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Key Facts: MAAP Math Grade 3 Exam

Grade 3

Tested Grade / Subject Level in Mississippi Public Schools

Mississippi MDE

Free

State-Funded Assessment for Public School Students

Mississippi MDE

MS CCRS

Aligned to MS College- and Career-Readiness Standards

Mississippi MDE

5 Levels

Minimal, Basic, Passing, Proficient, Advanced

Mississippi MDE Scoring Guide

Mississippi MAAP Math Grade 3 is a free statewide MDE assessment testing grade-level standards and academic proficiency under MS CCRS.

Sample MAAP Math Grade 3 Practice Questions

Try these sample questions to test your MAAP Math Grade 3 exam readiness. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 100+ question experience with AI tutoring.

1Emma puts 8 apples into each of 4 gift bags. How many apples does she use in total?
A.24 apples
B.32 apples
C.12 apples
D.40 apples
Explanation: To find the total number of apples, multiply the number of bags (4) by the number of apples in each bag (8): 4 x 8 = 32 apples.
2Mr. Davis has 24 colored pencils to share equally among 3 students. How many pencils does each student receive?
A.6 pencils
B.7 pencils
C.8 pencils
D.9 pencils
Explanation: To share 24 pencils equally among 3 students, divide 24 by 3: 24 / 3 = 8 pencils per student.
3Liam knows that 5 x 7 = 35. Based on the commutative property of multiplication, what is 7 x 5?
A.30
B.35
C.40
D.42
Explanation: The commutative property of multiplication states that changing the order of the factors does not change the product. Since 5 x 7 = 35, 7 x 5 must also equal 35.
4Find the unknown number that makes the equation true: 6 x ? = 42
A.6
B.7
C.8
D.9
Explanation: To find the unknown factor, divide the product by the known factor: 42 / 6 = 7. Thus, 6 x 7 = 42.
5A classroom has 36 chairs arranged into 4 equal rows. How many chairs are in each row?
A.8 chairs
B.9 chairs
C.10 chairs
D.12 chairs
Explanation: To find the number of chairs per row, divide total chairs by the number of rows: 36 / 4 = 9 chairs.
6Look at the pattern of numbers: 12, 16, 20, 24, __. What is the next number in the pattern?
A.26
B.27
C.28
D.30
Explanation: The pattern increases by adding 4 to each term (12 + 4 = 16, 16 + 4 = 20, 20 + 4 = 24). Adding 4 to 24 gives 28.
7An auditorium has 5 rows of student desks with 9 desks in each row. How many total desks are there?
A.40 desks
B.45 desks
C.50 desks
D.54 desks
Explanation: Multiply the number of rows by the number of desks per row: 5 x 9 = 45 desks.
8Which multiplication fact can help you solve 72 / 9 = ?
A.9 x 7 = 63
B.9 x 8 = 72
C.9 x 9 = 81
D.8 x 8 = 64
Explanation: Division is finding an unknown factor. Since 9 x 8 = 72, 72 / 9 = 8.
9What is the product of 8 and 7?
A.48
B.54
C.56
D.64
Explanation: Multiplying 8 by 7 gives 56 (8 x 7 = 56).
10What happens when any whole number is multiplied by 2?
A.The product is always an odd number.
B.The product is always an even number.
C.The product is always greater than 100.
D.The product always ends in 5.
Explanation: Multiplying any whole number by 2 creates equal pairs, which by definition yields an even number.

About the MAAP Math Grade 3 Exam

The Mississippi Academic Assessment Program (MAAP) MAAP Mathematics — Grade 3 measures student achievement on the Mississippi College- and Career-Readiness Standards (MS CCRS). OpenExamPrep provides 100 practice questions aligned to Mississippi standards.

Assessment

One timed 180-minute online session on the DRC INSIGHT platform. The form is built to roughly 75-80% multiple-choice single-select items, with the remainder multiple-choice multi-select, match, numeric-entry, grid, and composite items covering the Grade 3 MS CCRS mathematics reporting categories.

Time Limit

180 minutes (3 hours) in a single online session

Passing Score

Scale score 350 or higher (Level 3, Passing) on the 301-399 Grade 3 Mathematics scale; Level 4 (Proficient) begins at 365 and Level 5 (Advanced) at 384

Exam Fee

No fee for public school students (Mississippi Department of Education (MDE))

MAAP Math Grade 3 Exam Content Outline

30-35%

Operations and Algebraic Thinking

Multiplication/division concepts, word problems within 100, properties of operations, patterns, and unknown numbers.

20-25%

Number and Operations in Base Ten

Place value rounding to 10 or 100, fluently adding/subtracting within 1000, and multiplying 1-digit numbers by multiples of 10.

15-20%

Number and Operations — Fractions

Understanding unit fractions (1/b), representing fractions on number lines, equivalent fractions, and comparing fractions with same numerator/denominator.

15-20%

Measurement and Data

Telling time to nearest minute, elapsed time, liquid volume, mass, picture/bar graphs, line plots, and perimeter/area concepts.

10-15%

Geometry

Categorizing shapes by attributes (quadrilaterals, rhombuses, rectangles), and partitioning shapes into equal area parts.

How to Pass the MAAP Math Grade 3 Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Scale score 350 or higher (Level 3, Passing) on the 301-399 Grade 3 Mathematics scale; Level 4 (Proficient) begins at 365 and Level 5 (Advanced) at 384
  • Assessment: One timed 180-minute online session on the DRC INSIGHT platform. The form is built to roughly 75-80% multiple-choice single-select items, with the remainder multiple-choice multi-select, match, numeric-entry, grid, and composite items covering the Grade 3 MS CCRS mathematics reporting categories.
  • Time limit: 180 minutes (3 hours) in a single online session
  • Exam fee: No fee for public school students

Keys to Passing

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

MAAP Math Grade 3 Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master multiplication facts (0-10) and inverse division relationships.
2Practice plotting unit fractions and proper fractions on number lines.
3Solve two-step word problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
4Calculate area by counting unit squares and multiplying side lengths.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Mississippi MAAP Math Grade 3 test?

The MAAP Math Grade 3 is Mississippi's annual statewide assessment measuring student achievement on the MS CCRS for MAAP Mathematics — Grade 3.

Is the MAAP test free for Mississippi public school students?

Yes. The MAAP assessment is funded by the state of Mississippi and administered at no cost to public school students.

Are these practice questions official MAAP items?

No. These 100 practice questions are original study aids created by OpenExamPrep, aligned directly to the Mississippi standards.