Grade 3 History · History and Social Science Skills
Virginia SOL 3.SKILLS
Virginia SOL 3.SKILLS is part of the History and Social Science Skills strand in Grade 3 History (History). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students apply history and social science skills to analyze information, think critically, and communicate understanding. Below is what 3.SKILLS covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 3.SKILLS for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 3.SKILLS means
Apply history and social science skills to analyze information, think critically, and communicate understanding.
Practice Grade 3 History SOL questions
Free Grade 3 History questions from official Virginia Department of Education released SOL tests — good practice while you work on 3.SKILLS and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. The word ancient means something that —
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Answer: B — happened long, long ago
2. Which group of American Indians most often used this object for travel?
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Answer: D — Powhatan
3. Which river did Christopher Newport explore?
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Answer: A — James River
4. Which idea used in the United States government came from ancient Rome?
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Answer: A — People elect a small group to make the laws.
Skills you’ll practice for 3.SKILLS
- Analyze and interpret information sources including artifacts, primary and secondary sources, charts, graphs, and diagrams.
- Apply geographic skills to identify and understand geographic features and connections.
- Develop questions and engage in critical thinking and analysis.
- Use evidence to construct timelines, classify events, and distinguish fact from opinion.
- Compare and contrast people, places, and events.
- Identify cause-and-effect relationships to clarify and explain content.
- Use economic decision-making models to make informed economic decisions.
- Use content vocabulary to demonstrate learning through oral and written products.
Key concepts covered by 3.SKILLS
- artifacts
- primary sources
- secondary sources
- charts
- graphs
- diagrams
- analysis
- interpretation
- geographic skills
- geographic features
- geographic connections
- question development
- critical thinking
- evidence
- timelines
- event classification
- fact vs. opinion
- comparison
- contrast
- people
- places
- events
- cause-and-effect
- relationships
- explanation
- economic decision-making
- models
- informed decisions
- content vocabulary
- oral communication
- written communication
How to study and practice SOL 3.SKILLS
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 3.SKILLS is already solid, then work each skill above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see our Virginia SOL practice tests guide and how to study for the SOL test.
Frequently asked questions about SOL 3.SKILLS
What is Virginia SOL 3.SKILLS?
SOL 3.SKILLS is a Grade 3 History Standard of Learning in the History and Social Science Skills strand. It expects students to apply history and social science skills to analyze information, think critically, and communicate understanding.
What skills does SOL 3.SKILLS cover?
SOL 3.SKILLS is assessed on 8 skills: analyze and interpret information sources including artifacts, primary and secondary sources, charts, graphs, and diagrams; apply geographic skills to identify and understand geographic features and connections; develop questions and engage in critical thinking and analysis; use evidence to construct timelines, classify events, and distinguish fact from opinion; compare and contrast people, places, and events; identify cause-and-effect relationships to clarify and explain content; use economic decision-making models to make informed economic decisions; use content vocabulary to demonstrate learning through oral and written products.
What strand of Grade 3 History is SOL 3.SKILLS in?
SOL 3.SKILLS belongs to the History and Social Science Skills reporting strand of the Grade 3 History Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 3.SKILLS?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 3.SKILLS is already solid, then work the 8 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.