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Arkansas ATLAS Grade 3 Science Practice Test

Build Grade 3 Arkansas ATLAS Science readiness with five focused 10-question practice sets covering living things, matter, Earth and space, engineering, data, and evidence.

Arkansas ATLAS Grade 3 Science practice sets

This Arkansas ATLAS Grade 3 Science Practice Test page provides five short practice sets with 10 original multiple-choice questions each. The sets support supplemental review of life science, physical science, Earth and space science, engineering design, data, and evidence.

Grade 3 Science skills covered

  • Plant and animal needs, inherited traits, adaptations, habitats, food chains, life cycles, pollination, and decomposers
  • States of matter, changes caused by heat, magnets, forces, reflection, sound, gravity, material properties, friction, and energy
  • Day and night, weather, evaporation, erosion, rocks, minerals, Moon phases, weather tools, soil, and the Sun
  • Engineering problems, materials, fair tests, design data, insulation, models, constraints, and repeated trials
  • Predictions, variables, observations, measurements, patterns, classification, evidence, conclusions, and investigation plans

How to use this page

Complete one 10-question set at a time. Read each science situation carefully, record uncertain questions, and review the explanation for every missed or guessed answer.

This is supplemental State Test Practice, State Assessment Practice, and Standardized Test Practice. It does not replace current Arkansas Department of Education ATLAS guidance, official blueprints, accommodations, or testing schedules.

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

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Arkansas ATLAS Grade 3 Science Practice Questions

A 10-question Arkansas ATLAS Grade 3 science practice set on science data and evidence, with answers and explanations.

Read each science situation carefully, choose one answer, and review the explanation after responding.

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1. QuestionMultiple choice

A table shows that plants near a window grew taller than plants in a dark cabinet. What pattern is shown?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is Plants near the window grew more.

  1. Identify the science idea: Decide whether the question is about living things, matter, Earth systems, design, or evidence.
  2. Use the evidence: The table compares growth and shows greater growth near the window.
  3. Check the claim: Make sure the answer matches the observation, model, data, or situation described.

The table compares growth and shows greater growth near the window.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

What is a prediction?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is A statement about what may happen based on evidence.

  1. Identify the science idea: Decide whether the question is about living things, matter, Earth systems, design, or evidence.
  2. Use the evidence: A prediction uses what is known to anticipate a future result.
  3. Check the claim: Make sure the answer matches the observation, model, data, or situation described.

A prediction uses what is known to anticipate a future result.

3. QuestionMultiple choice

In an investigation, what is a variable?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is A factor that can change.

  1. Identify the science idea: Decide whether the question is about living things, matter, Earth systems, design, or evidence.
  2. Use the evidence: Variables are conditions or factors that may change in an investigation.
  3. Check the claim: Make sure the answer matches the observation, model, data, or situation described.

Variables are conditions or factors that may change in an investigation.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

Which is an observation?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is The leaf feels smooth and is light green.

  1. Identify the science idea: Decide whether the question is about living things, matter, Earth systems, design, or evidence.
  2. Use the evidence: An observation describes information gathered directly with senses or tools.
  3. Check the claim: Make sure the answer matches the observation, model, data, or situation described.

An observation describes information gathered directly with senses or tools.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

Why should a scientist measure the same way during each trial?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is Consistent measurements make the results easier to compare.

  1. Identify the science idea: Decide whether the question is about living things, matter, Earth systems, design, or evidence.
  2. Use the evidence: Using consistent procedures improves the fairness of comparisons.
  3. Check the claim: Make sure the answer matches the observation, model, data, or situation described.

Using consistent procedures improves the fairness of comparisons.

6. QuestionMultiple choice

A chart shows more earthworms in moist soil than dry soil. What question could the chart help answer?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Do earthworms prefer moist soil?.

  1. Identify the science idea: Decide whether the question is about living things, matter, Earth systems, design, or evidence.
  2. Use the evidence: The chart compares earthworm numbers in two soil conditions.
  3. Check the claim: Make sure the answer matches the observation, model, data, or situation described.

The chart compares earthworm numbers in two soil conditions.

7. QuestionMultiple choice

Why do scientists classify animals into groups?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is To organize them by shared traits.

  1. Identify the science idea: Decide whether the question is about living things, matter, Earth systems, design, or evidence.
  2. Use the evidence: Classification helps scientists organize and compare organisms.
  3. Check the claim: Make sure the answer matches the observation, model, data, or situation described.

Classification helps scientists organize and compare organisms.

8. QuestionMultiple choice

Which statement is evidence for the claim that a magnet attracts the object?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is The object moved toward the magnet when it was nearby.

  1. Identify the science idea: Decide whether the question is about living things, matter, Earth systems, design, or evidence.
  2. Use the evidence: Movement toward the magnet is direct evidence of attraction.
  3. Check the claim: Make sure the answer matches the observation, model, data, or situation described.

Movement toward the magnet is direct evidence of attraction.

9. QuestionMultiple choice

What is a conclusion?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is A statement that explains what the results show.

  1. Identify the science idea: Decide whether the question is about living things, matter, Earth systems, design, or evidence.
  2. Use the evidence: A conclusion connects the investigation results to the question or claim.
  3. Check the claim: Make sure the answer matches the observation, model, data, or situation described.

A conclusion connects the investigation results to the question or claim.

10. QuestionMultiple choice

Which plan best investigates whether sunlight affects plant growth?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is Grow similar plants with different amounts of sunlight and measure their growth.

  1. Identify the science idea: Decide whether the question is about living things, matter, Earth systems, design, or evidence.
  2. Use the evidence: The plan compares sunlight while keeping the plants similar and measuring growth.
  3. Check the claim: Make sure the answer matches the observation, model, data, or situation described.

The plan compares sunlight while keeping the plants similar and measuring growth.

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Frequently asked questions about Arkansas ATLAS Grade 3 Science Practice Test

Which science skills are covered?

The page covers life science, physical science, Earth and space science, engineering design, data, and evidence for Grade 3.

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 ATLAS questions?

No. These are original supplemental practice questions. Check the latest Arkansas Department of Education information for official materials, standards, accommodations, and policies.