Grade 1 Math · Number and Number Sense
Virginia SOL 1.NS.3
Virginia SOL 1.NS.3 is part of the Number and Number Sense strand in Grade 1 Math (Math). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students use mathematical reasoning and justification to solve contextual problems that involve partitioning models into two and four equal-sized parts. Below is what 1.NS.3 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 1.NS.3 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 1.NS.3 means
Use mathematical reasoning and justification to solve contextual problems that involve partitioning models into two and four equal-sized parts.
Skills you’ll practice for 1.NS.3
- Represent equal shares of a whole with two or four sharers, when given a contextual problem.
- Represent and name halves and fourths of a whole, using a region/area model (e.g., pie pieces, pattern blocks, paper folding, drawings) and a set model (e.g., eggs, marbles, counters) limited to two or four items.
- Describe and justify how shares are equal pieces or equal parts of the whole (limited to halves, fourths) when given a contextual problem.
Key concepts covered by 1.NS.3
- equal shares
- whole
- two sharers
- four sharers
- contextual problem
- halves
- fourths
- region model
- area model
- set model
- pie pieces
- pattern blocks
- eggs
- marbles
- equal pieces
- justification
How to study and practice SOL 1.NS.3
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 1.NS.3 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.
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Frequently asked questions about SOL 1.NS.3
What is Virginia SOL 1.NS.3?
SOL 1.NS.3 is a Grade 1 Math Standard of Learning in the Number and Number Sense strand. It expects students to use mathematical reasoning and justification to solve contextual problems that involve partitioning models into two and four equal-sized parts.
What skills does SOL 1.NS.3 cover?
SOL 1.NS.3 is assessed on 3 skills: represent equal shares of a whole with two or four sharers, when given a contextual problem; represent and name halves and fourths of a whole, using a region/area model (e.g., pie pieces, pattern blocks, paper folding, drawings) and a set model (e.g., eggs, marbles, counters) limited to two or four items; describe and justify how shares are equal pieces or equal parts of the whole (limited to halves, fourths) when given a contextual problem.
What strand of Grade 1 Math is SOL 1.NS.3 in?
SOL 1.NS.3 belongs to the Number and Number Sense reporting strand of the Grade 1 Math Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 1.NS.3?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 1.NS.3 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.