Grade 3 Math · Number and Number Sense
Virginia SOL 3.NS.1
Virginia SOL 3.NS.1 is part of the Number and Number Sense strand in Grade 3 Math (Math). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students use place value understanding to read, write, and determine the place and value of digits in whole numbers up to six digits. Below is what 3.NS.1 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 3.NS.1 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 3.NS.1 means
Use place value understanding to read, write, and determine the place and value of digits in whole numbers up to six digits.
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.NS.1 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. Which digit of the number 5,769 is in the hundreds place?
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Answer: C — 7
2. The table shows the number of each kind of poster sold by a third-grade class. Cat posters: 242 Fish posters: 259 Frog posters: 201 Lizard posters: 284 Bird posters: 215 The number of fish posters sold was less than the number of —
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Answer: D — Lizard posters
3. There are 5 pennies in each stack. The picture shows 18 stacks of pennies. How many pennies are there in all?
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Answer: A — 90
4. A model shows 1 whole pie divided into 10 equal slices, with 4 slices shaded. Which number is represented by the model?
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Answer: D — 5.4
Skills you’ll practice for 3.NS.1
- Read and write six-digit whole numbers in standard form.
- Read and write six-digit whole numbers in expanded form.
- Read and write six-digit whole numbers in word form.
- Determine the place and value of each digit in a six-digit whole number (e.g., in 165,724, the 5 represents 5 thousands and its value is 5,000).
- Compose numbers up to 9,999 in multiple ways using place value (e.g., 256 as 1 hundred, 14 tens, 16 ones).
- Decompose numbers up to 9,999 in multiple ways using place value.
Key concepts covered by 3.NS.1
- place value
- standard form
- whole numbers
- six-digit
- expanded form
- word form
- digit value
- compose numbers
- 9,999
- decompose numbers
How to study and practice SOL 3.NS.1
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 3.NS.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 Number and Number Sense
- 3.NS.2 — Compare and order whole numbers up to 9,999 using symbols and words.
- 3.NS.3 — Represent, compare, and justify fractions and mixed numbers with denominators of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 10.
- 3.NS.4 — Solve problems involving counting, comparing, representing, and making change for money amounts up to $5.00.
Frequently asked questions about SOL 3.NS.1
What is Virginia SOL 3.NS.1?
SOL 3.NS.1 is a Grade 3 Math Standard of Learning in the Number and Number Sense strand. It expects students to use place value understanding to read, write, and determine the place and value of digits in whole numbers up to six digits.
What skills does SOL 3.NS.1 cover?
SOL 3.NS.1 is assessed on 6 skills: read and write six-digit whole numbers in standard form; read and write six-digit whole numbers in expanded form; read and write six-digit whole numbers in word form; determine the place and value of each digit in a six-digit whole number (e.g., in 165,724, the 5 represents 5 thousands and its value is 5,000); compose numbers up to 9,999 in multiple ways using place value (e.g., 256 as 1 hundred, 14 tens, 16 ones); decompose numbers up to 9,999 in multiple ways using place value.
What strand of Grade 3 Math is SOL 3.NS.1 in?
SOL 3.NS.1 belongs to the Number and Number Sense reporting strand of the Grade 3 Math Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 3.NS.1?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 3.NS.1 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.