3rd Grade ACT Aspire Math Practice Test Questions
TL;DR: Got a third grader prepping for ACT Aspire Math? These free practice questions cover the topics your child will face on test day: multiplication and division, fractions, geometry, measurement, and modeling. Each item includes a fully worked answer, so the two of you can sit down together and walk through the reasoning behind any misses step by step rather than just landing on the right answer. A clean quick check before test day arrives.
Key takeaways:
- ACT Aspire grade 3 Math has 36 questions in 65 minutes.
- Used by Arkansas, Alabama, and several other states as their grade 3 accountability test.
- Question types include multiple choice, technology-enhanced (drag-and-drop, hot spots), and constructed response.
- No calculator at grade 3.
- Designed to predict college and career readiness on the same vertical scale as ACT.
A. Each shows the same fraction because they are the same size.
B. Each shows a different fraction because they are different shapes.
C. Each shows the same fraction because they both have 3 sections shaded.
D. Each shows a different fraction because they both have 3 shaded sections, but a different number of total sections.
8- To what number is the arrow pointing?
A. 36
B. 38
C. 30
D. 42
9- Emily has 108 stickers and she wants to give them to nine of her closest friends. If she gives them all an equal number of stickers, how many stickers will each of Emily’s friends receive? ___________
10- The following models are the same size and each is divided into equal parts.
The models can be used to write two fractions.
Based on the models, which of the following statements is true?
A. \(\frac{2}{8}\) is bigger than \(\frac{4}{16}\).
B. \(\frac{2}{8}\) is smaller than \(\frac{4}{16}\).
C. \(\frac{2}{8}\) is equal to \(\frac{4}{16}\).
D. We cannot compare these two fractions only by using the models.
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Answers:
1- A
\(8000 – 658 = 7342\)
2- D
\(14 × 40 = 560\)
3- D
24,589 is the sum of \(20,000; 4,000; 500; 80;\) and 9
4- C
\(A = 44 – (21 + 9)\)
\(A = 14\)
5- C
In 1 day 4 meals so \(4 × 7 = 28\) meals a week.
6- D
\(A = 72 ÷ 8\)
\(A= 9 \)
7- D
the model for the first fraction is divided into 6 equal parts. We shade 3_6 to show the same amount as 1_2. The model for the second fraction is divided into 8 equal parts. We shade 3_ 8 that it shows these two models are different fractions.
8- C
The arrow shows exactly the middle of two numbers 25 and 35, so the answer is 30.
9- 12
\(108 ÷ 9 = 12\)
10- C
the model for the first fraction is divided into 8 equal parts. We shade 2_ 8 to show the same amount as 1_ 4. The model for the second fraction is divided into 16 equal parts. We shade 4_ 16 to show the same amount as 1_ 4.
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For a workbook your child can use alongside this practice test, Mastering Grade 3 Math walks through every grade 3 topic on the ACT Aspire. For extra word-problem practice, see Mastering Grade 3 Math Word Problems.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the 3rd grade ACT Aspire Math?
The grade 3 ACT Aspire Math test has 36 questions with a 65-minute time limit. About 30 are multiple choice or technology-enhanced (drag, hot spot, multi-select), and a few are constructed-response where your child types or writes a short answer.
Is a calculator allowed on the 3rd grade ACT Aspire?
No. Calculators aren’t permitted on grade 3 ACT Aspire Math. Your child should be fluent with multiplication facts through \(10\times 10\) and able to do multi-digit arithmetic by hand.
Which states use ACT Aspire?
ACT Aspire has been used as a state accountability test in Arkansas, Alabama, and a handful of others. Several states have moved to other tests in recent years, but ACT Aspire is still common at the district level and for the schools that have stayed with it.
When is the ACT Aspire given?
The grade 3 ACT Aspire is usually given in the spring (March-May), but exact dates vary by state and district. Schools typically run the math, reading, English, and science subtests across a single week.
What’s a passing score on the ACT Aspire Math?
ACT Aspire reports a 400-460 scale score plus a readiness benchmark (Ready, Close, In Need of Support, Exceeding). “Ready” or above is the on-track-for-college bar at each grade. The grade 3 readiness benchmark is around 414.
Can my child retake the ACT Aspire?
No formal retake at grade 3. The test is given once per year per grade, and the spring score is the score of record. Low scores trigger extra classroom support but don’t cause retention.
What math topics are on the 3rd grade ACT Aspire?
Multiplication and division within 100, fractions and equivalent fractions, perimeter and area, multi-digit place value, multi-step word problems, geometric reasoning (shapes and attributes), and measurement (time, length, mass, capacity).
How long should we prep for the ACT Aspire?
For a child working at grade level, 4-6 weeks at 15-20 minutes per day is plenty. For a child who’s been struggling, 8-12 weeks at 25 minutes a day. Multiplication-fact fluency is the highest-impact thing to drill first.
Does ACT Aspire follow Common Core?
The ACT Aspire is aligned to the Common Core State Standards plus ACT’s own College and Career Readiness Standards. The grade 3 math content (multiplication, fractions, area, place value) is essentially identical to Common Core, so Common Core grade 3 prep materials still match well.
Where can we find more ACT Aspire practice?
EffortlessMath has the 3rd Grade ACT Aspire Math FREE Sample Practice Questions, the Top 10 ACT Aspire Math sample questions, and the Mastering Grade 3 Math workbook covering every standard with worked examples.
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