Grade 3 Math · Number and Number Sense
Virginia SOL 3.NS.3
Virginia SOL 3.NS.3 is part of the Number and Number Sense strand in Grade 3 Math (Math). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students represent, compare, and justify fractions and mixed numbers with denominators of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 10. Below is what 3.NS.3 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 3.NS.3 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 3.NS.3 means
Represent, compare, and justify fractions and mixed numbers with denominators of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 10.
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.3 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. There are 10 cones. Mary will put vanilla ice cream into 1 out of every 10 cones. Into how many cones will she put vanilla ice cream?
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Answer: A — 1
2. Last summer, 35,786 people visited the zoo in Harristown. How is 35,786 written in words?
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Answer: A — Thirty-five thousand, seven hundred eighty-six
3. Ming used the fact 21 ÷ 7 = 3 to help solve a different problem. Which of the following could be the problem she was trying to solve?
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Answer: D — 21 ÷ □ = 7
4. Lester put 9 cans on a shelf. Herman put 4 more cans on the shelf. How many cans were on the shelf then?
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Answer: B — 13
Skills you’ll practice for 3.NS.3
- Represent a given fraction or mixed number using region/area models (e.g., pie pieces, pattern blocks).
- Represent a given fraction or mixed number using length models (e.g., fraction strips, number lines).
- Represent a given fraction or mixed number using set models (e.g., counters, cubes).
- Identify a fraction represented by a model as the sum of unit fractions.
- Convert a fraction greater than one to an improper fraction and a mixed number using models (e.g., 5/4 = 1 1/4).
- Compose and decompose fractions (proper and improper) with denominators of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 10 using models.
- Compare a fraction (≤ 1) to the benchmarks 0, 1/2, and 1 using models and without models.
- Compare two fractions or mixed numbers with like numerators using words and symbols.
- Compare two fractions or mixed numbers with like denominators using words and symbols.
- Represent equivalent fractions with denominators of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, or 10 using region/area and length models.
Key concepts covered by 3.NS.3
- fractions
- mixed numbers
- region models
- denominators 2-10
- length models
- set models
- unit fractions
- fraction models
- improper fractions
- compose fractions
- decompose fractions
- compare fractions
- benchmarks
- 0
- 1/2
- 1
- like numerators
- like denominators
- equivalent fractions
How to study and practice SOL 3.NS.3
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 3.NS.3 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.2 — Compare and order whole numbers up to 9,999 using symbols and words.
- 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.3
What is Virginia SOL 3.NS.3?
SOL 3.NS.3 is a Grade 3 Math Standard of Learning in the Number and Number Sense strand. It expects students to represent, compare, and justify fractions and mixed numbers with denominators of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 10.
What skills does SOL 3.NS.3 cover?
SOL 3.NS.3 is assessed on 10 skills: represent a given fraction or mixed number using region/area models (e.g., pie pieces, pattern blocks); represent a given fraction or mixed number using length models (e.g., fraction strips, number lines); represent a given fraction or mixed number using set models (e.g., counters, cubes); identify a fraction represented by a model as the sum of unit fractions; convert a fraction greater than one to an improper fraction and a mixed number using models (e.g., 5/4 = 1 1/4); compose and decompose fractions (proper and improper) with denominators of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 10 using models; compare a fraction (≤ 1) to the benchmarks 0, 1/2, and 1 using models and without models; compare two fractions or mixed numbers with like numerators using words and symbols; compare two fractions or mixed numbers with like denominators using words and symbols; represent equivalent fractions with denominators of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, or 10 using region/area and length models.
What strand of Grade 3 Math is SOL 3.NS.3 in?
SOL 3.NS.3 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.3?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 3.NS.3 is already solid, then work the 10 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.