Grade 3 Math · Number and Number Sense
Virginia SOL 3.NS.4
Virginia SOL 3.NS.4 is part of the Number and Number Sense strand in Grade 3 Math (Math). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students solve problems involving counting, comparing, representing, and making change for money amounts up to $5.00. Below is what 3.NS.4 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 3.NS.4 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 3.NS.4 means
Solve problems involving counting, comparing, representing, and making change for money amounts up to $5.00.
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.4 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. Which of the following set models BEST represents 18 ÷ 3? The correct model shows 3 equal groups of 6 objects each.
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Answer: A — Option A
2. For two months, students collected newspapers. January: 974 pounds February: 1,329 pounds How many pounds did they collect in all?
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Answer: C — 2,303
3. Which problem can be solved using 33 + 5 =?
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Answer: B — Sherman has pages with stamps
4. Which has the same product as 3 × 4?
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Answer: A — 2 × 6
Skills you’ll practice for 3.NS.4
- Determine the value of a collection of bills and coins totaling $5.00 or less.
- Construct a set of bills and coins to total a given amount up to $5.00.
- Compare the values of two sets of coins or bills and coins up to $5.00 using words and symbols.
- Solve contextual problems to make change from $5.00 or less using counting strategies.
Key concepts covered by 3.NS.4
- money value
- bills
- coins
- $5.00
- make change
- compare money
- contextual problems
- counting strategies
How to study and practice SOL 3.NS.4
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 3.NS.4 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.3 — Represent, compare, and justify fractions and mixed numbers with denominators of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 10.
Frequently asked questions about SOL 3.NS.4
What is Virginia SOL 3.NS.4?
SOL 3.NS.4 is a Grade 3 Math Standard of Learning in the Number and Number Sense strand. It expects students to solve problems involving counting, comparing, representing, and making change for money amounts up to $5.00.
What skills does SOL 3.NS.4 cover?
SOL 3.NS.4 is assessed on 4 skills: determine the value of a collection of bills and coins totaling $5.00 or less; construct a set of bills and coins to total a given amount up to $5.00; compare the values of two sets of coins or bills and coins up to $5.00 using words and symbols; solve contextual problems to make change from $5.00 or less using counting strategies.
What strand of Grade 3 Math is SOL 3.NS.4 in?
SOL 3.NS.4 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.4?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 3.NS.4 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.