PagineCalifornia Grade 3 Social Studies Practice Tests
Five free, full-length Grade 3 social studies practice tests for California, written to the California Common Core State Standards, NGSS and History–Social Science Framework. Take them online for instant scoring and a skill breakdown, or print them with an answer key.
- 5 full tests
- ~20 questions each
- Answer keys
- Free
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All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any government, ministry, department of education, exam board or assessment body. Not official tests.
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What these tests cover
Skills across all five tests: Geography (59) · My state (15) · Native nations (6) · Government (6) · Economics (5) · Regions (3) · Maps (3)
Each test mixes questions about your state with history, geography, civics and economics at this level.
Sample questions from Practice Test 1
- The tallest trees on Earth, coast redwoods, grow in…
A. southern Florida B. northern California C. west Texas D. upstate New YorkShow answer
northern California - The long valley that is one of the world’s most productive farm regions is the…
A. Central Valley B. Rio Grande Valley C. Hudson Valley D. Death ValleyShow answer
Central Valley - The chain of 21 missions built along the California coast was founded by…
A. Russian sailors B. English settlers C. Spanish Franciscan missionaries D. French tradersShow answer
Spanish Franciscan missionaries - What is the capital of New York?
A. Jefferson City B. Tallahassee C. Albany D. Santa FeShow answer
Albany
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Frequently asked questions
What is in these California Grade 3 Social Studies practice tests?
Five full original tests of about 20 questions each. Each test mixes questions about your state with history, geography, civics and economics at this level. You get a score, a skill breakdown and a review of every answer at the end.
Do these tests follow the California curriculum?
Yes. They are written to the California Common Core State Standards, NGSS and History–Social Science Framework — History, Geography, Civics & government, Economics. Pagine summarizes the curriculum in its own words and links to the official documents.
Can I print them?
Yes. Every test has a printable version with an answer key.
Are these official tests?
All questions and passages are original and written for Pagine to match the published curriculum. Pagine is not affiliated with any government, ministry, department of education, exam board or assessment body. Not official tests.