Proven Practice for Top Scores with Detailed Explanations
Set your learner up for PSSA success. This focused practice book delivers five full-length Grade 3 math tests that mirror the look, feel, and rigor of the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment-so students can build skills, confidence, and test-day stamina. Every item is followed by a clear, step-by-step explanation that turns mistakes into teachable moments.
Why this book works
Authentic practice:
5 complete practice tests modeled on PSSA style, format, and mixed-item difficulty. Pennsylvania Core alignment:
Coverage across Operations & Algebraic Thinking, Number & Operations in Base Ten, Fractions (foundations), Measurement & Data, and Geometry. Explanations that teach:
Student-friendly solutions show how to solve and why an answer is correct, highlighting common errors to avoid. Data-driven review:
Score each test, track growth, and target exactly the standards that need reinforcement. Test-readiness habits:
Practical tips for pacing, checking work, decoding multi-step word problems, and interpreting visuals (charts, tables, and graphs).
What's inside
Five full-length, realistic PSSA-style tests with a balance of computation, reasoning, and real-world word problems. A detailed answer key with worked solutions for every question. Handy skill tags on explanations (place value, multiplication/division strategies, elapsed time, area & perimeter, fractions on number lines, data displays) to make focused review quick and simple. Printable-friendly layout for classroom, tutoring, intervention, and at-home study.
Built for every learner
Use Test 1 as a diagnostic, Tests 2-4 for targeted practice, and Test 5 as a final readiness check. Teacher- and family-friendly structure-no extra prep required, just assign, review, and improve. Encourages growth mindset by breaking complex problems into manageable steps.
Result: confident problem solvers
With authentic practice and explanations that actually teach, students walk into the PSSA calm, prepared, and ready to do their best.