FREE 3rd Grade MEAP Math Practice Test

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

The Ultimate Elementary School Math Bundle Grade 3-5

Download

$109.99 Original price was: $109.99.$54.99Current price is: $54.99.

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.
3 rows 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

Best 3rd Grade MEAP Math Prep Resource for 2026

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 completely shaded triangles and half of 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
\(64 ÷ 8 = 8\)

Looking for the best resource to help you succeed on the 3rd Grade MEAP Math test?

The Best Books to Ace the MEAP Math Test

Mastering Grade 3 Math The Ultimate Step by Step Guide to Acing 3rd Grade Math

Download

$29.99 Original price was: $29.99.$16.99Current price is: $16.99.

Recommended EffortlessMath Books

For a workbook your child can use alongside this practice test, Mastering Grade 3 Math covers every Michigan grade 3 topic with worked examples. For extra word-problem practice (a heavy MEAP area), see Mastering Grade 3 Math Word Problems.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the 3rd grade MEAP Math test?

The full grade 3 Michigan M-STEP Math has about 40-50 questions across two sessions. This free practice test gives you 20 questions – about half a session – so your child can build stamina without burning out in one sitting.

Is a calculator allowed on the 3rd grade MEAP?

No. Michigan doesn’t allow calculators on the grade 3 math test. Your child works by hand or mentally, so multiplication facts through \(10\times 10\) need to be automatic before test day.

How long does the MEAP Math take?

The two real sessions run about 60-90 minutes each. Most third-graders finish in 60-75 minutes per session. This 20-question practice test should take about 30-40 minutes at a realistic pace.

What’s a passing score on the 3rd grade MEAP?

Michigan reports four levels: Not Proficient, Partially Proficient, Proficient, and Advanced. Proficient is the on-grade-level mark. Math performance alone doesn’t trigger retention in Michigan – district promotion policies vary.

Can my child retake the 3rd grade MEAP?

No. The grade 3 M-STEP is given once per year, in the spring. There’s no formal retake. Schools provide additional support the next year if your child scores below proficient.

What math topics are on the 3rd grade MEAP?

Multiplication and division within 100, fractions on a number line, equivalent fractions, area and perimeter of rectangles, place value to 1,000, multi-digit addition and subtraction, time to the minute, measurement, and reading bar and picture graphs.

How long should we study for the MEAP Math?

For an on-grade-level child, 4-6 weeks at 15-20 minutes a day is enough. For a child who’s struggling, 8-12 weeks at 25 minutes daily. Drill multiplication facts first – they set up division, fractions, area, and multi-step word problems.

Where can we find more 3rd grade MEAP practice?

EffortlessMath has a free MEAP Math sample set, the Top 10 MEAP Math Practice Questions, additional practice question sets, and the Mastering Grade 3 Math workbook that covers every Michigan standard with worked examples.

Does the MEAP align with Common Core?

Yes. Michigan’s K-12 Math Standards are Common Core-aligned for grade 3 with minor state-specific clarifications. Multiplication, fractions, area, and place value match Common Core grade 3 exactly.

How can I help my child prep at home?

Three steady habits work: (1) 5 minutes of multiplication-fact drill daily, (2) one word problem at dinner where your child talks through the reasoning, and (3) one short timed practice set on the weekend. Short and consistent beats long and occasional.

Related EffortlessMath Lessons

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

• How to multiply and divide
• How to add and subtract multi-digit numbers
• How to compare fractions
• How to find the area of a rectangle
• How to solve word problems