California CAA · Math · Grades 3–8 and 11

California CAA Math Practice Test: Grades 3–8 and 11

Build math readiness with five focused 10-question practice sets covering number operations, patterns, geometry, measurement, data, probability, and applied problem solving.

CAA Math practice sets

This California CAA Math Practice Test page provides five short practice sets with 10 original multiple-choice questions each. The sets offer supplemental practice for Grades 3–8 and 11 across number operations, algebraic thinking, geometry, measurement, data, probability, and applied problem solving.

Math skills covered

  • Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, place value, equal groups, rounding, and fractions of numbers
  • Patterns, equations, expressions, proportional relationships, number properties, sequences, and substitution
  • Shapes, perimeter, area, angles, metric conversions, circles, quadrilaterals, volume, scale, and mass
  • Charts, mode, median, probability, totals, bar graphs, equal outcomes, range, line graphs, and trends
  • Money, measurement, elapsed time, distance, repeated addition, sharing, and multi-step problem solving

How to use this page

Complete one 10-question set at a time. Identify the quantities and operation, solve carefully, and review every explanation before moving to the next set.

This is supplemental State Test Practice, State Assessment Practice, and Standardized Test Practice. It does not replace current California Department of Education guidance, official CAA materials, accessibility supports, or testing policies.

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

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California CAA Math Practice Questions

A 10-question California CAA Math practice set on applied problem solving, with answers and explanations.

Read each math task carefully, choose one answer, and review the explanation after responding.

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1. QuestionMultiple choice

A bus ticket costs 4 dollars. How much do 3 tickets cost?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 12 dollars.

  1. Understand the quantities: Identify the numbers, units, and operation described in the task.
  2. Use the evidence: Three tickets at 4 dollars each cost 12 dollars.
  3. Check the result: Make sure the answer is reasonable for the situation and uses the correct unit when needed.

Three tickets at 4 dollars each cost 12 dollars.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

A recipe needs 3 cups of flour. The student has 1 cup. How many more cups are needed?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is 2 cups.

  1. Understand the quantities: Identify the numbers, units, and operation described in the task.
  2. Use the evidence: Subtracting 1 from 3 leaves 2 cups needed.
  3. Check the result: Make sure the answer is reasonable for the situation and uses the correct unit when needed.

Subtracting 1 from 3 leaves 2 cups needed.

3. QuestionMultiple choice

A student starts homework at 4:15 and works for 30 minutes. When does the student finish?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is 4:45.

  1. Understand the quantities: Identify the numbers, units, and operation described in the task.
  2. Use the evidence: Thirty minutes after 4:15 is 4:45.
  3. Check the result: Make sure the answer is reasonable for the situation and uses the correct unit when needed.

Thirty minutes after 4:15 is 4:45.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

A shelf has 5 books. A teacher adds 7 more. How many books are on the shelf?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is 12.

  1. Understand the quantities: Identify the numbers, units, and operation described in the task.
  2. Use the evidence: Adding 5 and 7 gives 12 books.
  3. Check the result: Make sure the answer is reasonable for the situation and uses the correct unit when needed.

Adding 5 and 7 gives 12 books.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

A garden has 4 rows with 6 plants in each row. How many plants are there?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 24.

  1. Understand the quantities: Identify the numbers, units, and operation described in the task.
  2. Use the evidence: Four groups of six give 24 plants.
  3. Check the result: Make sure the answer is reasonable for the situation and uses the correct unit when needed.

Four groups of six give 24 plants.

6. QuestionMultiple choice

A student has 20 minutes to complete 4 equal tasks. How many minutes can be used for each task?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is 5 minutes.

  1. Understand the quantities: Identify the numbers, units, and operation described in the task.
  2. Use the evidence: Dividing 20 minutes into four equal parts gives 5 minutes each.
  3. Check the result: Make sure the answer is reasonable for the situation and uses the correct unit when needed.

Dividing 20 minutes into four equal parts gives 5 minutes each.

7. QuestionMultiple choice

A store gives 2 dollars back from a 10-dollar bill after a purchase. What was the purchase price?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is 8 dollars.

  1. Understand the quantities: Identify the numbers, units, and operation described in the task.
  2. Use the evidence: The purchase price is 10 − 2 = 8 dollars.
  3. Check the result: Make sure the answer is reasonable for the situation and uses the correct unit when needed.

The purchase price is 10 − 2 = 8 dollars.

8. QuestionMultiple choice

A hallway is 9 meters long. A student walks 4 meters. How many meters remain?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is 5 meters.

  1. Understand the quantities: Identify the numbers, units, and operation described in the task.
  2. Use the evidence: Subtracting 4 from 9 leaves 5 meters.
  3. Check the result: Make sure the answer is reasonable for the situation and uses the correct unit when needed.

Subtracting 4 from 9 leaves 5 meters.

9. QuestionMultiple choice

A school collects 6 cans each day for 5 days. How many cans are collected?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 30 cans.

  1. Understand the quantities: Identify the numbers, units, and operation described in the task.
  2. Use the evidence: Six cans per day for five days gives 6 × 5 = 30 cans.
  3. Check the result: Make sure the answer is reasonable for the situation and uses the correct unit when needed.

Six cans per day for five days gives 6 × 5 = 30 cans.

10. QuestionMultiple choice

A box has 18 markers shared equally by 3 students. How many markers does each student get?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is 6 markers.

  1. Understand the quantities: Identify the numbers, units, and operation described in the task.
  2. Use the evidence: Eighteen divided by three gives 6 markers each.
  3. Check the result: Make sure the answer is reasonable for the situation and uses the correct unit when needed.

Eighteen divided by three gives 6 markers each.

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Frequently asked questions about California CAA Math Practice Test

Which Math skills are covered?

The page covers supplemental number operations, algebraic thinking, geometry, measurement, data, probability, and applied problem-solving practice for Grades 3–8 and 11.

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 CAA Math questions?

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