• Warm coats weight: 12,465 grams
• Cooking fuel weight: 9,780 grams
• Total carrying capacity limit: 45,000 grams
What to Do (My Math Strategy Plan)
STEP 1: Add the weights of the food, coats, and fuel.
STEP 2: Subtract that total sum from 45,000 grams.
STEP 3: Label the final answer clearly in grams (g).
Exemplar Math Calculations
All Steps Checked
Step 1: Sum the Supplies
14,850(food)
+ 12,465(coats)
27,315
27,315
+ 9,780(fuel)
37,095g total
Step 2: Find Leftovers
45,000(limit)
- 37,095(supplies)
7,905g left
Check: 37,095 + 7,905 = 45,000 (Correct!)
Final Checked Solution:
The squad has
7,905
grams left over.
Grading Criteria Met:
CUBES Annotated
Multi-Step addition accurate
Regrouping subtraction correct