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Colorado CMAS Grade 3 Math Practice Test

Build Grade 3 Math readiness with five focused 10-question practice sets covering numbers, operations, multiplication, fractions, measurement, data, and geometry.

Grade 3 Math practice sets

This Colorado CMAS Grade 3 Math Practice Test page provides five short practice sets with 10 original multiple-choice questions each. The sets offer supplemental practice across place value, operations, multiplication, division, fractions, measurement, data, area, and geometry.

Math skills covered

  • Place value, comparing numbers, expanded form, rounding, number order, and notation
  • Addition, subtraction, estimation, equations, one-step problems, and two-step problem solving
  • Multiplication facts, division facts, arrays, equal groups, repeated addition, sharing, properties, and patterns
  • Fractions, measurement, time, picture graphs, line plots, capacity, perimeter, and money
  • Polygons, quadrilaterals, area, right angles, shape attributes, models, and inverse operations

How to use this page

Complete one 10-question set at a time. Identify the operation or model, 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 Colorado Department of Education guidance, official CMAS blueprints, accommodations, or testing policies.

For the Colorado assessment hub, visit Colorado State Assessments.

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Colorado CMAS Grade 3 Math Practice Questions

A 10-question Colorado CMAS Grade 3 Math practice set on place value and number sense, 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

What is the value of the digit 6 in 4,682?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 600.

  1. Read the math task: Identify the quantities, operation, shape, measurement, or data relationship in the question.
  2. Show the reasoning: The digit 6 is in the hundreds place, so its value is 600.
  3. Check the answer: Choose the option that matches the calculation or mathematical model.

The digit 6 is in the hundreds place, so its value is 600.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

Which number is greatest?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is 7,405.

  1. Read the math task: Identify the quantities, operation, shape, measurement, or data relationship in the question.
  2. Show the reasoning: Comparing thousands, hundreds, tens, and ones shows that 7,405 is greatest.
  3. Check the answer: Choose the option that matches the calculation or mathematical model.

Comparing thousands, hundreds, tens, and ones shows that 7,405 is greatest.

3. QuestionMultiple choice

Which number is written in expanded form as 5,000 + 300 + 20 + 8?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is 5,328.

  1. Read the math task: Identify the quantities, operation, shape, measurement, or data relationship in the question.
  2. Show the reasoning: The expanded form represents 5 thousands, 3 hundreds, 2 tens, and 8 ones.
  3. Check the answer: Choose the option that matches the calculation or mathematical model.

The expanded form represents 5 thousands, 3 hundreds, 2 tens, and 8 ones.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

What is 486 rounded to the nearest hundred?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is 500.

  1. Read the math task: Identify the quantities, operation, shape, measurement, or data relationship in the question.
  2. Show the reasoning: The tens digit is 8, so 486 rounds up to 500.
  3. Check the answer: Choose the option that matches the calculation or mathematical model.

The tens digit is 8, so 486 rounds up to 500.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

Which comparison is true?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 3,219 > 3,129.

  1. Read the math task: Identify the quantities, operation, shape, measurement, or data relationship in the question.
  2. Show the reasoning: Both numbers have 3 thousands; 2 hundreds is greater than 1 hundred.
  3. Check the answer: Choose the option that matches the calculation or mathematical model.

Both numbers have 3 thousands; 2 hundreds is greater than 1 hundred.

6. QuestionMultiple choice

A school has 2,364 pencils. What is the value of the digit 3?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is 300.

  1. Read the math task: Identify the quantities, operation, shape, measurement, or data relationship in the question.
  2. Show the reasoning: The digit 3 is in the hundreds place, so it represents 300.
  3. Check the answer: Choose the option that matches the calculation or mathematical model.

The digit 3 is in the hundreds place, so it represents 300.

7. QuestionMultiple choice

Which number has 8 thousands, 4 hundreds, 0 tens, and 7 ones?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is 8,407.

  1. Read the math task: Identify the quantities, operation, shape, measurement, or data relationship in the question.
  2. Show the reasoning: The place values combine to make 8,407.
  3. Check the answer: Choose the option that matches the calculation or mathematical model.

The place values combine to make 8,407.

8. QuestionMultiple choice

What is 2,751 rounded to the nearest ten?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is 2,750.

  1. Read the math task: Identify the quantities, operation, shape, measurement, or data relationship in the question.
  2. Show the reasoning: The ones digit is 1, so the number rounds down to 2,750.
  3. Check the answer: Choose the option that matches the calculation or mathematical model.

The ones digit is 1, so the number rounds down to 2,750.

9. QuestionMultiple choice

Which number is least?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 1,908.

  1. Read the math task: Identify the quantities, operation, shape, measurement, or data relationship in the question.
  2. Show the reasoning: Comparing the hundreds and tens places shows that 1,809 is least.
  3. Check the answer: Choose the option that matches the calculation or mathematical model.

Comparing the hundreds and tens places shows that 1,809 is least.

10. QuestionMultiple choice

Which expression shows 9,000 + 70 + 5?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is 9,075.

  1. Read the math task: Identify the quantities, operation, shape, measurement, or data relationship in the question.
  2. Show the reasoning: The expression has 9 thousands, 0 hundreds, 7 tens, and 5 ones.
  3. Check the answer: Choose the option that matches the calculation or mathematical model.

The expression has 9 thousands, 0 hundreds, 7 tens, and 5 ones.

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Frequently asked questions about Colorado CMAS Grade 3 Math Practice Test

Which Grade 3 Math skills are covered?

The page covers place value, operations, multiplication, division, fractions, measurement, data, area, geometry, and mathematical reasoning.

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 CMAS questions?

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