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Sample MCAP Grade 3 Math Practice Questions
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1A teacher sets up 5 tables in a classroom. She places 7 chairs at each table. Which expression represents the total number of chairs in the classroom?
2A farmer harvested 36 apples and shared them equally among 4 baskets. How many apples are in each basket?
3An auditorium has chairs arranged in an array of 6 rows with 8 chairs in each row. How many chairs are in the auditorium in total?
4Which unknown number completes the equation \(48 \div 6 = ?\) by thinking of it as \(6 \times ? = 48\)?
5Marcus bought 7 boxes of crayons. Each box contains 9 crayons. How many crayons did Marcus buy altogether?
6Elena has 42 marbles. She places an equal number of marbles into 6 bags. How many marbles are in each bag?
7A store owner puts 8 packs of stickers on display. Each pack contains 6 stickers. What is the total number of stickers on display?
8There are 54 apples to be packed into 9 baskets equally. How many apples should go into each basket?
9A bakery packages muffins in boxes of 8. If a customer buys 4 packages of muffins, how many muffins did the customer buy in total?
10David has 63 trading cards that he wants to divide equally among 7 of his friends. How many trading cards will each friend receive?
About the MCAP Grade 3 Math Exam
The statewide Grade 3 mathematics assessment is available in English and Spanish. This bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation, not an official translation or format simulation; it does not replace equation entry, modeling, or constructed mathematical reasoning.
Exam sponsor: Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
Four sections using selected-response, equation-entry, constructed-response, and technology-enhanced tasks.
Time Limit
Four 40-minute sections (160 minutes total)
Passing Score
Not a pass/fail exam; results are reported in performance levels.
Exam / Certification Fees
No individual candidate fee; administered through eligible Maryland schools.
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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 and Algebraic Thinking
Grade 3 operations and problem solving.
Number and Operations in Base Ten
Place value and base-ten computation.
Number and Operations—Fractions
Fraction concepts and comparison.
Measurement and Data
Measurement, time, data, area, and perimeter.
Geometry
Reasoning about shapes and attributes.
Mathematical Reasoning and Modeling
Reasoning and application/modeling across content domains.
Preparing for the MCAP Grade 3 Math Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Not a pass/fail exam; results are reported in performance levels.
- Assessment: Four sections using selected-response, equation-entry, constructed-response, and technology-enhanced tasks.
- Time limit: Four 40-minute sections (160 minutes total)
- Exam / certification fees: No individual candidate fee; administered through eligible Maryland schools. Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
- Work through all 100 available questions
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MCAP Grade 3 Math: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is it?
Four 40-minute sections in the Spring 2026 manual.
Is there one fixed question count?
No single fixed operational count is published; forms may vary and field-test items may be included.
What languages are official?
English and Spanish versions are available. This site keeps one English-language MCQ bank.