PagineNew York Grade 3 Science Practice Tests
Five free, full-length Grade 3 science practice tests for New York, written to the New York State Next Generation Learning Standards. 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: Life Systems (33) · Matter & Energy (26) · Earth & Space (21) · Structures & Mechanisms (15) · Inquiry & STEM (5)
Each test covers the main strands of the science curriculum, with calculation questions in upper levels.
Sample questions from Practice Test 1
- Friction is a force that…
A. slows things down when surfaces rub B. makes things float C. pulls things toward Earth only D. creates lightShow answer
slows things down when surfaces rub - What is the job of a plant’s roots?
A. make seeds B. attract insects C. take in water and hold the plant in place D. catch sunlightShow answer
take in water and hold the plant in place - An animal that eats only plants is a…
A. omnivore B. herbivore C. decomposer D. carnivoreShow answer
herbivore - A pulley helps people…
A. keep food cold B. cut wood C. lift heavy loads more easily D. see far awayShow answer
lift heavy loads more easily
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Frequently asked questions
What is in these New York Grade 3 Science practice tests?
Five full original tests of about 20 questions each. Each test covers the main strands of the science curriculum, with calculation questions in upper levels. You get a score, a skill breakdown and a review of every answer at the end.
Do these tests follow the New York curriculum?
Yes. They are written to the New York State Next Generation Learning Standards — Physical science, Life science, Earth & space science, Engineering & science practices. 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.