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Key Facts: LEAP 2025 Science Grade 3 Exam

Grade 3

Target student grade level

LDOE LEAP 2025 Assessment Guide

Free

No cost for Louisiana public school students

Louisiana Department of Education

5 Levels

Unsatisfactory to Advanced performance scale

LDOE LEAP 2025 Reporting Policy

Mastery

Target performance benchmark for grade readiness

Louisiana Believes Accountability System

2.5 Hours

Total estimated testing time across sessions

LEAP 2025 Grade 3 Test Blueprint

LSSS / NGSS

Louisiana Student Standards for Science 3D framework

LDOE Science Curriculum Framework

DRC INSIGHT

Statewide assessment delivery platform

Data Recognition Corporation

100 Items

OpenExamPrep practice question bank size

OpenExamPrep LEAP 2025 Study Suite

LEAP 2025 Science Grade 3 is Louisiana's official statewide science assessment for 3rd graders based on LSSS/NGSS standards. OpenExamPrep offers a free 100-question practice test with detailed explanations.

Sample LEAP 2025 Science Grade 3 Practice Questions

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1Two students push a heavy box resting on a smooth floor. Student A pushes with a force of 10 units to the right, and Student B pushes with a force of 10 units to the left. What will happen to the box?
A.The box will remain stationary because the forces acting on it are balanced.
B.The box will move to the right because Student A pushed first.
C.The box will lift off the ground due to the pushing forces.
D.The box will move to the left because Student B exerted more energy.
Explanation: When two equal forces act on an object in opposite directions, the net force is zero. Equal and opposite forces are balanced, so the motion of the stationary box does not change.
2A toy wagon is pulled to the right by Maria with a force of 15 units. At the same time, Sam pulls the wagon to the left with a force of 5 units. How will the wagon move?
A.It will accelerate to the left because two people are pulling.
B.It will move to the right because the net force to the right is greater.
C.It will stay completely still because both people are pulling.
D.It will roll backward and forward continuously.
Explanation: The forces acting on the wagon are unbalanced (15 units right vs. 5 units left). The net force is 10 units to the right, causing the wagon to move to the right.
3Marcus rolls a toy car with the same pushing force across three different surfaces: smooth tile, coarse sandpaper, and thick carpet. On which surface will the car travel the shortest distance, and why?
A.Coarse sandpaper, because high surface roughness increases friction and slows the car quickly.
B.The car will travel the exact same distance on all three surfaces.
C.Smooth tile, because smooth surfaces create maximum friction.
D.Thick carpet, because carpet removes all gravity acting on the car.
Explanation: Friction is a force that opposes motion between touching surfaces. Coarse sandpaper has a rough texture that creates high friction, quickly slowing the car down and shortening its distance.
4An oak tree drops an acorn from a high branch. Which statement best explains why the acorn falls downward to the ground without anything touching it?
A.Air pressure pushes the acorn downward from above.
B.Magnetic attraction from iron in the soil pulls the acorn down.
C.The force of gravity pulls the acorn toward Earth's center without needing physical contact.
D.Sunlight pushes the acorn away from the sky toward the shade.
Explanation: Gravity is a non-contact force exerted by Earth that pulls objects toward its center. When the acorn detaches from the branch, gravity pulls it straight down to the ground.
5Maya exerts the same forward push on a light plastic crate and a heavy wooden crate filled with books. What difference will she observe in their motion?
A.The heavy wooden crate will speed up much faster than the light plastic crate.
B.Neither crate will move unless she pulls them backward first.
C.Both crates will move at identical speeds regardless of mass.
D.The light plastic crate will speed up faster because objects with less mass require less net force to change speed.
Explanation: An object's mass affects how easily its motion changes. Applying the same force to a lighter object produces a greater change in speed (acceleration) than applying it to a heavier object.
6During a physical education class, Team Red and Team Blue play tug-of-war. The flag tied to the center of the rope does not move for 30 seconds. What can be concluded about the forces?
A.Both teams are pulling with equal force in opposite directions, creating balanced forces.
B.Team Red is pulling with more force than Team Blue.
C.Neither team is exerting any force on the rope.
D.Team Blue is pulling with more force than Team Red.
Explanation: When the center flag remains motionless, the net force acting on the rope is zero. This indicates that both teams are pulling with equal magnitude in opposite directions.
7A soccer ball rolls across a grassy field and slowly comes to a complete stop. Which force is primarily responsible for slowing down the rolling ball?
A.Static electricity accumulating on the soccer ball.
B.The upward support force from the ground pushing against gravity.
C.Friction between the outer surface of the ball and the blades of grass.
D.The initial kick force pushing the ball backward.
Explanation: As the ball rolls, friction between its surface and the grass acts in the direction opposite to its motion. This unbalanced contact force slows the ball down until it stops.
8Two workers move a heavy storage cabinet across a warehouse floor. Worker A pushes with 40 units of force to the right, and Worker B pulls in the same direction with 30 units of force. What is the total net force moving the cabinet?
A.0 units of force because pushing and pulling cancel out
B.120 units of force to the left
C.10 units of force to the right
D.70 units of force to the right
Explanation: When two forces act in the same direction, their magnitudes add together. Adding 40 units and 30 units yields a total net force of 70 units to the right.
9A science textbook rests quietly on a student's desk. Which statement accurately describes the forces acting on the textbook?
A.No forces are acting on the book at all.
B.Friction is pushing the book upward off the desk surface.
C.The downward force of gravity is balanced by an equal upward support force from the desk.
D.Only gravity is acting on the book, pulling it down.
Explanation: Objects at rest experience balanced forces. The downward pull of Earth's gravity on the textbook is exactly balanced by the upward normal (support) force exerted by the desk.
10A student rolls a marble in a straight line across a smooth table. She lightly taps the side of the moving marble with a pencil. What effect does this sideways tap have?
A.It increases the pull of gravity on the marble.
B.It applies an unbalanced force that changes the direction of the marble's motion.
C.It turns the marble into a permanent magnet.
D.It causes the marble to immediately stop moving completely.
Explanation: An unbalanced force applied to a moving object can change its speed, its direction, or both. A sideways tap exerts a net force perpendicular to the marble's path, causing it to change direction.

About the LEAP 2025 Science Grade 3 Exam

LEAP 2025 Science — Grade 3 is Louisiana's statewide summative assessment for 3rd grade science, administered by the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) in partnership with Data Recognition Corporation (DRC). Built on the Louisiana Student Standards for Science (LSSS)—which align with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) 3D framework—the test measures student performance across Physical Science (forces, motion, static electricity, magnetism), Life Science (life cycles, inherited traits, social groups, fossils, habitat survival), and Earth and Space Science (weather patterns, world climates, weather hazard engineering solutions). Official assessments feature phenomenon-driven item sets, technology-enhanced items, and constructed-response tasks. OpenExamPrep's practice bank offers 100 high-quality four-option multiple-choice questions with detailed explanations designed for independent practice, mastery tracking, and classroom review.

Assessment

Question count not published by the exam provider

Time Limit

140 minutes total across two 70-minute sessions (official 2025-26 design).

Passing Score

LEAP 2025 performance levels: Unsatisfactory, Approaching Basic, Basic, Mastery, Advanced. Mastery or Advanced indicates readiness for the next grade.

Exam Fee

Free for Louisiana public school students; state-required assessment administered at no cost to families. (Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) with DRC (Data Recognition Corporation))

LEAP 2025 Science Grade 3 Exam Content Outline

~30-35%

Physical Science

Balanced and unbalanced forces, motion patterns, electric and magnetic interactions, and magnetic engineering solutions.

~35-40%

Life Science

Plant and animal life cycles, inherited traits, environmental effects on traits, group behavior for survival, fossils, and habitat adaptations.

~20-25%

Earth and Space Science

Seasonal weather patterns, world climate regions, and design solutions for weather hazards.

~10-15%

Scientific & Engineering Practices

Asking questions, planning investigations, analyzing data, constructing explanations, and evaluating design solutions.

How to Pass the LEAP 2025 Science Grade 3 Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: LEAP 2025 performance levels: Unsatisfactory, Approaching Basic, Basic, Mastery, Advanced. Mastery or Advanced indicates readiness for the next grade.
  • Assessment: Question count not published by the exam provider
  • Time limit: 140 minutes total across two 70-minute sessions (official 2025-26 design).
  • Exam fee: Free for Louisiana public school students; state-required assessment administered at no cost to families.

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

LEAP 2025 Science Grade 3 Study Tips from Top Performers

1Focus on understanding real-world scientific phenomena rather than memorizing isolated terms.
2Practice reading data tables, bar graphs, and life cycle diagrams to answer data-driven questions confidently.
3Review how balanced and unbalanced forces change the speed or direction of moving objects.
4Connect physical traits of plants and animals directly to how parents pass traits down and how variations aid survival.
5Use OpenExamPrep's wrong-answer explanations to identify and clear up common scientific misconceptions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LEAP 2025 Grade 3 Science?

LEAP 2025 Grade 3 Science is Louisiana's statewide criterion-referenced assessment measuring student achievement on the Louisiana Student Standards for Science (LSSS).

Is the LEAP 2025 Science test free for Louisiana students?

Yes. LEAP 2025 is a state-required assessment administered at no cost to families for all eligible Louisiana public school students.

How long is the LEAP 2025 Grade 3 Science assessment?

The assessment takes 140 minutes total across two 70-minute sessions (official 2025-26 design) during the spring window.

What topics are tested on Grade 3 LEAP 2025 Science?

The exam covers Physical Science (forces, motion, magnets, electric forces), Life Science (life cycles, inherited traits, group survival, fossils, habitat changes), Earth & Space Science (weather data, world climates, weather hazards), and Scientific Practices.

What item formats are used on the official test?

Official DRC INSIGHT tests feature phenomenon-based item sets, standalone items, technology-enhanced items, and constructed-response tasks. OpenExamPrep provides a 100-question multiple-choice practice adaptation.

How are scores reported for LEAP 2025 Science?

Performance is reported across five achievement levels: Unsatisfactory, Approaching Basic, Basic, Mastery, and Advanced. Achieving Mastery or Advanced shows readiness for Grade 4 Science.

How does OpenExamPrep help students prepare for LEAP 2025 Grade 3 Science?

OpenExamPrep provides 100 standards-aligned multiple-choice questions with step-by-step explanations for every option to reinforce core concepts and clarify scientific misconceptions.