This page shows questions in the Math 3 Reasoning public release module at MSDE. 3rd Grade Math
"Math 3 Reasoning"
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This is a question with 2 parts, including a multiple choice question that allows you to select only one option, and, a test question that allows you to enter extended text in your response.
Pre-recorded audio
Part A
Ms. Williams asked Carlos and Sara to show different ways to find the value of this expression:four times two times three
Carlos decided to multiply two times three first. Which expression shows what Carlos should multiply next to find the correct value of four times two times three
Part B
Sara explained the way she found the value of four times two times three as follows:
- Multiply four times two
- Multiply four times three
- Add the two products.
Sara made a mistake. Describe Sara's mistake.
What is the correct value of four times two times three
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This is a test question that allows you to enter extended text in your response.
Pre-recorded audio
Kyle and Tara were given the numbers 0, 2, and 5. They were told to make a 3-digit numeral out of the three numbers. Kyle's number was 520. Tara's number had a 0 in the tens place. Kyle said that Tara's number had to be less than his because 0 was less than 2.
Explain whether Kyle's answer was correct. Explain whether Kyle's reasoning was correct. Give examples to support your explanations.
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