Kindergarten History · Economics
Virginia SOL K.EC.1
Virginia SOL K.EC.1 is part of the Economics strand in Kindergarten History (History). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students demonstrate an understanding of primary economic principles. Below is what K.EC.1 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice K.EC.1 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL K.EC.1 means
Demonstrate an understanding of primary economic principles.
Skills you’ll practice for K.EC.1
- Describe ways people work to earn and save money to buy the things they need and want.
- Recognize that Americans are free to make choices about what to buy.
- Recognize that people must make choices because they cannot have everything they want.
Key concepts covered by K.EC.1
- earn money
- save money
- needs
- wants
- economic choices
- consumer freedom
- scarcity
How to study and practice SOL K.EC.1
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether K.EC.1 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 K.EC.1
What is Virginia SOL K.EC.1?
SOL K.EC.1 is a Kindergarten History Standard of Learning in the Economics strand. It expects students to demonstrate an understanding of primary economic principles.
What skills does SOL K.EC.1 cover?
SOL K.EC.1 is assessed on 3 skills: describe ways people work to earn and save money to buy the things they need and want; recognize that Americans are free to make choices about what to buy; recognize that people must make choices because they cannot have everything they want.
What strand of Kindergarten History is SOL K.EC.1 in?
SOL K.EC.1 belongs to the Economics reporting strand of the Kindergarten History Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL K.EC.1?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether K.EC.1 is already solid, then work the 3 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.