Grade 3 Math · Number and Number Sense
Virginia SOL 3.NS.2
Virginia SOL 3.NS.2 is part of the Number and Number Sense strand in Grade 3 Math (Math). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students compare and order whole numbers up to 9,999 using symbols and words. Below is what 3.NS.2 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 3.NS.2 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 3.NS.2 means
Compare and order whole numbers up to 9,999 using symbols and words.
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.2 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. There are 274 people on a plane. What is 274 rounded to the nearest hundred?
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Answer: B — 270
2. A vertical stack of blocks is shown from bottom to top in this order: 1st: 37 2nd: 18 3rd: 99 4th: 64 5th: 25 6th: 13 7th: 8 8th: 72 9th: 55 10th: 47 11th: 63 What number is on the block that is 11th from the bottom?
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Answer: D — 37
3. Which of the following is a true statement?
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Answer: C — 2,062 < 2,165
4. Each figure is shaded to represent a fraction. Which pair of figures makes a statement that is true? The pair that shows the same fraction shaded in two different ways is option C.
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Answer: C — Option C
Skills you’ll practice for 3.NS.2
- Compare two whole numbers (≤ 9,999) using symbols (>, <, =, ≠).
- Compare two whole numbers (≤ 9,999) using words (greater than, less than, equal to, not equal to).
- Order up to three whole numbers (≤ 9,999) from least to greatest.
- Order up to three whole numbers (≤ 9,999) from greatest to least.
Key concepts covered by 3.NS.2
- compare numbers
- whole numbers
- symbols
- 9,999
- words
- order numbers
- least to greatest
- greatest to least
How to study and practice SOL 3.NS.2
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 3.NS.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 Number and Number Sense
- 3.NS.1 — Use place value understanding to read, write, and determine the place and value of digits in whole numbers up to six digits.
- 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.2
What is Virginia SOL 3.NS.2?
SOL 3.NS.2 is a Grade 3 Math Standard of Learning in the Number and Number Sense strand. It expects students to compare and order whole numbers up to 9,999 using symbols and words.
What skills does SOL 3.NS.2 cover?
SOL 3.NS.2 is assessed on 4 skills: compare two whole numbers (≤ 9,999) using symbols (>, <, =, ≠); compare two whole numbers (≤ 9,999) using words (greater than, less than, equal to, not equal to); order up to three whole numbers (≤ 9,999) from least to greatest; order up to three whole numbers (≤ 9,999) from greatest to least.
What strand of Grade 3 Math is SOL 3.NS.2 in?
SOL 3.NS.2 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.2?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 3.NS.2 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.