Grade 2 Math · Patterns, Functions, and Algebra
Virginia SOL 2.PFA.1
Virginia SOL 2.PFA.1 is part of the Patterns, Functions, and Algebra strand in Grade 2 Math (Math). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students describe, extend, create, and transfer repeating and increasing patterns using various representations. Below is what 2.PFA.1 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 2.PFA.1 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 2.PFA.1 means
Describe, extend, create, and transfer repeating and increasing patterns using various representations.
Skills you’ll practice for 2.PFA.1
- Identify and describe repeating and increasing patterns.
- Analyze a repeating or increasing pattern and generalize the change to extend the pattern using objects, pictures, and numbers.
- Create a repeating or increasing pattern using various representations (e.g., objects, pictures, numbers).
- Transfer a given repeating or increasing pattern from one form to another (e.g., objects, pictures, numbers) and explain the connection.
Key concepts covered by 2.PFA.1
- repeating patterns
- increasing patterns
- analyze patterns
- generalize change
- extend patterns
- objects
- pictures
- numbers
- create patterns
- transfer patterns
- explain connection
How to study and practice SOL 2.PFA.1
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 2.PFA.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 2.PFA.1
What is Virginia SOL 2.PFA.1?
SOL 2.PFA.1 is a Grade 2 Math Standard of Learning in the Patterns, Functions, and Algebra strand. It expects students to describe, extend, create, and transfer repeating and increasing patterns using various representations.
What skills does SOL 2.PFA.1 cover?
SOL 2.PFA.1 is assessed on 4 skills: identify and describe repeating and increasing patterns; analyze a repeating or increasing pattern and generalize the change to extend the pattern using objects, pictures, and numbers; create a repeating or increasing pattern using various representations (e.g., objects, pictures, numbers); transfer a given repeating or increasing pattern from one form to another (e.g., objects, pictures, numbers) and explain the connection.
What strand of Grade 2 Math is SOL 2.PFA.1 in?
SOL 2.PFA.1 belongs to the Patterns, Functions, and Algebra reporting strand of the Grade 2 Math Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 2.PFA.1?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 2.PFA.1 is already solid, then work the 4 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.