Welcome to Your 3rd Grade Achievement Test!
Welcome, 3rd Graders! This is your exciting achievement test! Take your time and do your best. The entire test should take approximately 75 minutes.
- Reading Comprehension (about 25 minutes): Read the story carefully. Then, choose the best answer for each question.
- Writing (about 20 minutes): Read the writing prompt and write your answer in the space provided.
- Math Problem Solving (about 30 minutes): Read each math problem carefully. Solve it and choose the best answer or write your answer in the box.
You can always go back and check your work. Good luck!
The Little Bear Who Loved Blueberries
Once upon a time, in a cozy den nestled by a babbling brook, lived a little bear named Barnaby. Barnaby was not like other bears who dreamt of honey pots or big salmon. No, Barnaby had a secret passion: blueberries! He loved their sweet taste and the way they popped in his mouth.
Every morning, as soon as the sun peeked over the tall pine trees, Barnaby would excitedly wake up. He'd stretch his paws, wiggle his nose, and then quietly sneak out of the den. His family was still fast asleep, dreaming bear dreams, but Barnaby had a mission.
He knew just the spot. Deep in the whispering woods, hidden behind a patch of thorny bushes, was a clearing filled with the juiciest, most plump blueberries he had ever seen. The path to the clearing was tricky, full of fallen logs and slippery moss, but Barnaby was determined. He would carefully step over branches and weave through the dense undergrowth, his nose twitching with anticipation.
One sunny afternoon, while Barnaby was happily munching on his delicious blue treasures, he heard a small whimper. He paused, his ears perked up. It sounded like it came from behind a large, mossy rock. Curious, Barnaby tiptoed closer. There, caught in a tangle of vines, was a tiny, frightened squirrel. Its eyes were wide with fear.
Barnaby, usually focused only on blueberries, felt a pang of sadness for the little creature. He gently nudged the vines with his paw, careful not to hurt the squirrel. Slowly, patiently, he worked until the squirrel was free. The squirrel chirped thankfully, scampered up the nearest tree, and then dropped a shiny, smooth acorn at Barnaby's feet before disappearing.
Barnaby smiled. Blueberries were wonderful, but helping a friend felt even better. He picked up the acorn, a new treasure, and made his way back to the den, feeling full of warmth and happiness.
What is the main idea of the story?
Where did Barnaby find the best blueberries?
In the story, what does "whimpering" most likely mean?
What does "dense undergrowth" mean in the story?
Why did Barnaby sneak out of the den in the mornings?
How did Barnaby feel when he saw the tiny, frightened squirrel?
What did the squirrel give Barnaby after he helped it?
Imagine you could have any animal as a pet, even a magical one! What animal would you choose? What would its name be, and what fun things would you do together? Write a short paragraph (5-7 sentences) telling about your magical pet.
What is the sum of ?
Subtract 235 from 700. What is the difference?
What is ?
Emily has 36 crayons. She wants to put them into 4 boxes, with an equal number of crayons in each box. How many crayons will be in each box?
Leo had 50 marbles. He gave 15 to his sister and then bought 25 more. How many marbles does Leo have now?
Look at the circle below. What fraction of the circle is shaded?
Is greater than, less than, or equal to ?
Which of these shapes has 4 equal sides and 4 right angles?
A rectangular garden is 8 feet long and 5 feet wide. What is the perimeter of the garden?
What time is shown on the clock face?
The bar graph shows the favorite colors of students in a class. If 7 students chose Blue and 5 students chose Green, how many more students chose Blue than Green?