Grade 3 Math · Computation and Estimation
Virginia SOL 3.CE.2
Virginia SOL 3.CE.2 is part of the Computation and Estimation strand in Grade 3 Math (Math). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students recall multiplication and division facts through 10×10 and solve single-step contextual problems. Below is what 3.CE.2 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 3.CE.2 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 3.CE.2 means
Recall multiplication and division facts through 10×10 and solve single-step contextual problems.
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.2 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. What is 54 ÷ 9?
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Answer: B — 6
2. What is? +? = 104 if each addend is equal?
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Answer: D — 52
3. Which is closest to the height of a flagpole shown as slightly taller than 2 inches on a ruler?
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Answer: B — 2 inches
4. One block represents a unit height. The stack shown contains 15 blocks. How many blocks are needed?
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Answer: B — 15
Skills you’ll practice for 3.CE.2
- Represent multiplication and division of whole numbers through 10×10 using models (e.g., arrays, repeated addition).
- Write related multiplication and division facts for a given model.
- Apply reasoning strategies (e.g., doubling, near squares) to recall multiplication facts through 10×10.
- Recall multiplication and division facts through 10×10 with automaticity.
- Solve single-step contextual problems involving multiplication and division through 10×10.
- Create equations to represent relationships between equivalent expressions using multiplication and division facts.
Key concepts covered by 3.CE.2
- multiplication
- division
- models
- arrays
- 10×10
- inverse relationships
- multiplication facts
- division facts
- reasoning strategies
- automaticity
- solve problems
- contextual problems
- equations
- equivalent expressions
How to study and practice SOL 3.CE.2
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 3.CE.2 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.1 — Estimate, represent, solve, and justify solutions to addition and subtraction problems with whole numbers up to 1,000.
Frequently asked questions about SOL 3.CE.2
What is Virginia SOL 3.CE.2?
SOL 3.CE.2 is a Grade 3 Math Standard of Learning in the Computation and Estimation strand. It expects students to recall multiplication and division facts through 10×10 and solve single-step contextual problems.
What skills does SOL 3.CE.2 cover?
SOL 3.CE.2 is assessed on 6 skills: represent multiplication and division of whole numbers through 10×10 using models (e.g., arrays, repeated addition); write related multiplication and division facts for a given model; apply reasoning strategies (e.g., doubling, near squares) to recall multiplication facts through 10×10; recall multiplication and division facts through 10×10 with automaticity; solve single-step contextual problems involving multiplication and division through 10×10; create equations to represent relationships between equivalent expressions using multiplication and division facts.
What strand of Grade 3 Math is SOL 3.CE.2 in?
SOL 3.CE.2 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.2?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 3.CE.2 is already solid, then work the 6 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.