3rd Grade STAAR Math FREE Sample Practice Questions
TL;DR: Want a quick way to see how your 3rd grader feels about the STAAR before test day? Try this free set of Texas-style sample questions. Each item targets a real TEKS standard, with worked-out answers your child can review independently or together with you. One quiet sitting gives you a clear read on which TEKS standards are solid and which deserve another study session.
Key takeaways:
- Free sample set covering the main grade 3 STAAR math topics in one short session.
- Each question is followed by a worked-out answer so your child sees the full reasoning.
- Aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), not Common Core.
- No calculator allowed on the real test – practice by hand.
- Use this as a quick diagnostic before scheduling a full-length practice test.
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:
1- A
\(8000 – 658 = 7342\)
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
Are these questions from the real STAAR test?
No – actual STAAR items aren’t publicly released. These are hand-picked sample questions that match the topics, difficulty, and format your child will encounter on the Texas grade 3 math test.
How many questions are on the real 3rd grade STAAR Math?
The redesigned STAAR has about 32 questions on the grade 3 math test. The format includes multiple choice plus open-response items where your child types or grids in a number, drags answers, or matches.
Is a calculator allowed on the 3rd grade STAAR?
No. Calculators aren’t permitted on the Texas grade 3 math test. Your child should be solid on multiplication facts through \(10\times 10\) and able to add, subtract, and divide multi-digit numbers by hand.
When is the STAAR test in Texas?
Grade 3 STAAR Math is given in the first or second week of May. Each campus picks an exact day inside the state window. Make-up testing falls in the same week for kids who miss the primary date.
What’s a passing score on the 3rd grade STAAR?
TEA reports four levels: Did Not Meet, Approaches Grade Level, Meets Grade Level, and Masters Grade Level. “Approaches” is the entry-level pass; “Meets” is the on-grade-level mark. Schools target Meets for most students.
Can my child retake the STAAR?
No formal retake at grade 3. Retesting is only required at grades 5 and 8 for promotion purposes. At grade 3, a low score triggers extra classroom support but doesn’t on its own cause retention.
What topics should we focus on first?
Start with multiplication and division within 100 – they show up in roughly half the STAAR questions, either directly or inside word problems. Then move to fractions on a number line, area and perimeter, and multi-digit place value.
How often should we practice?
Three 15-20 minute sessions per week is plenty. Two can be skill drill (multiplication facts, one or two word problems); one a mixed practice set. Add a full-length timed test in the final two weeks before testing.
Does STAAR follow Common Core?
No. Texas uses the TEKS, which were written specifically for Texas schools. The grade 3 math content is similar to Common Core (multiplication, fractions, area, place value), but the wording differs. Texas-specific prep is best when you can find it.
Where can we find more STAAR practice?
EffortlessMath has a full-length 3rd grade STAAR Math practice test, the Top 10 STAAR Math sample questions, and the Mastering Grade 3 Math workbook covering every TEKS topic with worked examples.
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