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Key Facts: AK STAR ELA Grade 3 Exam
AK STAR ELA is administered by Alaska DEED in partnership with NWEA for grades 3–9.
Grade 3 online adaptive ELA has about 63 total items and ~180 minutes estimated time.
Results use four levels: Needs Support, Approaching Proficient, Proficient, Advanced.
Fall and winter MAP Growth connect to the spring AK STAR summative.
Official ELA includes a constructed-response writing task in addition to selected-response items.
There is no family testing fee for eligible Alaska public school students.
AK STAR Grade 3 ELA is Alaska's spring adaptive statewide reading, language, and writing assessment for grade 3 (~63 items, ~180 minutes estimated), with results reported as Needs Support through Advanced.
Sample AK STAR ELA Grade 3 Practice Questions
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1Read the story. Bella put on her red boots and stomped through the puddles. Rain tapped on her umbrella. She laughed when a frog hopped across the sidewalk. Where does this story most likely take place?
2Read the story. Max spilled his juice on the floor. His face turned red. He quickly grabbed a towel and wiped it up before anyone noticed. How does Max most likely feel?
3Read the story. First, Ana packed her lunch. Next, she zipped her backpack. Then she waved goodbye to her dog. Finally, she walked to the bus stop. What did Ana do right after she zipped her backpack?
4Read the story. The little fox wanted the shiny berries on the high bush. It jumped and jumped but could not reach them. Then it found a fallen log, climbed up, and grabbed the berries. What is the problem in this story?
5Read the poem. Soft white flakes dance and spin, Landing lightly on my chin. I catch them with my mittened hand— Winter magic across the land! What is the poem mostly about?
6Read the story. "I do not want to share my crayons," said Leo. His teacher smiled and said, "Friends take turns." Leo looked at Mia’s empty desk and handed her the blue crayon. What lesson does this story teach?
7Read the story. Sam whispered, "The treasure is under the old oak." His sister Tia giggled and tiptoed behind him. They both carried a tiny map drawn in crayon. Who is telling this story?
8Read the story. When the power went out, the house was dark. Mom lit a candle. The children played a quiet guessing game until the lights returned. What happened because the power went out?
9Read the story. Nora’s stomach fluttered as she stepped onto the stage. Her hands felt damp. She took a deep breath, remembered her lines, and began to speak clearly to the crowd. What can you infer about Nora?
10Read the story. Every afternoon, Grandfather carved small animals from soft wood. Today he shaped a tiny moose with wide antlers. "This one is for you," he told Kai, placing it in Kai’s palm. What does the carving most show about Grandfather?
About the AK STAR ELA Grade 3 Exam
AK STAR Grade 3 English Language Arts is Alaska's spring statewide summative ELA assessment for students in grade 3, administered by the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development with NWEA. It measures Alaska English Language Arts Standards through an item-adaptive design that yields both an on-grade summative achievement level and MAP Growth RIT scores. Official item types include selected-response, technology-enhanced, and a constructed-response writing task. Practice questions on OpenExamPrep are free English-language multiple-choice study aids covering topics from reading, language, and writing standards; they do not replace authentic passage analysis, official platform practice tests, or the constructed-response writing experience.
Exam sponsor: Alaska DEED in partnership with NWEA (MAP Growth connected spring summative). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
63 questions
Time Limit
About 180 minutes estimated; not strictly timed; may be administered in multiple school-day sessions.
Passing Score
Reported in four achievement levels: Needs Support, Approaching Proficient, Proficient, and Advanced (Alaska DEED AK STAR / Science score reports).
Exam / Certification Fees
Free for eligible Alaska public school students; AK STAR and the Alaska Science Assessment are state-required summative assessments administered by districts at no cost to families.
Exam sponsor websiteFees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
Reading Literature & Informational
Key details, central ideas, inferences, text structure, craft, and evidence across literary and informational passages.
Language
Grammar, usage, capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and vocabulary in context.
Writing Judgment
Thesis and evidence selection, organization, revision choices, purpose and audience, and style—adapted from the official constructed-response writing focus.
Preparing for the AK STAR ELA Grade 3 Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Reported in four achievement levels: Needs Support, Approaching Proficient, Proficient, and Advanced (Alaska DEED AK STAR / Science score reports).
- Exam length: 63 questions
- Time limit: About 180 minutes estimated; not strictly timed; may be administered in multiple school-day sessions.
- Exam / certification fees: Free for eligible Alaska public school students; AK STAR and the Alaska Science Assessment are state-required summative assessments administered by districts at no cost to families. Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
- Work through all 100 available questions
- Review every answer and explanation
- Track weak areas and revisit them
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
AK STAR ELA Grade 3: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the AK STAR Grade 3 ELA assessment?
It is Alaska's required spring English language arts summative for grade 3 students, part of the Alaska System of Academic Readiness (AK STAR) run by DEED with NWEA.
Is the official test all multiple choice?
No. Official AK STAR ELA uses multiple item types plus a constructed-response writing task. This site offers English MCQ study adaptations only.
How long is the Grade 3 ELA test?
DEED estimates about 180 minutes total for the online adaptive form; schools may split testing across sessions and assessments are not strictly timed.
How many questions are on the official test?
About 63 total ELA items for Grade 3 on the online adaptive form per DEED Test Administration Directions (summative and growth components combined).
What do scores mean?
Students receive achievement levels (Needs Support, Approaching Proficient, Proficient, Advanced) plus MAP Growth RIT information connected to fall/winter interims.
Is there a testing fee?
No family fee for eligible public school students; districts administer the required state assessment.