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TEKS 3.6A Worksheets — Grade 3 Classify and sort two- and three-dimensional figures
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What TEKS 3.6A says: Classify and sort two- and three-dimensional figures, including cones, cylinders, spheres, triangular and rectangular prisms, and cubes, based on attributes using formal geometric language.
This page has 120+ practice questions tagged specifically to TEKS 3.6A. Below: a sample of 8 with answers and explanations so you can preview the worksheet before printing. Every question goes through an AI quality gate (gpt-4o for content review, Claude Sonnet 4.5 for math verification) before publishing.
Cognitive demand: low. Typical question shape: Image of solid; pick correct name.
Camila went to a Texas farmers' market and bought 3 apples, each costing $2, and 2 oranges, each costing $3. How much money did Camila spend in total?
- $12 ✓
- $9
- $8
- $10
Why: To find the total amount Camila spent, we first calculate the cost of the apples: 3 apples × $2 = $6. Then, we calculate the cost of the oranges: 2 oranges × $3 = $6. Finally, we add the cost of the apples and oranges together: $6 + $6 = $12. Therefore, Camila spent $12 in total.
Valentina is visiting Palo Duro Canyon and wants to classify the different shapes she sees. She sees a cone-shaped rock formation and a cylinder-shaped water tower. What is the name of the shape that describes the rock formation?
- cone ✓
- cylinder
- sphere
- cube
Why: The rock formation that Valentina sees is shaped like a cone, which has a circular base and a pointed top. The cylinder-shaped water tower has straight sides and a circular base, but the correct answer for the rock formation is cone.
Aaliyah is building a model of a lighthouse using different shapes. She has a cone for the top, a cylinder for the body, and a rectangular prism for the base. Which solid figure is being used for the body of the lighthouse?
- cylinder ✓
- cube
- sphere
- cone
Why: The question asks which solid Aaliyah is using for the body of the lighthouse. The body is made with a cylinder, which is a three-dimensional shape with circular bases. The other options are incorrect because a cube has square faces, a sphere is round all over, and a cone has a pointed top. Therefore, the correct answer is cylinder.
Ella has a collection of geometric shapes that she is using to create art for the State Fair of Texas. She has 4 cubes, 3 spheres, and 5 cones. What is the total number of shapes that Ella has?
- 12 ✓
- 11
- 10
- 8
Why: To find the total number of shapes that Ella has, we need to add the number of cubes, spheres, and cones together. Ella has 4 cubes + 3 spheres + 5 cones, which equals 12 shapes in total.
Antonio is at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. He buys 25 tacos from a vendor. Later, he eats 12 tacos with his friends. How many tacos does Antonio have left?
- 13 ✓
- 12
- 15
- 10
Why: To find out how many tacos Antonio has left, we start with the 25 tacos he bought and then subtract the 12 tacos he ate. So, 25 - 12 = 13. Therefore, Antonio has 13 tacos left.
Janelle is making a model of a tall building for her school project. She uses a rectangular prism for the base of the building. Which shape best describes the base that Janelle used?
- rectangle ✓
- triangle
- cylinder
- sphere
Why: The base of Janelle's building is a rectangular prism, which has a rectangle as its base. Therefore, the correct choice is rectangle.
Elijah is making a cactus garden in his backyard in Texas. He has 3 rectangular planters that are each 2 feet long and 1 foot wide. What is the total area of Elijah's planters in square feet?
- 6 square feet ✓
- 5 square feet
- 7 square feet
- 4 square feet
Why: To find the total area of the planters, we first find the area of one rectangular planter by multiplying its length (2 feet) by its width (1 foot). So, the area of one planter is 2 * 1 = 2 square feet. Since Elijah has 3 identical planters, we multiply the area of one planter by 3: 2 * 3 = 6 square feet. Therefore, the total area of Elijah's planters is 6 square feet.
Ananya is organizing a soccer tournament in Austin, Texas. She has 18 soccer balls and wants to divide them equally among 6 teams. How many soccer balls will each team get?
- 2
- 3 ✓
- 4
- 6
Why: To find out how many soccer balls each team gets, you need to divide the total number of soccer balls (18) by the number of teams (6). So, 18 ÷ 6 = 3. Each team will receive 3 soccer balls.
Common questions about TEKS 3.6A
What is TEKS 3.6A?
TEKS 3.6A is a Grade 3 Geometry standard from the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. The standard says: Classify and sort two- and three-dimensional figures, including cones, cylinders, spheres, triangular and rectangular prisms, and cubes, based on attributes using formal geometric language.
How many TEKS 3.6A practice questions are available?
120+ practice questions tagged to TEKS 3.6A. All free to print or practice online. We pull a fresh set each time you print a worksheet so your kid doesn't see the same questions twice.
What kind of questions test TEKS 3.6A on the STAAR?
Image of solid; pick correct name. TEKS 3.6A is a low-cognitive-demand standard — single-step identify/recall is typical.
Where do these questions come from?
Generated by our AI pipeline, then independently quality-gated by two cross-vendor models (gpt-4o for content review, Claude Sonnet 4.5 for math verification) before publishing. Every question is tagged to TEKS 3.6A and modeled on real STAAR item shapes. No typos, no wrong answer keys, no broken explanations.