10 Most Common 3rd Grade STAAR Math Questions

1- Mr. Lee sets up chairs for a play. He sets up \(8\) rows of chairs with \(4\) chairs in each row, and he does this for \(3\) days. Which expression shows the total number of chairs Mr. Lee sets up?

A. \(3 + 8 + 4\)

B. \(3 \times 8 + 4\)

C. \(3 \times 8 \times 4\)

D. \(3 + 8 \times 4\)

2- At a restaurant, a plate of spaghetti with meatballs costs \($8\) and a bowl of bean soup costs \($6\). What is the total cost of \(3\) plates of spaghetti with meatballs and \(3\) bowls of bean soup? _________

3- How many hours are there in \(7\) days?

A. \(72\)

B. \(144\)

C. \(168\)

D. \(196\)

4- Which number is a three-digit odd number with a \(6\) in the hundreds place and a \(3\) in the tens place?

A. \(630\)

B. \(637\)

C. \(632\)

D. \(636\)

5- If this clock shows a time in the afternoon, what time was it \(1\) hour and \(30\) minutes ago?

A. 12:45 PM

B. 1:45 PM

C. 1:15 PM

D. 12:15 PM

6- Olivia has 84 pastilles. She wants to put them in boxes of 4 pastilles. How many boxes does she need?

A. 20

B. 21

C. 24

D. 28

7- A football team is buying new uniforms. Each uniform costs $20. The team wants to buy 11 uniforms.
Which equation represents a way to find the total cost of the uniforms?

A. \((20 × 10) + (1 × 11) = 200 + 11\)

B. \((20 × 10) + (10 × 1) = 200 + 10\)

C. \((20 × 10) + (20 × 1) = 200 + 20\)

D. \((11 × 10) + (10 × 20) = 110 + 200\)

8- There are 92 students from Lexington Elementary School at the library on Tuesday. The other 54 students in the school are practicing in the classroom. Which number sentence shows the total number of students in Riddle Elementary School?

A. \(92 + 54\)

B.\(92 -54\)

C. \(92 × 54\)

D. \(92 ÷54\)

9- Use the picture below to answer the question.

Which fraction shows the shaded part of this square?

A. \(\frac{92}{100}\)

B. \(\frac{92}{10}\)

C. \(\frac{90}{100}\)

D. \(\frac{8}{100}\)

10- Which number correctly completes the number sentence \(90 × 25 =\)?

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A. 225

B. 900

C. 1250

D. 2250

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Answers:

2- 42
3spaghetti with meatballs cost: \($3 × $8 = $24\)
3bowls of bean soup cost: \(3 × $6 = $18\)
3spaghetti with meatballs + 3bowls of bean soup cost: \($24 + $ 18 = $42\)

3- C
1 day: 24 hours so 7 days \(= 7 × 24 = 168\) hours

4- B
Three-digit odd numbers with a 6 in the hundreds place and a 3 in the tens place is 637. 632 and 636 are even numbers.

5- A
Subtract hours: \(14- 1 = 13\)
Subtract the minutes: \(15 – 30 = – 15\)
The minutes are less than 0, so:
• Add 60 to minutes ( \(-15 +60 =45\) minutes)
• Subtract 1 from hours \((13 – 1 =12)\)

6- B
Olivia wants to divide 84 pastilles into boxes of 4 pastilles, so \(84 ÷ 4 = 21\) is the number of boxes.

7- C
The football team should buy 11 uniforms and each uniform costs $20 so they should pay\((11×$20) $220\).
Therefore, choice C is the correct answer:
\((20 × 10) + (20 × 1) = 20(10+1) =20×11=220\)

8- A
Add 92 and 54 students to know the whole number of students.

9- A
the model for the fraction is divided into 100 equal parts. We shade 92 parts of these 100 parts that it’s equal to \(\frac{92}{100}\)

10- D
\(90 × 25 =2,250\)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What’s on the 3 grade STAAR Math test?

STAAR Math at grade 3 follows the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and tests multiplication and division within 100, fractions on a number line, place value to \(10{,}000\), area as additive, measurement and time, and multi-step word problems. Texas groups the items into reporting categories like Numerical Representations and Relationships, Computations and Algebraic Relationships, Geometry and Measurement, and Data Analysis and Personal Financial Literacy.

How many questions are on the test, and how long does my child have?

Grade 3 STAAR Math has around 32 to 34 items (the exact count varies by year). The test isn’t strictly timed – the official policy is that students get a full school day if they need it, but most kids finish in 2 to 3 hours. Your child can take breaks.

Is STAAR Math paper-based or computer-based?

STAAR is now fully online in nearly all Texas districts (the state moved to a digital-first model under House Bill 3906). A small number of students still take paper versions with an accommodation. Practice some questions on a screen so the format isn’t a surprise.

What kinds of question types appear on STAAR Math?

Multiple choice (four answer options), plus griddable items where your child enters a numeric answer using a grid, drag-and-drop, multi-select, equation editor, and hot-spot questions. Around 25 to 30% of items are now non-multiple-choice on the redesigned STAAR.

Is a calculator allowed?

No – calculators aren’t allowed on grade 3 STAAR Math. A reference sheet is provided online (and on paper for paper testers) with common formulas and conversions. Your child needs to know their multiplication facts and basic operations cold.

What’s a passing score on STAAR Math?

STAAR reports performance levels: Did Not Meet, Approaches Grade Level, Meets Grade Level, and Masters Grade Level. “Approaches” is the lowest passing mark; “Meets” is the on-grade-level target. Cut scores adjust by year, but at grade 3 Math, “Approaches” is typically around 1340-1370 on the scale score.

When is STAAR Math given?

STAAR Math at grades 3-5 is given each spring, usually in April or early May. Your district will publish the exact testing window. Most third graders take the test on a single morning.

What’s the best way to study for STAAR Math?

Three habits help most: (1) short daily practice (15-20 minutes), (2) at least one full-length practice test under realistic conditions a couple of weeks out, and (3) reviewing every missed problem to figure out whether the slip was careless or a real gap. The Top 10 questions on this page are a quick snapshot of what to expect.

What if my child gets stuck on a question during the test?

Teach them to flag and move on. STAAR lets students skip questions and come back later – getting hung up on one problem can cost a child five easier points elsewhere. Encourage “if you don’t see it in 30 seconds, mark it and go.”

Where can my child get more STAAR practice?

EffortlessMath has grade-3 STAAR practice tests, topic-by-topic worksheets, and full study guides. The Related Lessons section below links to step-by-step explanations of the most common stumbling points – long division, fractions, and multi-step word problems.

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If a topic on this page feels rusty, these short lessons go deeper:

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