FREE 3rd Grade PARCC Math Practice Test

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

Use our free PARCC Math practice tests and study resources (updated for 2026) to help your students ace the PARCC Math test! Make sure to follow some of the related links at the bottom of this post to get a better idea of what kind of mathematics questions students need to practice.

10 Sample 3rd Grade PARCC Math Practice Questions

1- There are 6 numbers in the box below. Which of the following list 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 Noah can 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 list 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 comparison 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, 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 that means his marbles decreased then he lost 116 of his marbles that 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 a 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 table too, so in total there are \(39 + 24 = 63\) cards on table

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

20- D
\(64 ÷ 8 = 8\)

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For a workbook that covers every grade 3 PARCC topic, the Grade 3 Common Core Math Exercise Book walks through each standard with worked examples your child can follow. For extra full-length practice, see the 6 Full-Length Grade 3 Math Practice Tests.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PARCC still given at grade 3?

Most former PARCC states have replaced it with state-specific tests (New Jersey uses NJSLA, Maryland uses MCAP, Illinois uses IAR, and so on). The content and format are very similar — all aligned to Common Core — so PARCC-style practice still prepares your child well for whichever test the state now uses.

How many questions are on the 3rd Grade PARCC Math test?

The PARCC Grade 3 Math test had about 40-44 items split across two units (one with calculator-style “Type 1” items, one with reasoning and modeling items). This free practice gives you 20 sample questions covering the same domains.

Is a calculator allowed on the 3rd Grade PARCC Math?

No. Calculator use isn’t allowed at grade 3 PARCC (or its successor tests). The grade-level content is designed to test fluency with multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction without any tools.

How long is the 3rd Grade PARCC Math test?

Total testing time was about 80-90 minutes split across two sessions, usually scheduled on separate days. Each session was 40-45 minutes. Most grade 3 students finished each session within the time without rushing.

How is the PARCC Math scored?

PARCC reported a scale score (650-850) and five performance levels: Level 1 (Did Not Yet Meet Expectations) through Level 5 (Exceeded Expectations). Level 4 was the grade-level proficiency target. Successor state tests (NJSLA, MCAP, IAR) use similar scoring structures.

What topics are on the 3rd Grade PARCC Math?

Operations and algebraic thinking (multiplication and division within 100, word problems, patterns), 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), and geometry (shape attributes).

Can my child retake a PARCC-style grade 3 Math test?

State assessments are given once per spring at grade 3. If your child misses the original date, a make-up is scheduled within the testing window. Otherwise, the next state test is the grade 4 version the following spring.

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

For most third graders, 4-6 weeks of practice at 15-20 minutes a day works well. If multiplication facts aren’t yet automatic, start with 2 weeks of fact fluency before mixing in word problems and fraction work. Take this practice test first to spot weak topics.

Is PARCC aligned to Common Core?

Yes — PARCC was built around the Common Core State Standards from the start. At grade 3 that means CCSS 3.OA, 3.NBT, 3.NF, 3.MD, and 3.G. Successor state tests (NJSLA, MCAP, IAR) are still aligned to CCSS or near-equivalent state-specific standards.

Where can I find more 3rd Grade PARCC-style practice?

EffortlessMath has step-by-step lessons for every grade 3 CCSS standard, plus the grade 3 Common Core workbook and additional full-length grade 3 practice tests in the same format.

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