Make test prep meaningful and engaging with this 3rd Grade Math Performance Task designed around a fun and relatable bakery orders theme! Students take on the role of bakery workers as they analyze data, solve real-world problems, and explain their thinking using math.

This SBAC-style performance task mirrors the rigor and structure of CAASPP and Smarter Balanced assessments while building strong problem-solving and mathematical reasoning skills.

What’s Included

✔ SBAC-style math performance task
✔ Two data tables (items sold and prices)
✔ 6 multi-step questions using real-world bakery scenarios
✔ Multiple question types (selected response, multi-select, short answer, and extended response)
✔ Student recording pages
✔ Complete answer key
✔ Teacher rubric and student-friendly rubric
✔ Print + Google Slides options for flexible instruction

Skills Covered

✔ Multi-step problem solving
✔ Interpreting and analyzing data from tables
✔ Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
✔ Money and real-world math applications
✔ Comparing quantities and finding differences
✔ Writing and explaining mathematical reasoning

Why Teachers Love This Resource

✔ Engaging bakery theme students actually enjoy
✔ Clear structure that supports data analysis using tables
✔ Builds confidence in explaining math thinking
✔ Strengthens real-world application of math skills
✔ Built-in scaffolds for differentiation and support
✔ Easy-to-use rubrics for quick and consistent grading
✔ Perfect for test prep, centers, small groups, or assessment

Perfect For

• SBAC / CAASPP Test Prep
• Math Centers
• Small Group Instruction
• Independent Practice
• Performance-Based Assessment

Standards Alignment

CCSS:
3.OA.1, 3.OA.2, 3.OA.3, 3.OA.8
3.NBT.2
3.MD.3

TEKS:
3.4A, 3.4K, 3.5B, 3.6A

VA SOL:
3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.17