3rd Grade STAAR Math Practice Test Questions
TL;DR: Got a third grader prepping for STAAR Math in Texas? These free practice questions are modeled on the real test and cover what Texas leans on most at this grade: multiplication and division, fractions, area and perimeter, place value, and word problems. Each item has a worked-out answer your child can review, so the two of you can sit down together and walk through the reasoning step by step rather than just landing on the answer.
Key takeaways:
- STAAR grade 3 Math is 32 questions in one session, with about 4 hours allowed (most kids finish well before).
- No calculator on the grade 3 math test – all by hand.
- Texas redesigned STAAR in 2022-23: more open-response items and fewer pure multiple choice.
- Aligned to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), not Common Core.
- Approaches Grade Level is the entry-level passing mark; Meets Grade Level is the on-track mark.
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 siz,e 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:
1- A
\(8000 – 658 = 7342\)
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
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 to show that these two models are different fractions.
8- C
The arrow shows exactly the middle of the 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 this practice test, Mastering Grade 3 Math walks through every TEKS-aligned grade 3 math topic with worked examples. For extra word-problem practice (heavy on STAAR), see Mastering Grade 3 Math Word Problems.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the 3rd grade STAAR Math test?
The redesigned STAAR (2022-23 onward) has about 32 questions on the grade 3 math test. Format mixes multiple choice with several open-response items where your child types or grids in a number, drags answers, or matches items.
Is a calculator allowed on the 3rd grade STAAR?
No. Calculators aren’t permitted on the Texas grade 3 math test. Your child needs to know multiplication facts through \(10\times 10\) by memory and be able to add, subtract, and divide multi-digit numbers by hand.
When does STAAR happen in Texas?
Grade 3 STAAR Math is given in May. Your child’s exact day is set by the campus, but the state-wide window is typically the first or second week of May. Make-up days fall within the same week.
What’s a passing score on the 3rd grade STAAR Math?
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-track-for-college mark. Schools target Meets for most kids by grade 3.
Can my child retake the 3rd grade STAAR?
No formal retake for grade 3. Grades 5 and 8 have retesting requirements tied to promotion in reading and math, but at grade 3 the spring score stands as the score of record. Low scores trigger extra instructional support, not retention.
What math topics are on the 3rd grade STAAR?
The big ones from TEKS: multiplication and division facts and word problems, fractions on a number line and equivalent fractions, perimeter and area of rectangles, place value to 100,000, money and time, and interpreting bar and dot graphs.
How long should we study for the 3rd grade STAAR?
Most third-graders do well with 4-6 weeks of focused review at 15-20 minutes a day. If math has been a struggle all year, start earlier – 8-12 weeks at 25 minutes a day. Multiplication-fact fluency is the single best place to spend time.
How long does the actual test take?
STAAR grade 3 Math is a single session with up to 4 hours allowed, but most kids finish in 90 minutes to 2 hours. Schools build in stretch breaks. Your child can take the full time – there’s no rush bonus.
Does STAAR align with Common Core?
No. Texas uses the TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills), not Common Core. The grade 3 math content overlaps a lot – multiplication, fractions, area, and place value all appear – but the wording and emphasis are different. Use Texas-specific prep when you can.
Where can we get more 3rd grade STAAR practice?
EffortlessMath has a longer full-length 3rd grade STAAR practice test, the Top 10 STAAR Math sample question list, and the Mastering Grade 3 Math workbook covering every TEKS-aligned topic with worked examples.
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