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California Grade 3 CAASPP Math Practice Test

Build Grade 3 California CAASPP Math readiness with five focused 10-question practice sets covering operations, fractions, measurement, geometry, data, and problem solving.

Grade 3 CAASPP Math practice sets

This California Grade 3 CAASPP Math Practice Test page provides five short practice sets with 10 original multiple-choice questions each. The sets support supplemental review across operations, place value, fractions, measurement, geometry, data, probability, and problem solving.

Math skills covered

  • Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, place value, estimation, equal groups, and equations
  • Fractions, equivalent fractions, comparing fractions, number lines, decimals, tenths, and eighths
  • Length, area, perimeter, time, elapsed time, metric units, shapes, and measurement tools
  • Pictographs, bar graphs, line plots, data totals, comparisons, simple probability, and surveys
  • Arrays, multistep problems, patterns, unknown side lengths, data collection, and checking reasonableness

How to use this page

Complete one 10-question set at a time. Draw a model when useful, show intermediate steps, label units, 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 California Department of Education guidance, official CAASPP blueprints, accommodations, or testing schedules.

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

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California Grade 3 CAASPP Math Practice Questions

A 10-question California Grade 3 CAASPP Math practice set on operations and place value, with answers and explanations.

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

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1. QuestionMultiple choice

What is 347 + 126?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 473.

  1. Identify the task: Decide whether the question asks you to add, subtract, multiply, divide, measure, compare, or interpret data.
  2. Use the quantities: Add the ones, tens, and hundreds: 347 + 126 = 473.
  3. Check the result: Review the operation, units, place value, and whether the answer makes sense in the situation.

Add the ones, tens, and hundreds: 347 + 126 = 473.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

What is 805 − 279?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is 526.

  1. Identify the task: Decide whether the question asks you to add, subtract, multiply, divide, measure, compare, or interpret data.
  2. Use the quantities: Subtract 279 from 805 by place value: 805 − 279 = 526.
  3. Check the result: Review the operation, units, place value, and whether the answer makes sense in the situation.

Subtract 279 from 805 by place value: 805 − 279 = 526.

3. QuestionMultiple choice

Which number has a 6 in the tens place?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is 462.

  1. Identify the task: Decide whether the question asks you to add, subtract, multiply, divide, measure, compare, or interpret data.
  2. Use the quantities: In 462, the digit 6 represents 6 tens, or 60.
  3. Check the result: Review the operation, units, place value, and whether the answer makes sense in the situation.

In 462, the digit 6 represents 6 tens, or 60.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

Which expression is equal to 8 × 7?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is 7 × 8.

  1. Identify the task: Decide whether the question asks you to add, subtract, multiply, divide, measure, compare, or interpret data.
  2. Use the quantities: The commutative property shows that 8 × 7 and 7 × 8 have the same product.
  3. Check the result: Review the operation, units, place value, and whether the answer makes sense in the situation.

The commutative property shows that 8 × 7 and 7 × 8 have the same product.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

A library has 236 fiction books and 189 nonfiction books. How many books are there altogether?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 425.

  1. Identify the task: Decide whether the question asks you to add, subtract, multiply, divide, measure, compare, or interpret data.
  2. Use the quantities: Add the two groups: 236 + 189 = 425 books.
  3. Check the result: Review the operation, units, place value, and whether the answer makes sense in the situation.

Add the two groups: 236 + 189 = 425 books.

6. QuestionMultiple choice

Which number is closest to 600?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is 598.

  1. Identify the task: Decide whether the question asks you to add, subtract, multiply, divide, measure, compare, or interpret data.
  2. Use the quantities: 598 is only 2 away from 600, closer than the other choices.
  3. Check the result: Review the operation, units, place value, and whether the answer makes sense in the situation.

598 is only 2 away from 600, closer than the other choices.

7. QuestionMultiple choice

What is 9 × 6?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is 54.

  1. Identify the task: Decide whether the question asks you to add, subtract, multiply, divide, measure, compare, or interpret data.
  2. Use the quantities: Nine groups of six equal 54.
  3. Check the result: Review the operation, units, place value, and whether the answer makes sense in the situation.

Nine groups of six equal 54.

8. QuestionMultiple choice

What is 72 ÷ 8?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is 9.

  1. Identify the task: Decide whether the question asks you to add, subtract, multiply, divide, measure, compare, or interpret data.
  2. Use the quantities: Because 8 × 9 = 72, 72 ÷ 8 = 9.
  3. Check the result: Review the operation, units, place value, and whether the answer makes sense in the situation.

Because 8 × 9 = 72, 72 ÷ 8 = 9.

9. QuestionMultiple choice

Which equation is true?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 6 × 4 = 24.

  1. Identify the task: Decide whether the question asks you to add, subtract, multiply, divide, measure, compare, or interpret data.
  2. Use the quantities: Six groups of four equal 24, so 6 × 4 = 24 is true.
  3. Check the result: Review the operation, units, place value, and whether the answer makes sense in the situation.

Six groups of four equal 24, so 6 × 4 = 24 is true.

10. QuestionMultiple choice

A student has 5 bags with 7 marbles in each bag. How many marbles are there?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is 35.

  1. Identify the task: Decide whether the question asks you to add, subtract, multiply, divide, measure, compare, or interpret data.
  2. Use the quantities: Multiply the 5 equal groups by 7 marbles: 5 × 7 = 35.
  3. Check the result: Review the operation, units, place value, and whether the answer makes sense in the situation.

Multiply the 5 equal groups by 7 marbles: 5 × 7 = 35.

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Frequently asked questions about California Grade 3 CAASPP Math Practice Test

Which Math skills are covered?

The page covers operations, place value, fractions, decimals, measurement, geometry, data, probability, patterns, and problem solving 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 CAASPP questions?

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