3rd Grade SBAC Math Practice Test Questions

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:

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
There are 4 meals in 1 day, 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 these practice questions, Mastering Grade 3 Math covers every Common Core grade 3 standard – perfect for SBAC. For the multi-step word problems on the performance task, see Mastering Grade 3 Math Word Problems.

How the Grade 3 Smarter Balanced Math Test Is Built

The spring test has two parts. The first part is computer adaptive. If your child answers well, the next questions get a little harder. If they struggle, the questions ease off. That is why two classmates rarely see the same set.

The second part is a performance task. It is a short set of connected questions built around one real-life situation, and your child explains or shows work along the way. Smarter Balanced posts a sample grade 3 task called Going Green, with a scoring guide, so you can see what a full task looks like.

Two free official tools are worth using before test day:

• The practice test. It has about 30 questions and runs in the same software as the real test. Each state has its own link, and no login is needed.
• The training test. It has six questions for grades 3 to 5. Its main job is to teach the tools, like dragging answers or typing a number.

A good order is: our 10 questions first to find weak spots, a few days of practice on those skills, then the official practice test as a dress rehearsal.

Turning a Missed Question Into Home Practice

Keep sessions short, about 15 minutes, and finish with a question your child can get right.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a free SBAC math practice test for 3rd grade?

Yes. Smarter Balanced offers a free online practice test for grade 3 math, and the 10 questions here give extra practice in the same style. Have your child work each one by hand, since no calculator is offered at grade 3. On a question like 108 stickers shared among 9 friends, ask them to explain why 108 ÷ 9 = 12 before moving on.

Is addition and subtraction on the 3rd grade SBAC math test?

Yes. Third graders are expected to add and subtract within 1,000 using place value, such as 452 + 379 = 831 or 600 − 247 = 353. On the SBAC these skills often show up inside word problems and the performance task rather than as bare sums, so practice regrouping in short everyday stories about money, pages read or classroom supplies.

Are 3rd grade SBAC math questions multiple choice?

Some are, but not all. The grade 3 SBAC mixes multiple choice with multi-select items, drag-and-drop, typed number answers and a performance task where students show their reasoning. Practicing a few questions where your child writes the answer instead of picking it builds the habit of checking work, which matters most on the items with no choices to lean on.

What is the difference between the SBAC practice test and the training test?

The practice test is close to the real grade 3 math test in format, with roughly 30 questions, while the training test is much shorter and mainly teaches the on-screen tools. A sensible order for a third grader is the training test first, so dragging, selecting and typing feel easy, then the practice test to see which math topics need more review.

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