Grade 3 Math · Computation and Estimation
Virginia SOL 3.CE.1
Virginia SOL 3.CE.1 is part of the Computation and Estimation strand in Grade 3 Math (Math). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students estimate, represent, solve, and justify solutions to addition and subtraction problems with whole numbers up to 1,000. Below is what 3.CE.1 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 3.CE.1 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 3.CE.1 means
Estimate, represent, solve, and justify solutions to addition and subtraction problems with whole numbers up to 1,000.
Practice Grade 3 Math SOL questions
Free Grade 3 Math questions from official Virginia Department of Education released SOL tests — good practice while you work on 3.CE.1 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. One whole equals 1. One tenth equals 0.1. What is 1 − 0.1?
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Answer: B — 0.9
2. Sticker purchases: Nina: 19 Carlos: 18 Katie: 27 Joel: 23 How many stickers did Joel and Katie buy altogether?
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Answer: D — 50
3. A total of 6,158 people started a race. 5,643 finished. How many did not complete the race?
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Answer: A — 515
4. Bill has 2 decks of cards, with 52 cards in each deck. How many cards does he have in all?
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Answer: D — 104
Skills you’ll practice for 3.CE.1
- Determine whether an estimate or exact answer is appropriate for single-step or multistep addition or subtraction problems.
- Estimate solutions for addition or subtraction problems using strategies like rounding or compatible numbers.
- Apply the standard algorithm to determine the sum or difference of two whole numbers up to 1,000.
- Solve single-step and multistep contextual problems involving addition and subtraction with whole numbers up to 1,000.
Key concepts covered by 3.CE.1
- estimate
- exact answer
- addition
- subtraction
- whole numbers
- rounding
- compatible numbers
- standard algorithm
- solve problems
- contextual problems
How to study and practice SOL 3.CE.1
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 3.CE.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.
Related Grade 3 Math standards in Computation and Estimation
- 3.CE.2 — Recall multiplication and division facts through 10×10 and solve single-step contextual problems.
Frequently asked questions about SOL 3.CE.1
What is Virginia SOL 3.CE.1?
SOL 3.CE.1 is a Grade 3 Math Standard of Learning in the Computation and Estimation strand. It expects students to estimate, represent, solve, and justify solutions to addition and subtraction problems with whole numbers up to 1,000.
What skills does SOL 3.CE.1 cover?
SOL 3.CE.1 is assessed on 4 skills: determine whether an estimate or exact answer is appropriate for single-step or multistep addition or subtraction problems; estimate solutions for addition or subtraction problems using strategies like rounding or compatible numbers; apply the standard algorithm to determine the sum or difference of two whole numbers up to 1,000; solve single-step and multistep contextual problems involving addition and subtraction with whole numbers up to 1,000.
What strand of Grade 3 Math is SOL 3.CE.1 in?
SOL 3.CE.1 belongs to the Computation and Estimation reporting strand of the Grade 3 Math Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 3.CE.1?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 3.CE.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.