Top 10 3rd Grade STAAR Math Practice Questions
TL;DR: Want a quick honest read of where your third grader stands before STAAR Math? These ten practice questions were picked to cover the topics Texas tests most often at grade 3, so they map cleanly to what your child will actually see. Each one comes with a fully worked answer, which makes them perfect for sitting down together and walking through the reasoning step by step rather than just landing on the right answer.
Key takeaways:
- Just 10 questions – perfect for a quick diagnostic or focused review night.
- Each item targets a high-frequency TEKS standard on the Texas grade 3 test.
- Worked solutions show your child the reasoning, not just the right letter.
- Aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS).
- Use these to spot weak topics, then drill them with a longer practice test.
Help your students start their 3rd Grade STAAR Math test prep journey right now with these sample 3rd Grade STAAR Math questions.
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2- Mia’s goal is to save $140 to purchase her favorite bike.
In January, she saved $36.
In February, she saved $28.
How much money does Mia need to save in March to be able to purchase her favorite bike?
A. $28
B. $30
C. $52
D. $76
3- Michelle has 72 old books. She plans to send all of them to the library in their area. If she puts the books in boxes that can hold 9 books, which of the following equations can be used to find the number of boxes she will use?
A. \(72 + 9 =\) ______
B. \(72 × 9 =\) ______
C. \(72 – 9 =\) ______
D. \(72 ÷ 9 =\) ______
4- Eva had 983 cards. Then, she gave 349 of the cards to her friend Alice. After that, Eva lost 260 cards.
Which equation can be used to find the number of cards Eve has now?
A. \(983 – 349 + 260 =\) _____
B. \(983 – 349 -260 =\) _____
C. \(983 +349 +260 =\) _____
D. \(983 +349 -260 =\) _____
5- The length of the following rectangle is 7 centimeters and its width is 3 centimeters. What is the area of the rectangle?
A. \(10 cm^2\)
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 ends 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 our formula of a 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
\(32\) inches 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 these top 10 questions, Mastering Grade 3 Math covers every TEKS grade 3 topic with worked examples. For extra word-problem practice, see Mastering Grade 3 Math Word Problems.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these the actual top 10 from the real STAAR?
No – actual STAAR items aren’t released publicly. These are 10 hand-picked sample questions that match the topics, difficulty, and format of what your child sees on the Texas grade 3 math test.
How long should this take my child?
About 15-20 minutes for the questions, plus 10 minutes to walk through any answers that gave trouble. A 25-30 minute total session that fits easily into a school night.
Is a calculator allowed on the 3rd grade STAAR?
No. Texas doesn’t allow calculators on the grade 3 math test. Your child should know multiplication facts through \(10\times 10\) by heart and handle multi-digit addition, subtraction, and division by hand.
How many questions are on the real STAAR Math?
The redesigned grade 3 STAAR has about 32 questions. This 10-question set is a quick sample – use it as a diagnostic, then move to a full 20+ question practice test for pacing practice.
When is the STAAR given in Texas?
Grade 3 STAAR Math is administered in the first or second week of May. Schools select the exact day inside the state window. Try this 10-question set 4-6 weeks before, then a full-length practice test 2-3 weeks out.
What topics do these 10 questions cover?
The heavy hitters from TEKS: multiplication and division within 100, fractions on a number line, perimeter and area of rectangles, multi-digit place value, multi-step word problems, and reading bar and dot graphs.
What’s a passing score on the 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 on-grade-level. Schools target Meets for most third-graders.
Can my child retake the STAAR at grade 3?
No. Retesting is only required at grades 5 and 8 under the state’s promotion rules. At grade 3, a low score triggers extra support during the next year but doesn’t hold your child back.
Does STAAR follow Common Core?
No. Texas uses the TEKS, not Common Core. The grade 3 math topics overlap a lot (multiplication, fractions, area, place value), but the wording and emphasis are different. Texas-specific practice is the most efficient.
Where can we find more STAAR practice?
EffortlessMath has a full-length 3rd grade STAAR Math practice test, the 3rd Grade STAAR Math FREE Sample Practice Questions, and the Mastering Grade 3 Math workbook covering every TEKS topic with worked examples.
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