California Smarter Balanced · Math · Grades 3–8 and 11
Build California Smarter Balanced Math readiness with five focused 10-question practice sets covering numbers, algebra, geometry, statistics, probability, data, and mathematical modeling.
This California Smarter Balanced Math Practice Test page provides five short practice sets with 10 original multiple-choice questions each. The sets support supplemental review for Grades 3–8 and 11 across arithmetic, proportional reasoning, algebra, geometry, data, probability, and modeling.
Complete one 10-question set at a time. Write down the quantities, show intermediate steps, check 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 Smarter Balanced blueprints, accommodations, or testing schedules.
For the broader California assessment hub, visit California State Assessments.
1. Test
A 10-question California Smarter Balanced Math practice set on numbers, operations, and proportional reasoning, with answers and explanations.
Read each question carefully, choose one answer, and review the explanation after responding.
Please select an answer first.
Correct answer: A
The correct answer is 75.
Add the ones and tens: 48 + 27 = 75.
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Correct answer: B
The correct answer is 45.
Subtract 18 from 63: 63 − 18 = 45.
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Correct answer: C
The correct answer is 4/8.
Multiplying numerator and denominator of 1/2 by 4 gives 4/8.
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Correct answer: D
The correct answer is 4 cups.
Doubling the number of muffins doubles the flour: 2 × 2 = 4 cups.
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Correct answer: A
The correct answer is 27 dollars.
Thirty percent of 90 is 27 dollars.
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Correct answer: B
The correct answer is 0.75.
0.75 is greater than 0.705, 0.7, and 0.57.
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Correct answer: C
The correct answer is 1,200 meters.
Multiply 3 laps by 400 meters per lap: 3 × 400 = 1,200 meters.
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Correct answer: D
The correct answer is 9.
3 to the power of 2 means 3 × 3, which equals 9.
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Correct answer: A
The correct answer is A decrease of 7 degrees.
Moving from 4 to -3 is a change of -7, or a decrease of 7 degrees.
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Correct answer: B
The correct answer is 96 dollars.
Multiply 12 dollars per week by 8 weeks: 12 × 8 = 96 dollars.
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The page covers numbers, proportional reasoning, algebra, functions, geometry, statistics, probability, data, and modeling for Grades 3–8 and 11.
There are five practice sets with 10 questions each, for 50 questions in total. Each set can be completed separately.
No. These are original supplemental practice questions. Check the latest California Department of Education information for official materials, standards, accommodations, and policies.
