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Key Facts: WVGSA Grade 3 Math Exam

WVDE

State Board

West Virginia Department of Education

Grade 3

Grade Level

WV College- and Career-Readiness Standards

100 Questions

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1Mia bought 5 boxes of colored pencils for her art project in Charleston. Each box has 6 colored pencils. How many colored pencils does Mia have in all?

A.11

B.30

C.25

D.36

Explanation: 5 boxes with 6 pencils in each box means 5 groups of 6, which is 5 × 6. 5 × 6 = 30, so Mia has 30 colored pencils in all.

2A farmer at the Kanawha County market has 24 apples. He puts them equally into 4 bags. How many apples are in each bag?

A.4

B.6

C.20

D.28

Explanation: Sharing 24 apples equally into 4 bags is division: 24 ÷ 4. Since 4 × 6 = 24, there are 6 apples in each bag.

3An auditorium in Huntington has seats arranged in 4 rows with 7 seats in each row. How many total seats are in the auditorium?

A.11

B.24

C.28

D.32

Explanation: An array of 4 rows with 7 seats per row represents 4 × 7. 4 × 7 = 28, so there are 28 seats total.

4Which multiplication expression shows the repeated addition 8 + 8 + 8?

A.3 + 8

B.3 × 8

C.8 × 8

D.8 ÷ 3

Explanation: Repeated addition of 8 three times is 3 groups of 8, which is written as 3 × 8. Both 8 + 8 + 8 and 3 × 8 equal 24.

5Find the unknown number that makes the equation true: 6 × ? = 42.

A.6

B.7

C.8

D.36

Explanation: To find the missing factor in 6 × ? = 42, divide 42 by 6: 42 ÷ 6 = 7. Thus, 6 × 7 = 42.

6By the commutative property of multiplication, if 8 × 9 = 72, what is 9 × 8?

A.17

B.63

C.72

D.81

Explanation: The commutative property of multiplication states that changing the order of factors does not change the product. Since 8 × 9 = 72, 9 × 8 is also 72.

7What is 36 ÷ 6?

A.5

B.6

C.7

D.30

Explanation: 36 ÷ 6 = 6 because 6 × 6 = 36.

8A teacher orders 7 packs of stickers. Each pack contains 10 stickers. How many stickers did the teacher order in total?

A.17

B.70

C.77

D.700

Explanation: 7 packs with 10 stickers per pack is calculated as 7 × 10. 7 × 10 = 70 stickers.

9A school library in Morgantown added 345 science books and 218 history books. How many books were added altogether?

A.553

B.563

C.567

D.663

Explanation: Add 345 + 218: 5 + 8 = 13 (write 3, carry 1 tens); 1 + 4 + 1 = 6 tens; 3 + 2 = 5 hundreds. The sum is 563 books.

10A store had 750 bags of potting soil. They sold 234 bags over the weekend. How many bags of soil are left?

A.516

B.526

C.524

D.984

Explanation: Subtract 750 - 234: Regroup 75 tens into 74 tens and 10 ones. 10 - 4 = 6 ones; 4 - 3 = 1 tens; 7 - 2 = 5 hundreds. The result is 516 bags.

About the WVGSA Grade 3 Math Exam

The WVGSA Grade 3 Mathematics assessment measures student proficiency in operations and algebraic thinking, fractions, measurement, data, and geometry under the West Virginia College- and Career-Readiness Standards.

Exam sponsor: West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Computer-adaptive online test featuring multiple-choice and technology-enhanced items assessing Grade 3 mathematics standards.

Time Limit

Untimed; estimated 2 hours total across sessions

Passing Score

Reported across four performance levels: Does Not Meet, Partially Meets, Meets, or Exceeds Standard.

Exam / Certification Fees

$0 (State Funded)

Exam sponsor website

Reported exam pass rate: Statewide performance levels published annually by WVDE.. Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Official sources

West Virginia Department of Education Assessment Portal (wvde.us/assessment/)
West Virginia College- and Career-Readiness Standards for Mathematics Grade 3
WV Practice Test Portal via Cambium Assessment, Inc.

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.

40%

Operations & Algebraic Thinking

Multiplication, division, unknown factors, two-step word problems, and arithmetic patterns.

30%

Number & Operations — Fractions

Unit fractions, number line placement, equivalent fractions, and comparing fractions.

30%

Measurement, Data & Geometry

Time, liquid volume, mass, graphs, line plots, area, perimeter, and polygon attributes.

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Passing score: Reported across four performance levels: Does Not Meet, Partially Meets, Meets, or Exceeds Standard.
Assessment: Computer-adaptive online test featuring multiple-choice and technology-enhanced items assessing Grade 3 mathematics standards.
Time limit: Untimed; estimated 2 hours total across sessions
Exam / certification fees: $0 (State Funded) Official sources

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WVGSA Grade 3 Math: Suggested Study Strategy

1Master basic multiplication facts up to 10 × 10 and related division facts.

2Understand fractions as equal parts of a whole and practice locating fractions on a number line.

3Practice solving two-step word problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

4Calculate area by counting unit squares and multiplying side lengths, and find perimeter by adding all side lengths.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the WVGSA Grade 3 Math test?

It is West Virginia's official annual statewide assessment measuring 3rd grade student math proficiency under the WV College- and Career-Readiness Standards.

Is the WVGSA Grade 3 Math test timed?

No, the WVGSA is untimed, though it is typically scheduled in sessions lasting approximately 2 hours total.

How are WVGSA Grade 3 Math scores reported?

Scores are categorized into four performance levels: Does Not Meet, Partially Meets, Meets, and Exceeds Standard.

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