3rd Grade STAAR Math FREE Sample Practice Questions

Preparing your student for the 3rd Grade STAAR Math test? To succeed on the STAAR Math test, students need to practice as many real STAAR Math questions as possible.  There’s nothing like working on STAAR Math sample questions to measure your student’s exam readiness and put him/her more at ease when taking the STAAR Math test. The sample math questions you’ll find here are brief samples designed to give students the insights they need to be as prepared as possible for their STAAR Math test.

Check out our sample STAAR Math practice questions to find out what areas your student needs to practice more before taking the STAAR Math test!

Start preparing your student for the 2026 STAAR Math test with our free sample practice questions. Also, 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.

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4- What is the value of “A” in the following equation?
\(21 + A + 9 = 44\)

A. 10

B. 12

C. 14

D. 20

5- Mr. Smith usually eats four meals a day. How many meals does he eat in a week?

A. 21

B. 24

C. 28

D. 30

6- What is the value of A in the equation \(72 ÷ A = 8\)

A. 2

B. 6

C. 7

D. 9

7- Use the models below to answer the question.
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Which statement about the models is true?

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?
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A. 36

B. 38

C. 40

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.
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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- C
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 the two numbers 35 and 45, so the answer is 40

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 sample questions, Mastering Grade 3 Math walks through every TEKS topic on the Texas test. For word-problem-heavy practice, see Mastering Grade 3 Math Word Problems.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on the STAAR grade 3 math test?

The grade 3 STAAR math test is based on the Texas TEKS, not Common Core. It covers place value, adding and subtracting within 1,000, multiplication and division facts within 100, fractions on a number line, area and perimeter, and reading bar graphs and pictographs. Many questions are word problems, such as finding how many cookies are in 6 bags of 8 (48). No calculator is allowed.

What reference materials are allowed on the STAAR grade 3 math test?

Students may use only the official grade 3 mathematics reference materials that the Texas Education Agency (TEA) provides with the test. Download them from the TEA website and let your child practice with the same sheet at home, so nothing looks unfamiliar on test day. Because calculators are not allowed, multiplication facts through 10 × 10 still need to be quick.

Is there a STAAR grade 3 math practice assessment?

Yes. TEA offers free STAAR practice tests online that use the same tools and question types as the real computer-based test, including items where students type a number or drag an answer. Have your child try one in a quiet sitting, then review missed questions together. It is a good way to practice the online format, not just the math.

Where can I find released STAAR grade 3 math tests and answer keys?

TEA posts released STAAR tests and their answer keys on its website, organized by year and grade. Search the TEA STAAR resources page for grade 3 mathematics, then download the test and its key. Released tests show real question styles, so use one as a timed practice run and save another for a final check a week or two before testing.

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