Top 10 3rd Grade SBAC Math Practice Questions
TL;DR: Got a third grader taking SBAC Math this spring? These ten high-yield questions cover the topics Smarter Balanced leans on hardest: multiplication and division within 100, fractions on a number line, area, place value, and multi-step word problems. Each comes with a worked solution, so the two of you can sit down together and talk through the reasoning rather than just spotting the right answer. A clean way to find which topics still need a little more time.
Key takeaways:
- Each of the 10 questions targets a frequently-tested grade 3 SBAC skill.
- Topics: multiplication and division within 100, fractions, area, place value, and word problems.
- No calculator – matches SBAC grade 3 rules.
- Use as a 15-20 minute warm-up before a full SBAC practice test.
- Worked answers help you walk through tricky items with your child.
B. \(20 cm^2\)
C. \(14 cm^2\)
D. \(21 cm^2\)
6- Which number is made up of \(4\) hundred, \(8\) tens, and \(4\) ones?
A. \(4084\)
B. \(484\)
C. \(448\)
D. \(844\)
7- Look at the spinner above. On which color is the spinner most likely to land?
A. RED
B. GREEN
C. YELLOW
D. NONE
8- A group of third-grade students recorded the following distances that they jumped.
A. \(23\)
B. \(24\)
C. \(32\)
D. \(34\)
9- Emma flew \(2,448\) miles from Los Angeles to New York City. What is the number of miles Emma flew rounded to the nearest thousand?
A. \(2000\)
B. \(2400\)
C. \(2500\)
D. \(3000\)
10- A number sentence such as \(31 + Z = 98\)can be called an equation. If this equation is true, then which of the following equations is not true?
A. \(98 – 31 = Z\)
B. \(98 – Z= 31\)
C. \(Z- 31 = 98\)
D. \(Z+31 = 98\)
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Answers:
1- B
An easy way to tell whether a large number is odd or even is to look at its final digit. If the number ends with an odd digit \((1, 3, 5, 7, or 9)\), then it’s odd. On the other hand, if the number ends with an even digit or \(0 (0, 2, 4, 6 or 8)\), then it is even.
\(15\), \(29\), and \(83\) end with odd digits, so they are odd numbers.
2- D
She saves \($36\) and \($28\) so she has \($64\).
\($140 – $64 = $76\) she needs to save.
3- D
Michelle divides \(72\) books into \(9\) boxes therefore \(72 ÷ 9\) formula is correct.
4- B
Eva gave \(349\) of her \(983\) cards to her friend so her cards are \(983-349\), then she lost \(260\) cards so now she has \(983-349-260=374\) cards.
5- D
Use are formula of rectangle:
\(Area= length × width\)
Area \(=3cm×7cm =21cm^2\)
6- B
Add 4hundred and 8 tens and 4ones
So we have:\(400 + 80 + 4 = 484\)
7- A
The chances of landing on red are \(3\) in \(6\)
The chances of landing on yellow are \(1\) in \(6\)
The chances of landing on green are \(2\) in \(6\)
The chances of landing on red are more than other colors.
8- C
32inches distance most occur in this table.
9- A
10- C
All these equations are true:
\(98 – 31 = Z\)
\(98 – Z = 31\)
\(Z + 31 = 98\)
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For a workbook your child can use alongside this Top 10 set, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the 3rd grade SBAC Math test?
The full grade 3 SBAC has about 35-40 items in the computer-adaptive section plus a performance task with 4-6 linked questions. This Top 10 set is a focused warm-up – not a full simulation – that targets the highest-yield grade 3 skills.
Is a calculator allowed on the 3rd grade SBAC?
No. SBAC disables the on-screen calculator at grades 3, 4, and 5. Your child needs multiplication facts through \(10\times 10\) cold and should handle multi-digit addition, subtraction, and basic division by hand.
How long does the SBAC Math take?
The computer-adaptive section runs about 90-120 minutes; the performance task adds 30-60 minutes more, usually on a separate day. Total math testing time is roughly 2.5-3 hours. This Top 10 set takes about 15-20 minutes.
What’s a passing score on the 3rd grade SBAC?
SBAC reports four achievement levels: Level 1 (below standard), Level 2 (nearly met), Level 3 (met), and Level 4 (exceeded). Level 3 is the on-grade-level mark. There’s no state-mandated retention rule at grade 3 tied to SBAC.
Can my child retake the SBAC Math?
No. The grade 3 SBAC Math is given once per year in the spring. The spring score is the only score that counts. Schools provide additional support the next year for students who score below Level 3.
What math topics are on the 3rd grade SBAC?
Multiplication and division within 100, fractions on a number line, equivalent fractions, area and perimeter of rectangles, place value to 1,000, multi-digit addition and subtraction, time to the minute, measurement, and reading bar and picture graphs.
How long should we study for the 3rd grade SBAC?
For an on-grade-level child, 4-6 weeks at 15-20 minutes daily is plenty. For a child who needs more support, 8-12 weeks at 25 minutes daily. Multiplication-fact fluency is the best single prep choice at grade 3.
Where can we get more 3rd grade SBAC practice?
EffortlessMath has a free SBAC Math sample set, a full-length SBAC Math practice test, additional question sets, and the Mastering Grade 3 Math workbook covering every CCSS grade 3 standard.
Does the SBAC align with Common Core?
Yes. SBAC was built directly from Common Core State Standards, so alignment is one-to-one. Any CCSS-aligned grade 3 prep material is a direct fit, including content from non-SBAC CCSS states.
How can I help my child prep at home?
Three habits help: (1) 5 minutes of multiplication-fact drill daily, (2) one word problem at dinner where your child explains the steps, and (3) brief practice with on-screen click-and-drag items so the format doesn’t slow them down. For the performance task, have your child write a sentence with the answer.
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