FREE 3rd Grade ACT Aspire Math Practice Test

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For this practice test, we’ve selected 20 real questions from past exams for your student’s ACT Aspire Practice test. Your student will have the chance to try out the most common ACT Aspire Math questions. For every question, there is an in-depth explanation of how to solve the question and how to avoid mistakes next time.

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10 Sample 3rd Grade ACT Aspire Math Practice Questions

1- There are 6 numbers in the box below. Which of the following lists shows only even numbers from the numbers in the box?

A. \(15, 29, 42\)

B. \(15, 29, 83\)

C. \(15, 30, 42\)

D. \(42, 18, 30\)

2- Noah packs 18 boxes with crayons. Each box holds 40 crayons. How many crayons can Noah pack into these boxes?

A. 480

B. 540

C. 680

D. 720

3- A cafeteria menu had spaghetti with meatballs for $10 and bean soup for $6. How much would it cost to buy three plates of spaghetti with meatballs and two bowls of bean soup? __________

4- Which number correctly completes the number sentence \(25 × 50 =\)?

A. 225

B. 900

C. 1250

D. 2250

5- Michael has 745 marbles. What is this number rounded to the nearest ten? ____________

6- There are 60 minutes in an hour. How many minutes are in 6 hours?

A. 300 minutes

B. 320 minutes

C. 360 minutes

D. 400 minutes

7- Which number correctly completes the number sentence \(55 × 14 =\)?

A. 550

B. 660

C. 770

D. 990

8- Use the picture below to answer the question.

Which fraction shows the shaded part of this square?

A. \(\frac{88}{100}\)

B. \(\frac{88}{10}\)

C. \(\frac{8.8}{100}\)

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

9- What number makes this equation true?
\(12 × 8 = ⎕\)

A. 88

B. 96

C. 100

D. 108

10- Kayla has 109 red cards and 88 white cards. How many more red cards than white cards does Kayla have?

A. 17

B. 19

C. 21

D. 27

11- A number sentence is shown below.
\(3 × 7 \space ⎕ \space 6 = 126\)
What symbol goes into the box to make the number sentence true?

A. \(×\)

B. \(÷\)

C. \(+\)

D. \(-\)

12- Liam had 845 marbles. Then, he gave 455 of the cards to his friend Ethan. After that, Liam lost 116 cards.
Which equation can be used to find the number of cards Liam has now?

A. \(845 – 455 + 116 = \)

B. \(845 – 455 – 116 =\)

C. \(845 + 455 + 116 = \)

D. \(845 + 455 – 116 = \)

13- What is the value of “B” in the following equation?
\(33 + B + 8 = 66\)

A. 16

B. 18

C. 22

D. 25

14- Mason is 18 months now and he usually eats six meals a day. How many meals does he eat in a week?

A. 36

B. 40

C. 42

D. 48

15- Which of the following lists shows only fractions that are equivalent to \(\frac{1}{3}\)?

A. \(\frac{3}{9},\frac{5}{15},\frac{24}{72}\)

B. \(\frac{6}{12},\frac{5}{15},\frac{9}{27}\)

C. \(\frac{3}{9},\frac{4}{15},\frac{6}{18}\)

D. \(\frac{3}{9},\frac{5}{10},\frac{8}{24}\)

16- What mixed number is shown by the shaded rectangles?

A. \(3\frac{1}{2}\)

B. \(4\frac{1}{2}\)

C. 3

D. 4

17- The perimeter of a square is 24 units. Each side of this square is the same length.
What is the length of one side of the square in units?

A. 4

B. 5

C. 6

D. 7

18- There are two different cards on the table.
There are 3 rows that have 13 red cards in each row.
There are 24 white cards.
How many cards are there on the table?

A. 59

B. 63

C. 68

D. 70

19- Which of the following comparisons of fractions is true?

A. \(\frac{2}{5}=\frac{4}{10}\)

B. \(\frac{2}{5}> \frac{4}{10}\)

C.\(\frac{2}{5}< \frac{4}{10}\)

D. \(\frac{2}{5}< \frac{2}{10}\)

20- What is the value of \(A\) in the equation \(64 ÷ A = 8\)

A. 2

B. 4

C. 6

D. 8

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Answers:

2- D
\(18 × 40 = 720\)

3- 42
3spaghetti with meatballs cost: \(3 × $10 = $30\)
2bowls of bean soup cost: \(2 × $6 = $12\)
3spaghetti with meatballs \(+\) 2bowls of bean soup cost: \($30 + $ 12 = $42\)

4- C
\(25 × 50 = 1250\)

5- 750
We round the number up to the nearest ten if the last digit in the number is 5, 6, 7, 8, or 9.
We round the number down to the nearest ten if the last digit in the number is 1, 2, 3, or 4.
If the last digit is 0, then we do not have to do any rounding, because it is already to the ten.
Therefore, the rounded number of 745 to the nearest ten is 750.

6- C
\(1\) hour \(= 60\) minutes
\(6\) hours\( = 6 × 60\) minutes\(⇒ 6\) hours\( = 360\) minutes

7- C
\(55 × 14 = 770\)

8- A
The model for the fraction is divided into 100 equal parts. We shade 88 parts of these 100 parts that it’s equal to \(\frac{88}{100}\)

9- B
\(12 × 8 = 96\)

10- C
Subtract 109 red cards and 88 white cards. The answer is 21

11- A
\(3 × 7 \space ⎕ \space 6 = 126\)
\(21\space ⎕\space 6= 126 ⇒ 126=21×6\)

12- B
Liam gave 455 of his marbles to his friend, which means his marbles decreased. Then he lost 116 of his marbles, which means his marbles decreased again.

13- D
\(33 + B + 8 = 66 ⇒ 41+B =66 ⇒ B =66 – 41 =25\)

14- C
If he eats 6 meals in 1 day
So in a week (7 days) he eats \((7 × 6 = 42)\) meals.

15- A
All these fractions; \(\frac{3}{9},\frac{5}{15},\frac{24}{72}\) after simplification are equivalent to \(\frac{1}{3}\).

16- A
This shape shows 3 complete shaded triangles and half a triangle that is equal to \(3\frac{1}{2}\)

17- C
Perimeter of square formula \(= 4 ×\) side \(⇒ 24 = 4 ×\) side \(⇒\) side \(= 6\)

18- B
3 rows that have 13 red cards in each row means: \(3 × 13 = 39\) red cards
And there are 24 white cards on the table too, so in total there are \(39 + 24 = 63\) cards on the table

19- A
Simplify \(\frac{4}{10}\) that’s equal to \(\frac{2}{5}\)

20- D
\(64 ÷ 8 = 8\)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the 3rd Grade ACT Aspire Math?

The full ACT Aspire Math test at grade 3 has about 38-44 items split across multiple-choice, technology-enhanced (drag-and-drop, hot-spot), and constructed-response formats. This free practice has 20 sample questions that cover the same content in a shorter sitting.

Is a calculator allowed on the 3rd Grade ACT Aspire Math?

No. Calculator use isn’t permitted at grade 3 ACT Aspire Math. The grade-3 content is designed to test basic computational fluency — addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division — without tools. Practice fact fluency throughout the year.

How long is the 3rd Grade ACT Aspire Math test?

About 65 minutes of testing time, usually given in one session. The test is timed but most grade 3 students finish well within the limit. The interface tracks time on screen so your child can pace themselves.

How is the ACT Aspire Math scored?

Each grade gets a scale score (typically 400-460 at grade 3) and a readiness category: In Need of Support, Close, Ready, or Exceeding. The vertical scale means you can compare growth from grade to grade — that’s a big difference from many state tests.

What topics are on the 3rd Grade ACT Aspire Math?

Operations and algebraic thinking (multiplication and division facts within 100, word problems), number and operations in base ten (place value, rounding, multi-digit arithmetic), fractions (understanding, equivalence, comparison on a number line), measurement and data (time, mass, volume, area, perimeter, bar graphs), and geometry (shape attributes, partitioning).

Can my child retake the ACT Aspire Math?

ACT Aspire is given once per spring at most schools using it. Some districts also give an interim version in the fall. Individual retakes within a window aren’t typical. The next chance to test is the grade 4 ACT Aspire the following spring.

How long should we prepare for the 3rd Grade ACT Aspire Math?

For most third graders, 4-6 weeks of practice at 15-20 minutes a day is enough. If multiplication facts aren’t yet automatic, spend the first 2 weeks just on fact fluency before tackling word problems. Take this practice test first to spot weak topics.

Is ACT Aspire aligned to Common Core?

Yes, ACT Aspire is aligned to the ACT College and Career Readiness Standards, which overlap heavily with Common Core (CCSS 3.OA, 3.NBT, 3.NF, 3.MD, 3.G at grade 3). Many ACT Aspire states keep the test even after dropping the Common Core label.

What’s the hardest part of the 3rd Grade ACT Aspire Math?

The technology-enhanced items (drag-and-drop, hot-spot) trip up some kids who haven’t practiced the interface. Multi-step word problems and fractions on a number line are also common stumbling blocks. Use this practice test to find which type your child needs most.

Where can I find more 3rd Grade ACT Aspire practice?

EffortlessMath has lessons for every grade 3 math standard ACT Aspire tests, plus grade 3 math workbooks and additional full-length grade 3 practice tests.

Related EffortlessMath Lessons

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

• Multiply and divide by 10
• How to compare fractions
• Area and perimeter
• Place value
• How to round numbers