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Alaska AK STAR Grade 3 Math Practice Test

Build Grade 3 Alaska math assessment readiness with five focused 10-question practice sets covering operations, fractions, measurement, geometry, data, patterns, and problem solving.

Alaska AK STAR Grade 3 Math practice sets

This Alaska AK STAR Grade 3 Math Practice Test page provides five short practice sets with 10 original multiple-choice questions each. The sets support Grade 3 number sense, multiplication and division, fractions, measurement, geometry, data, patterns, and real-world problem solving.

Skills covered

  • Place value, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, rounding, arrays, and equations
  • Fractions, equivalent fractions, comparing fractions, metric units, capacity, elapsed time, and conversions
  • Polygons, quadrilaterals, perimeter, area, right angles, equal parts, and shape attributes
  • Picture graphs, bar graphs, line plots, patterns, surveys, mode, and simple probability
  • Money, distance, weather data, schedules, grouping, and multi-step Alaska-context problems

How to use this page

Complete one 10-question set at a time. Write down important steps, check units and operations, and review the explanation after responding. Mathematical expressions use the site’s supported inline notation where needed.

This is supplemental State Test Practice, State Assessment Practice, and Standardized Test Practice. It does not replace current Alaska Department of Education and Early Development guidance, official AK STAR materials, accommodations, or testing schedules.

For the broader Alaska assessment hub, visit Alaska State Assessments.

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Alaska AK STAR Grade 3 Math Practice Questions

A 10-question Alaska AK STAR Grade 3 Math practice set on grade 3 fractions and measurement, with answers and explanations.

Read each problem carefully, show useful steps, choose one answer, and review the calculation after responding.

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1. QuestionMultiple choice

A shape is divided into 4 equal parts. Three parts are shaded. What fraction is shaded?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is rac34rac{3}{4}.

  1. Understand the problem: Identify the quantities, units, operation, or shape information given in the question.
  2. Solve step by step: Three of four equal parts are shaded, so the fraction is 3/4.
  3. Check the result: Estimate or review the operation and confirm that the answer is reasonable.

Three of four equal parts are shaded, so the fraction is 3/4.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

Which fraction is equal to one whole?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is rac44rac{4}{4}.

  1. Understand the problem: Identify the quantities, units, operation, or shape information given in the question.
  2. Solve step by step: Four fourths make one whole.
  3. Check the result: Estimate or review the operation and confirm that the answer is reasonable.

Four fourths make one whole.

3. QuestionMultiple choice

Which fraction is greater?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is rac58rac{5}{8}.

  1. Understand the problem: Identify the quantities, units, operation, or shape information given in the question.
  2. Solve step by step: The fractions have the same denominator, and 5 is the greatest numerator.
  3. Check the result: Estimate or review the operation and confirm that the answer is reasonable.

The fractions have the same denominator, and 5 is the greatest numerator.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

A ribbon is 1 meter long. How many centimeters long is it?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is 100 centimeters.

  1. Understand the problem: Identify the quantities, units, operation, or shape information given in the question.
  2. Solve step by step: One meter equals 100 centimeters.
  3. Check the result: Estimate or review the operation and confirm that the answer is reasonable.

One meter equals 100 centimeters.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

A movie starts at 2:15 p.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m. How long is it?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 45 minutes.

  1. Understand the problem: Identify the quantities, units, operation, or shape information given in the question.
  2. Solve step by step: From 2:15 to 3:00 is 45 minutes.
  3. Check the result: Estimate or review the operation and confirm that the answer is reasonable.

From 2:15 to 3:00 is 45 minutes.

6. QuestionMultiple choice

A jug holds 2 liters. Which is a reasonable amount for a small cup?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is About 250 milliliters.

  1. Understand the problem: Identify the quantities, units, operation, or shape information given in the question.
  2. Solve step by step: A small cup holds a fraction of a liter, and 250 milliliters is reasonable.
  3. Check the result: Estimate or review the operation and confirm that the answer is reasonable.

A small cup holds a fraction of a liter, and 250 milliliters is reasonable.

7. QuestionMultiple choice

A book is 24 centimeters long. A notebook is 7 centimeters shorter. How long is the notebook?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is 17 centimeters.

  1. Understand the problem: Identify the quantities, units, operation, or shape information given in the question.
  2. Solve step by step: Subtract 7 from 24 to get 17 centimeters.
  3. Check the result: Estimate or review the operation and confirm that the answer is reasonable.

Subtract 7 from 24 to get 17 centimeters.

8. QuestionMultiple choice

Which fraction is closest to 1?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is rac78rac{7}{8}.

  1. Understand the problem: Identify the quantities, units, operation, or shape information given in the question.
  2. Solve step by step: Seven eighths is only one eighth less than one whole.
  3. Check the result: Estimate or review the operation and confirm that the answer is reasonable.

Seven eighths is only one eighth less than one whole.

9. QuestionMultiple choice

A container has 3 gallons of water. How many quarts is that if 1 gallon equals 4 quarts?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 12 quarts.

  1. Understand the problem: Identify the quantities, units, operation, or shape information given in the question.
  2. Solve step by step: Multiply 3 gallons by 4 quarts per gallon to get 12 quarts.
  3. Check the result: Estimate or review the operation and confirm that the answer is reasonable.

Multiply 3 gallons by 4 quarts per gallon to get 12 quarts.

10. QuestionMultiple choice

A line segment is divided into 8 equal parts. What fraction represents 2 parts?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is rac28rac{2}{8}.

  1. Understand the problem: Identify the quantities, units, operation, or shape information given in the question.
  2. Solve step by step: Two of eight equal parts are represented by 2/8.
  3. Check the result: Estimate or review the operation and confirm that the answer is reasonable.

Two of eight equal parts are represented by 2/8.

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Frequently asked questions about Alaska AK STAR Grade 3 Math Practice Test

What skills are covered?

The page covers Grade 3 operations, place value, fractions, measurement, geometry, data, patterns, and problem solving.

How many questions are included?

There are five practice sets with 10 questions each, for 50 questions in total. Each set can be completed separately.

Are these official AK STAR questions?

No. These are original supplemental practice questions. Check the latest Alaska Department of Education and Early Development information for official assessment dates, materials, accommodations, and policies.