Make SBAC test prep engaging, rigorous, and meaningful with this Build a Town Math Performance Task!

In this 3rd grade math performance task, students take on the role of city planners as they use data tables to design and organize a new town. This SBAC-style resource includes multi-step problems, real-world scenarios, and constructed response questions that require students to explain their thinking.

Students will practice:
• Multi-step word problems
• Analyzing and interpreting data from tables
• Area and perimeter
• Multiplication and equal groups
• Mathematical reasoning and explanation

This performance task mirrors CAASPP/SBAC expectations by requiring students to solve problems, justify their answers, and apply math in a meaningful context.

What’s Included

• 6 SBAC-style math questions
• 2 data tables used throughout the task
• Multi-part questions (A, B, C)
• Constructed and extended response questions
• Student recording pages
• Answer key with explanations
• Student-friendly rubric

Why Teachers Love This Resource

• Builds deep thinking and problem-solving skills
• Encourages students to explain their reasoning
• Uses real-world math applications
• Easy to use for test prep or assessment
• Engaging “Build a Town” theme students love

Perfect For

• SBAC / CAASPP Test Prep
• Performance Tasks
• Math Centers
• Small Groups
• Whole Group Instruction
• End-of-Unit Assessment

Standards Alignment

CCSS:
3.OA.1, 3.OA.3, 3.OA.8
3.MD.1, 3.MD.3
3.MD.5–8

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

VA SOL:
3.3, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7

This resource is perfect for helping students build confidence with rigorous math tasks while preparing for standardized testing in a fun and meaningful way.