Grade 3 December Word Problems | CUBES Math Intervention

❄️ Looking for structured December word problems with built-in intervention support for Grade 3?

This Grade 3 December Word Problems resource includes daily scaffolded math word problems designed to give students opportunities to apply their learning in real-world math situations. Created for special education, RTI, small group instruction, and intervention practice, these problems include the CUBES strategy with scaffolds built directly into the pages to support students who struggle with breaking down word problems and identifying the correct operation.

Winter- and holiday-themed scenarios help keep students engaged while reinforcing essential Grade 3 math skills in a consistent, predictable format.

📘 What’s Included:

✔️ 25 pages of December word problems
✔️ Two problems per page (50 total word problems!)
✔️ CUBES strategy embedded on every student page
✔️ Scaffolded supports for identifying key information and operations
✔️ Answer key included for quick and easy grading

🎯 Math Skills Addressed:

• Multi-digit addition and subtraction
• Multiplication and division
• Making change
• Elapsed time
• Multi-step word problems
• Real-world problem solving using the CUBES strategy

(Aligned to Grade 3 Common Core math standards)

👩🏫 Ways to Use This Resource:

◼️ Math warm-ups
◼️ Morning work
◼️ Independent practice
◼️ Homework
◼️ Small group or intervention instruction
◼️ RTI sessions
◼️ Special education math pull-outs

⭐ 5 Benefits of These Word Problems:

► No prep — just print and go
► CUBES strategy built in for easy student reference and teacher modeling
► Aligned to Common Core standards
► Consistent format helps establish predictable routines
► Flexible use for whole group, small group, intervention, or tutoring

🎯 Perfect For:

✔️ Special education teachers
✔️ Math interventionists
✔️ RTI / Tier 2 & Tier 3 instruction
✔️ Resource rooms and inclusion support
✔️ Students who struggle with problem solving