Texas STAAR Grade 3 Math: Free Worksheets and Topic Guide

Choose a free Texas Grade 3 math worksheet by topic below. Start with the skill your child is learning in class, then use the STAAR hub for broader review. The 49 existing PDF links include core Grade 3 topics and additional practice; this collection is not an official STAAR test or a complete checklist of assessed skills.

Choose Grade 3 priorities first

Texas Grade 3 TEKS emphasize place value, whole-number operations and fractional units. Practice representing and comparing numbers up to 100,000, adding and subtracting within 1,000, multiplication and division facts through 10 × 10, and multiplication of a two-digit number by a one-digit number. Fraction work includes denominators 2, 3, 4, 6 and 8, number lines, equivalence, and comparisons with the same numerator or denominator.

Geometry and measurement include classifying shapes, rectangle and composite area, polygon perimeter, elapsed time, capacity and weight. Data work uses frequency tables, dot plots, pictographs and scaled bar graphs. Personal financial literacy includes income, spending, saving, credit and charitable giving.

Extra practice is optional: points, lines, rays, parallel and perpendicular lines, angles and line symmetry are explicitly developed in Grade 4 TEKS. Temperature and probability worksheets below are additional enrichment rather than separately named Grade 3 requirements. A worksheet title alone does not establish its standards coverage or test format. Use your teacher’s current plan to select suitable questions.

Free worksheets by topic

Open a topic link to use an existing resource. Choose a manageable amount of practice and ask your child to explain a model or strategy before moving on. The topic notes describe the skill to review; they do not certify every question in a file as Grade 3 STAAR content.

Place Value and Number Sense

• Place Value and the Base-Ten System, find the value of every digit in a multi-digit number
• Reading and Writing Whole Numbers, switch between standard, expanded, and word forms
• Comparing and Ordering Whole Numbers, use <, >, and = to compare whole numbers
• Rounding Whole Numbers, round to the nearest ten or hundred
• Even and Odd Numbers, spot even versus odd by the ones digit

Addition and Subtraction Within 1,000

• Addition Within 1,000, regroup with confidence using place-value columns
• Subtraction Within 1,000, borrow once or many times, the steps are the same
• Estimating Sums and Differences, round first, then add or subtract for a quick check
• Word Problems: Addition and Subtraction, turn one- and two-step stories into number sentences

Multiplication

• Understanding Multiplication, \(a \times b\) as equal groups and as an array
• Multiplication Facts and Strategies, skip-count, double, and the \(\times 9\) trick
• Properties of Multiplication, commutative, associative, identity, zero, distributive
• Multiplying by Multiples of 10, use a basic fact and place value to multiply by tens
• Multiplying Two-Digit by One-Digit, break-apart strategy with tens and ones
• Multiplication Word Problems, equal groups, arrays, and times as many

Division

• Understanding Division, share equally or count groups
• Division Facts and Strategies, ask the multiplication twin to find each quotient
• Relating Multiplication and Division, fact families and missing factors
• Division Word Problems, sharing stories versus grouping stories

Fractions

• Understanding Fractions, name a fraction by counting equal parts
• Fractions on a Number Line, find a fraction by jumping along $0$ to $1$
• Equivalent Fractions, make different fractions that mean the same amount
• Comparing Fractions, same denominator versus same numerator rules
• Whole Numbers as Fractions, write any whole number as a fraction

Patterns and Equations

• Number Patterns and Sequences, find the rule, then continue the list
• Two-Step Word Problems, split into Step 1 and Step 2 and write each result
• Unknown Numbers in Equations, use the inverse operation to find the missing number
• Input-Output Tables, find the rule that turns input into output

Measurement

• Measuring Length, inches, feet, yards, centimeters, meters
• Liquid Volume and Mass, liters, milliliters, grams, kilograms
• Time and Elapsed Time, count up on a clock to find the gap
• Temperature, degrees Fahrenheit with rise, drop, and compare
• Money and Making Change, count coins and find change

Area and Perimeter

• Understanding Area, count unit squares to find area
• Area of Rectangles, area \(= \) length \(\times\) width
• Perimeter of Polygons, add up every side length
• Area and Perimeter of Composite Figures, break into rectangles, then add

Geometry

• Classifying Two-Dimensional Shapes, name polygons by the number of sides
• Classifying Quadrilaterals, squares, rectangles, rhombuses, trapezoids
• Points, Lines, Line Segments, and Rays, the four building blocks of geometry
• Parallel and Perpendicular Lines, side-by-side vs.\ \(90^{\circ}\) crossing
• Classifying Angles, right, acute, obtuse, and straight
• Lines of Symmetry, find the fold lines that match a shape
• Three-Dimensional Shapes, count faces, edges, and vertices
• Partitioning Shapes Into Equal Parts, split into halves, thirds, fourths, and beyond

Data

• Pictographs and Bar Graphs, read graph values and compare categories
• Line Plots, read the marks and compare or total the values; mode and range can be additional vocabulary
• Probability and Chance, label events impossible, unlikely, equally likely, likely, certain

Personal Financial Literacy

• Personal Financial Literacy, earn, save, spend, and figure how long it takes

A short study plan for home or tutoring

Start with equal groups and arrays before timed multiplication facts. For example, three groups of four objects give 3 × 4 = 12; splitting twelve objects into three equal groups gives 12 ÷ 3 = 4. Ask the learner to draw both situations and explain how they are connected.

Next, choose a fraction model or number-line activity. Compare 2/4 and 1/2 using the same size whole, then explain why they occupy the same point on a number line. For measurement, distinguish area (square units inside a figure) from perimeter (units around its boundary).

Review a small set of problems, discuss mistakes, and return to the same idea in a new example. Adjust the session to the learner rather than assuming every worksheet takes the same time. Keep optional extension topics separate from the current Grade 3 lesson.

Use official STAAR guidance alongside skill practice

Single-topic practice helps build understanding, while test preparation also needs mixed problems and familiarity with the assessment format. Check the Texas Education Agency’s STAAR Mathematics resources for assessed curriculum and blueprints. The official Grade 3 mathematics TEKS (§111.5) gives the curriculum expectations; Grade 4 TEKS (§111.6) identifies the geometry extensions noted above.

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How the 3rd Grade STAAR Math Test Is Set Up

STAAR is taken online. The spring 2025 grade 3 math released test had 30 questions. Twenty were multiple choice, and ten were other online question types, such as inline choice, multiselect, hot spot, drag and drop, and typing an answer with an equation editor.

Computations carry the most questions, so solid multiplication and division facts pay off. Because the real test is online, have your child also try at least one official released test on the computer so the question types feel familiar.

How to use official STAAR practice with these worksheets

1. Have your child take one released test from TEA online, untimed and relaxed.
2. Check it with TEA’s answer key and read the rationale for any missed question.
3. Find the matching topic in the list above and print that worksheet.
4. Retry similar questions a week later to see if the skill stuck.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a 3rd grade STAAR math practice test PDF?

The Texas Education Agency no longer posts released STAAR tests as PDFs, because the test is now online with question types like drag and drop. Released 3rd grade math tests are available on TEA’s online practice site instead. For paper practice, print the free Grade 3 worksheets by topic and use them to build skills before trying a full online test.

Is there an answer key for 3rd grade STAAR math practice?

Yes. TEA provides answer keys and item rationales for its released Grade 3 STAAR math tests, which explain why each answer is correct. When your child misses a question, read the rationale together, then pick the matching worksheet, such as fractions or area, for a few extra problems on that exact skill.

What is tested on the 3rd grade STAAR math test?

Grade 3 STAAR math is based on the Texas TEKS. It covers place value up to 100,000, adding and subtracting within 1,000, multiplication and division facts through 10 × 10, fractions with denominators 2, 3, 4, 6 and 8, area and perimeter, elapsed time, graphs and dot plots, and personal financial literacy such as saving and spending.

Is there a 3rd grade STAAR math reference sheet?

Reference materials for STAAR math are set by grade, and TEA lists on its website which tools, if any, are provided for the grade 3 test. Look at TEA’s current STAAR resources with your child before test day so nothing feels new. Meanwhile, practice with a real ruler on the measurement worksheets, since measuring length and finding perimeter are grade 3 skills.

Do students in Texas have to take the STAAR test?

Yes. Students in Texas public schools take STAAR math and reading tests each year starting in grade 3, so third grade is the first time most children see it. Results help schools and families see which skills are on track. Short daily practice on core topics like multiplication facts can help your child feel calm and ready.

Are there 3rd grade multiplication and division worksheets?

Yes. The Texas Grade 3 collection includes free multiplication and division worksheets. Third graders learn facts through 10 × 10 and see how the two operations connect: if 6 × 7 = 42, then 42 ÷ 7 = 6. They also multiply a two-digit number by a one-digit number, such as 23 × 4 = 92. A few minutes of fact practice each day builds speed.