The NYST 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: Which two equations are equal according to the Commutative Property of Multiplication?
- 5 + 4
- 10 x 2
- 5 x 4
- 4 x 5
Answer Explanation: Commutative property is the rule that states a x b = b x a. According to this rule, 4 x 5 = 5 x 4.
Standards: 3.OA.5
Click here to practice: Operations & Algebraic Thinking Questions on 3rd Grade
Domain: Grade 3 >> Number & Operations – Fractions
Sample Question: Complete the following:
2/8 =
- 1/4
- 1/2
- 3/4
- 1/8
Answer Explanation: The fraction 2/8 is at the same point on a number line as 1/4. When simplified, 2/8 can be reduced to 1/4 by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 2.
Standards: 3.NF.A.3
Click here to practice: Grade 3 Number & Operations – Fractions Questions
Domain: Grade 3 >> Number & Operations in Base Ten
Sample Question: Fill in the blank.
795 rounds to 800 when rounded to the nearest ________.
- ten
- hundred
- ten or hundred
- thousand
Answer Explanation: Moving from right to left, the positions are as follows: ones, tens, hundreds. In order to round to the nearest ten, you must look at the number in the ones place. If this number is less than 5, you must round the tens number down. If this number is 5 or more, you must round the tens number up. 795 has 5 in ones place. So, 795 would round to 800, when rounded to nearest ten.
In order to round to the nearest hundred, you must look at the number in the tens place. If this number is less than 5, you must round the hundreds number down. If this number is 5 or more, you must round the hundreds number up. 795 has a 9 in its hundreds place. So, 795 rounds to 800, when rounded to nearest hundred.
So, in both the cases, rounded to nearest ten or hundred, 795 would round to 800.
Standards: 3.NBT.A.1
Click here to practice: 3 Grade Number & Operations in Base Ten Questions
Domain: Grade 3 >> Measurement & Data
Sample Question: Volume is measured in ___________ units.
- cubic
- liters
- square
- box
Answer Explanation: Volume is a measurement associated with 3-dimensional figures. As a result, it is represented in cubic units. Volume is a measure of how many identical cubes (or parts of identical cubes) could fit within a solid figure.
Standards: 3.MD.A.2
Click here to practice: Measurement & Data Questions for 3rd Grade
Domain: Grade 3 >> Geometry
Sample Question: Name the figure shown below.
- Trapezoid
- Square
- Pentagon
- Rhombus
Answer Explanation: A trapezoid is a quadrilateral that contains only one pair of parallel sides.
Standards: 3.G.A.1
Click here to practice: Geometry Questions for 3rd Grade
