Make math test prep engaging, meaningful, and aligned with real testing expectations with this 3rd Grade Candy Shop Math Performance Task. This SBAC style resource gives students hands-on practice with data tables, multi step problem solving, and explaining their thinking.

Students take on the role of candy shop helpers as they analyze two data tables and solve real world math problems involving multiplication, division, and comparison. This performance task mirrors the structure and rigor of CAASPP and SBAC assessments while keeping students engaged with a fun and relatable theme.

What’s Included

✔ 6 SBAC style math questions
✔ Two data tables used across the entire task
✔ Selected response, multi select, constructed response, and extended response questions
✔ Student answer pages
✔ Complete answer key
✔ Teacher and student rubrics for easy grading
✔ Print version for easy prep
✔ Google Slides version for digital use

Skills Covered

✔ Solving multi step word problems
✔ Interpreting and analyzing data from tables
✔ Multiplication and division within 100
✔ Combining and comparing numbers
✔ Creating equal groups
✔ Explaining mathematical reasoning
✔ Using math vocabulary (total, groups, compare, greater than)

Why This Resource Works

This performance task is designed to build confidence, stamina, and test readiness. Students practice multiple question types while learning how to show their work and explain their thinking clearly.

The structured format makes it easy to use for test prep while still feeling engaging and manageable for students.

Perfect For

✔ Test prep
✔ Math centers
✔ Small groups
✔ Whole group instruction
✔ Independent work
✔ Assessment

Standards Alignment

CCSS:
3.OA.1
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

Teacher Tip

Use this task as a full assessment or break it into sections for guided practice. Encourage students to underline key numbers in the tables and explain their thinking using both numbers and words.