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Key Facts: KAP Math Grade 3 Exam
State-mandated spring summative math test for Kansas 3rd graders.
Untimed test administered in two sessions (~90–120 minutes total).
Level 3 benchmark signifies grade-level proficiency.
No calculators allowed for Grade 3 math.
Developed by ATS at the University of Kansas for KSDE.
The KAP Grade 3 Math assessment is Kansas's state summative exam testing KCCRS standards across the official blueprint domains: Operations & Algebraic Thinking (20–35%), Number & Operations in Base Ten (13–18%), Fractions (13–18%), Measurement & Data (35–50%), and Geometry (3–8%). Level 3 (Proficient) indicates grade-level proficiency.
Sample KAP Math Grade 3 Practice Questions
Try these sample questions to review concepts for the KAP Math Grade 3 exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.
1A teacher has 35 pencils to share equally among 5 students. How many pencils does each student receive?
2Which equation shows the Commutative Property of Multiplication?
3What is the missing number in the equation? 48 ÷ ? = 6
4Liam bought 3 packs of juice boxes with 8 boxes in each pack. He gave away 5 juice boxes. How many juice boxes does Liam have left?
5What pattern rule describes the sequence of numbers: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20?
6Which multiplication expression can be used to solve 72 ÷ 9?
7Sofia arranges 40 desks into equal rows with 5 desks in each row. How many rows of desks does she make?
8Which expression is equal to 6 × (3 + 4) using the Distributive Property?
9Find the value of n that makes the equation true: 7 × n = 56
10Carter earned $8 an hour for 5 hours of yard work. He then spent $12 on a book. How much money does Carter have left?
About the KAP Math Grade 3 Exam
The Kansas Assessment Program (KAP) Grade 3 Mathematics summative assessment measures student proficiency according to the Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Mathematics. Delivered via the Kite Student Portal, the assessment covers operations and algebraic thinking, number and operations in base ten, fraction concepts, measurement, data, and geometry. Calculators are not permitted in Grade 3 to assess foundational mental math and calculation fluency.
Exam sponsor: Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) / Assessment & Technology Solutions (ATS) at the University of Kansas (formerly CETE). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Variable-length assessment
Time Limit
Untimed (estimated 90–120 minutes total across 2 sessions).
Passing Score
Level 3 (Proficient) on the 400–700 KAP scale (Level 3 cut score 540; levels Limited/Basic/Proficient/Advanced)
Fees, 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.
Operations & Algebraic Thinking
Multiplication and division within 100, properties of operations, two-step word problems, patterns, and unknown numbers in equations.
Number & Operations in Base Ten
Place value, rounding to the nearest 10 or 100, fluently adding and subtracting within 1,000, and multiplying by multiples of 10.
Number & Operations — Fractions
Unit fractions, fractions on a number line, fraction equivalence and comparison, and fractions as whole numbers.
Measurement & Data
Time to the nearest minute and elapsed time, liquid volume and mass, scaled picture and bar graphs, line plots, area and perimeter of rectangles and rectilinear figures.
Geometry
Attributes of quadrilaterals, classifying shapes, and partitioning shapes into equal-area parts.
Preparing for the KAP Math Grade 3 Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Level 3 (Proficient) on the 400–700 KAP scale (Level 3 cut score 540; levels Limited/Basic/Proficient/Advanced)
- Assessment: Variable-length assessment
- Time limit: Untimed (estimated 90–120 minutes total across 2 sessions).
- Exam / certification fees: Free for eligible Kansas public school students. Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
- Work through all 100 available questions
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KAP Math Grade 3: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the KAP Grade 3 Math exam?
The Kansas Assessment Program (KAP) Grade 3 Math test is the state's end-of-year summative test evaluating student mastery of Kansas Grade 3 math standards.
Are calculators allowed on KAP Grade 3 Math?
No, calculators are not allowed on the KAP Grade 3 Mathematics test to assess computation and conceptual fluency.
How long is the test and how many questions are on it?
The test is untimed, typically taken in two sessions lasting about 45 to 60 minutes each, containing around 40 to 50 questions.
What is a passing score on KAP Math Grade 3?
KAP uses 4 performance levels: Level 1 (Limited), Level 2 (Basic), Level 3 (Proficient), and Level 4 (Advanced). Level 3 is the state target benchmark.
How much does the test cost?
The test is completely free and funded by the state of Kansas for all enrolled public school students.