The LEAP is a Computer-Based Longitudinal Assessment System for College and Career Readiness. The students will face a variety of new technology-enhanced questions as a part of the computer-based tests.

Some of them are Multiple choice-single correct responses, Multiple choice-multiple correct responses, Matching Tables, Drag and Drop, Hot text, Table Fill in, Graphing, Equation/numeric, Extended constructed response, Short answer, and many more.

Today, we will share several sample questions along with practice test links for grade 3 Math that gives you an idea of questions that your students are likely to see on the test. After each sample question, an explanation follows that includes any important aspects of the task that you may need to consider with respect to the skills, processes, and information your students need to know.

Domain: Grade 3 >> Operations & Algebraic Thinking

Sample Question: Darren found 60 cents in his pocket. He wants to buy candy that costs 10 cents each. How many pieces of candy can Darren buy?

1. 5 pieces of candy
2. 6 pieces of candy
3. 10 pieces of candy
4. 30 pieces of candy

Answer Explanation: There are 60 items that need to be sorted into groups of 10.

60 ÷ 10 = 6.

Standards: 3.OA.A.2

Click here to practice: Operations & Algebraic Thinking Questions on 3rd Grade

Domain: Grade 3 >> Number & Operations in Base Ten

Sample Question: Multiply:

2 x 10 = ____

1. 2
2. 5
3. 10
4. 20

Answer Explanation: 2 x 10 is equivalent to 2 sets of 10 which equals a total of 20.

Standards: 3.NBT.A.3

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Domain: Grade 3 >> Number & Operations – Fractions

Sample Question: What fraction does the number line show?

1. 4/8
2. 5/8
3. 4/4
4. 2/8

Answer Explanation: The number line is divided into eight segments and the dot is at the fourth segment of the eight.

Standards: 3.NF.A.2

Click here to practice: 3rd Grade Number & Operations – Fractions Questions

Domain: Grade 3 >> Measurement & Data

Sample Question: Danny really loves to play soccer. Last Saturday, he began playing at 3:37 PM and did not stop until 5:08 PM . How long did Danny play soccer?

1. 1 hour and 31 minutes
2. 1 hour and 19 minutes
3. 1 hour and 21 minutes
4. 1 hour and 29 minutes

Answer Explanation: From 3:37 to 4:37 is an elapsed time of 1 hour. From 4:37 to 5:00 is an additional 23 minutes. Finally, from 5:00 to 5:08 is 8 minutes, for a total elapsed time of 1 hour and 31 minutes.

Standards: 3.MD.A.1

Click here to practice: Measurement & Data Questions for 3rd Grade

Domain: Grade 3 >> Geometry

Sample Question: A square has how many lines of symmetry?

1. 8
2. 4
3. 1
4. 2

Answer Explanation: A line of symmetry is an imaginary line that divides an object into two mirror images. A square can be divided across the length, across the width, down diagonally from left to right, and down diagonally from right to left.

Standards: 3.G.A.2

Click here to practice: Geometry Questions for 3rd Grade

Looking for online practice tests? Here is the link to practice more of LEAP Grade 3 Math questions.