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Connecticut Grade 3 Smarter Balanced Math Practice Test

Build Grade 3 number, multiplication, division, fraction, measurement, geometry, graph, and data skills with five focused 10-question practice sets.

Connecticut Grade 3 Smarter Balanced Math practice sets

This Grade 3 Connecticut Smarter Balanced Math Practice Test page provides five short practice sets with 10 original multiple-choice questions each. The sets cover place value, operations, multiplication, division, fractions, measurement, geometry, area, graphs, data, probability, and patterns.

Skills covered

  • Place value, addition, subtraction, comparing numbers, multiplication, division, expressions, and even numbers
  • Equal groups, arrays, division sharing, remainders, multiplication properties, and multi-step word problems
  • Fractions, equivalent fractions, comparing fractions, measurement, time, length, liquid volume, and metric units
  • Shapes, polygons, area, perimeter, right angles, composing shapes, and square side length
  • Bar graphs, picture graphs, mode, range, patterns, tables, probability, mean, and data totals

How to use this page

Complete one 10-question set at a time. Draw a model, write an equation, label units, and check each answer with an estimate or an inverse operation.

This is supplemental State Test Practice, State Assessment Practice, and Standardized Test Practice. It does not replace current Connecticut State Department of Education guidance, official Smarter Balanced materials, accommodations, or testing policies.

For the Connecticut assessment hub, visit Connecticut State Assessments.

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Connecticut Grade 3 Math Practice Questions

A 10-question Connecticut Grade 3 Smarter Balanced Math practice set on multiplication, division, and problem solving, with answers and explanations.

Read each task carefully, choose one answer, and review the calculation or reasoning after responding.

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1. QuestionMultiple choice

There are 4 bags with 6 marbles in each bag. How many marbles are there?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 24 marbles.

  1. Understand the problem: Identify the numbers, units, shapes, or pattern the task is asking you to use.
  2. Show the reasoning: Four groups of 6 make 24 marbles.
  3. Check the result: Use an estimate, an inverse operation, a drawing, or another representation to confirm the answer.

Four groups of 6 make 24 marbles.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

A teacher shares 32 pencils equally among 8 students. How many pencils does each student get?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is 4 pencils.

  1. Understand the problem: Identify the numbers, units, shapes, or pattern the task is asking you to use.
  2. Show the reasoning: Thirty-two divided into 8 equal groups gives 4 pencils per student.
  3. Check the result: Use an estimate, an inverse operation, a drawing, or another representation to confirm the answer.

Thirty-two divided into 8 equal groups gives 4 pencils per student.

3. QuestionMultiple choice

Which equation represents 5 groups of 7?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is 5 × 7 = 35.

  1. Understand the problem: Identify the numbers, units, shapes, or pattern the task is asking you to use.
  2. Show the reasoning: Five groups with 7 in each group are represented by 5 × 7 = 35.
  3. Check the result: Use an estimate, an inverse operation, a drawing, or another representation to confirm the answer.

Five groups with 7 in each group are represented by 5 × 7 = 35.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

A box holds 9 rows of 3 markers. How many markers are in the box?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is 27 markers.

  1. Understand the problem: Identify the numbers, units, shapes, or pattern the task is asking you to use.
  2. Show the reasoning: Nine rows of 3 markers make 27 markers.
  3. Check the result: Use an estimate, an inverse operation, a drawing, or another representation to confirm the answer.

Nine rows of 3 markers make 27 markers.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

A student has 18 stickers and gives the same number to 3 friends. How many stickers does each friend get?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 6 stickers.

  1. Understand the problem: Identify the numbers, units, shapes, or pattern the task is asking you to use.
  2. Show the reasoning: Divide 18 stickers into 3 equal groups to get 6 in each group.
  3. Check the result: Use an estimate, an inverse operation, a drawing, or another representation to confirm the answer.

Divide 18 stickers into 3 equal groups to get 6 in each group.

6. QuestionMultiple choice

Which number sentence shows the commutative property of multiplication?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is 3 × 8 = 8 × 3.

  1. Understand the problem: Identify the numbers, units, shapes, or pattern the task is asking you to use.
  2. Show the reasoning: Changing the order of the factors does not change the product.
  3. Check the result: Use an estimate, an inverse operation, a drawing, or another representation to confirm the answer.

Changing the order of the factors does not change the product.

7. QuestionMultiple choice

A bus has 6 rows with 4 seats in each row. How many seats are there?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is 24 seats.

  1. Understand the problem: Identify the numbers, units, shapes, or pattern the task is asking you to use.
  2. Show the reasoning: Multiply 6 rows by 4 seats to get 24 seats.
  3. Check the result: Use an estimate, an inverse operation, a drawing, or another representation to confirm the answer.

Multiply 6 rows by 4 seats to get 24 seats.

8. QuestionMultiple choice

A student reads 8 pages each day for 5 days. How many pages does the student read?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is 40 pages.

  1. Understand the problem: Identify the numbers, units, shapes, or pattern the task is asking you to use.
  2. Show the reasoning: Five groups of 8 pages equal 40 pages.
  3. Check the result: Use an estimate, an inverse operation, a drawing, or another representation to confirm the answer.

Five groups of 8 pages equal 40 pages.

9. QuestionMultiple choice

A total of 29 counters is placed into groups of 5. How many full groups can be made and how many counters remain?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 5 full groups and 4 remain.

  1. Understand the problem: Identify the numbers, units, shapes, or pattern the task is asking you to use.
  2. Show the reasoning: Five groups of 5 use 25 counters, leaving 4 counters.
  3. Check the result: Use an estimate, an inverse operation, a drawing, or another representation to confirm the answer.

Five groups of 5 use 25 counters, leaving 4 counters.

10. QuestionMultiple choice

A game costs 7 points to play. How many points are needed for 4 games?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is 28 points.

  1. Understand the problem: Identify the numbers, units, shapes, or pattern the task is asking you to use.
  2. Show the reasoning: Four games at 7 points each cost 4 × 7 = 28 points.
  3. Check the result: Use an estimate, an inverse operation, a drawing, or another representation to confirm the answer.

Four games at 7 points each cost 4 × 7 = 28 points.

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Frequently asked questions about Connecticut Grade 3 Math Practice

Which Grade 3 math skills are covered?

The page covers operations, multiplication, division, fractions, measurement, geometry, area, graphs, data, probability, and patterns.

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 Smarter Balanced questions?

No. These are original supplemental practice questions. Check the latest Connecticut State Department of Education and Smarter Balanced information for official materials, accommodations, and policies.