Proven Practice for Top Scores with Detailed Explanations
Give your Grade 3 learner the exact practice they need to feel confident on New York's NYSTP Math assessment. This book delivers five realistic, standards-aligned practice tests that mirror the look, feel, and rigor of the actual exam-so students can practice smart, build stamina, and arrive on test day ready to shine.
Built for busy teachers, tutors, and families, each test is followed by clear, student-friendly answer explanations that don't just reveal the right choice-they teach the thinking behind it. Along the way, learners strengthen core skills across NYSTP domains, reduce test anxiety, and develop the problem-solving habits top scorers use.
Inside you'll find:
5 full-length NYSTP-style practice tests that reflect current Grade 3 expectations, formatting, and difficulty. Thorough answer keys with step-by-step explanations,
showing multiple solution paths when helpful. Coverage of every NYSTP domain:
Operations & Algebraic Thinking, Number & Operations in Base Ten, Number & Operations-Fractions (foundation skills), Measurement & Data, and Geometry. Mix of item types commonly seen on the test (including multi-step problems and short constructed-response style practice). Progress tracking tools (score tables and error-analysis prompts) to pinpoint strengths and fix learning gaps fast. Test-taking strategies woven into explanations-estimation checks, model drawing, unit sense, and ""what the question is really asking.""
Why this book works
Realistic practice = real confidence. Students rehearse with authentic-feeling tests that build pacing, endurance, and accuracy. Explanation-driven learning. Clear reasoning helps learners convert mistakes into mastery. Focused on what New York tests. Practice targets the concepts, vocabulary, and problem structures Grade 3 students meet on the NYSTP.
Perfect for
Classroom benchmark practice and test-prep units Small-group intervention or tutoring Independent study for at-home preparation Last-minute review before the exam
How to use this book
Diagnose:
Start with Test 1 to identify priority skills. Target:
Review the step-by-step explanations and revisit weak standards. Build:
Use Tests 2-4 for progress checks and stamina building. Prove:
Take Test 5 as a final readiness check and plan any quick refreshers.
Set your student up for success on New York's Grade 3 NYSTP Math. With authentic practice and crystal-clear teaching, this book turns preparation into progress-and progress into confident performance.
