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Key Facts: AK STAR Math Grade 3 Exam

AK STAR Grade 3 Math is Alaska's spring adaptive statewide mathematics assessment (~65 items, ~180 minutes estimated), scored Needs Support to Advanced and linked to MAP Growth.

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1There are 6 boxes. Each box has 4 pencils. How many pencils are there in all?

A.10

B.24

C.20

D.28

Explanation: Equal groups mean multiplication: 6 boxes with 4 pencils each is 6 × 4 = 24 pencils. You can also add 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 = 24.

2What is 7 × 8?

A.54

B.56

C.48

D.63

Explanation: 7 × 8 means 7 groups of 8, which equals 56. Counting by 8s seven times gives 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56. You can also use 7 × 7 = 49 and add one more 7 to get 56.

3A teacher shares 36 stickers equally among 9 students. How many stickers does each student get?

A.3

B.4

C.5

D.6

Explanation: Divide the total into equal shares: 36 ÷ 9 = 4. Check by multiplying: 9 × 4 = 36. Each student gets 4 stickers.

4An array has 5 rows with 9 stars in each row. How many stars are in the array?

A.14

B.40

C.45

D.54

Explanation: An array's total is rows times columns: 5 × 9 = 45 stars. Each row is an equal group, so multiplication finds the total. You could also add 9 five times.

5What unknown number makes this equation true? 6 × ? = 42

A.5

B.6

C.7

D.8

Explanation: To find the missing factor, divide: 42 ÷ 6 = 7. Check: 6 × 7 = 42. Finding a missing factor uses the link between multiplication and division.

6What is 56 ÷ 7?

A.6

B.7

C.8

D.9

Explanation: 56 ÷ 7 asks how many 7s are in 56. Since 7 × 8 = 56, the quotient is 8. Division and multiplication are inverse operations.

7There are 4 shelves. Each shelf holds 8 books. Then 5 more books are added. How many books are there in all?

A.32

B.37

C.40

D.45

Explanation: First multiply: 4 × 8 = 32 books on the shelves. Then add the 5 more books: 32 + 5 = 37. This two-step problem uses multiplication and then addition.

8Which property shows that 3 × 9 = 9 × 3?

A.Commutative property of multiplication

B.Associative property of multiplication

C.Distributive property

D.Zero property of multiplication

Explanation: The commutative property says you can multiply two numbers in any order and get the same product. Both 3 × 9 and 9 × 3 equal 27.

9Using the distributive property, which expression equals 8 × 6?

A.(8 × 4) + (8 × 2)

B.(8 × 5) + (8 × 2)

C.(8 × 3) + (8 × 4)

D.(8 × 6) + (8 × 1)

Explanation: Since 4 + 2 = 6, 8 × 6 equals (8 × 4) + (8 × 2) = 32 + 16 = 48. The parts of the second factor must add to 6.

10Look at the pattern: 3, 6, 9, 12, ___. What number comes next?

A.13

B.14

C.15

D.18

Explanation: The numbers increase by 3 each time (multiples of 3). After 12, add 3 to get 15. This is the same as counting by 3s.

About the AK STAR Math Grade 3 Exam

AK STAR Grade 3 Mathematics is Alaska's spring statewide summative math assessment for grade 3, administered by DEED with NWEA. It measures Alaska Mathematics Standards with an item-adaptive design that produces an on-grade achievement level and MAP Growth RIT scores by instructional area. No calculators on grades 3–5 mathematics (fluency emphasis). OpenExamPrep questions are free English MCQ study aids with genuine computation items; they do not replace official practice tests, adaptive delivery, or classroom instruction.

Questions

65 scored 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 Fee

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. (Alaska DEED in partnership with NWEA (MAP Growth connected spring summative))

AK STAR Math Grade 3 Exam Content Outline

~30-35%

Operations & Algebraic Thinking

Problem solving with the four operations, patterns, and unknown values.

~25-30%

Number & Operations

Place value and whole-number (and fraction, as grade-appropriate) computation.

~20-25%

Measurement & Data

Measurement, time, area/perimeter, and graphs.

~10-15%

Geometry

2-D shapes, attributes, and equal parts.

How to Pass the AK STAR Math 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: 65 questions
Time limit: About 180 minutes estimated; not strictly timed; may be administered in multiple school-day sessions.
Exam fee: 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.

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AK STAR Math Grade 3 Study Tips from Top Performers

1Practice multi-step word problems that require choosing operations carefully.

2Build fluency on grade-level computation before relying on calculators (especially grades 3–5, where calculators are not allowed).

3Explain answers with models, equations, and units—not only final numbers.

4Use DEED formula sheets for grades that provide them and official practice tests for item types.

5Review mistakes by identifying whether the error was computation, concept, or misread wording.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AK STAR Grade 3 Mathematics?

Alaska's required spring mathematics summative for grade 3 within the AK STAR system (DEED + NWEA).

Are calculators allowed?

No calculators on grades 3–5 mathematics (fluency emphasis).

How long is the test?

About 180 minutes estimated total; not strictly timed; schools schedule multiple sessions as needed.

How many questions?

About 65 total mathematics items for Grade 3 on the online adaptive form per DEED administration directions.

How is it scored?

Four achievement levels (Needs Support through Advanced) plus MAP Growth RIT scores by instructional area.

Is there a fee?

No family fee for eligible Alaska public school students.

100+ Free AK STAR Math Grade 3 Practice Questions

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