Grade 4 Math · Computation and Estimation
Virginia SOL 4.CE.1
Virginia SOL 4.CE.1 is part of the Computation and Estimation strand in Grade 4 Math (Math). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students estimate, represent, solve, and justify solutions to single-step and multistep problems involving addition and subtraction with whole numbers. Below is what 4.CE.1 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 4.CE.1 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 4.CE.1 means
Estimate, represent, solve, and justify solutions to single-step and multistep problems involving addition and subtraction with whole numbers.
Practice Grade 4 Math SOL questions
Free Grade 4 Math questions from official Virginia Department of Education released SOL tests — good practice while you work on 4.CE.1 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. A puppy weighs 2 pounds. What is the puppy’s weight in ounces?
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Answer: A — 32 ounces
2. Four lines are labeled a, b, j, and k. Line a is horizontal. Line b is slanted. Line j is vertical. Line k is slanted. Which pair of lines appears to be perpendicular?
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Answer: A — Lines a and j
3. A paper clip is 2.5 centimeters long. Which is closest to the length, in inches, of the paper clip?
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Answer: A — 1 inch
4. A beaker contains liquid filled slightly above the 30-milliliter mark and below the 40-milliliter mark. Which measurement is closest to the volume of liquid in the beaker?
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Answer: C — 30 milliliters
Skills you’ll practice for 4.CE.1
- Determine and justify whether an estimate or an exact answer is appropriate for contextual problems involving addition and subtraction with whole numbers.
- Apply strategies (e.g., rounding, compatible numbers) to estimate solutions for single-step or multistep addition or subtraction problems with whole numbers.
- Apply strategies and algorithms, including the standard algorithm, to determine the sum or difference of two whole numbers.
- Estimate, represent, solve, and justify solutions to single-step and multistep contextual problems involving addition and subtraction with whole numbers up to 1,000,000.
Key concepts covered by 4.CE.1
- estimation
- exact answer
- contextual problems
- addition
- subtraction
- estimation strategies
- rounding
- compatible numbers
- standard algorithm
- whole numbers
- justification
How to study and practice SOL 4.CE.1
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 4.CE.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 4 Math standards in Computation and Estimation
- 4.CE.2 — Estimate, represent, solve, and justify solutions to single-step and multistep problems involving multiplication and single-step problems involving division with whole numbers.
- 4.CE.3 — Estimate, represent, solve, and justify solutions to single-step problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions and single-step problems involving multiplication of a whole number and a unit fraction.
- 4.CE.4 — Estimate, represent, solve, and justify solutions to single-step and multistep problems involving addition and subtraction of decimals through the thousandths.
Frequently asked questions about SOL 4.CE.1
What is Virginia SOL 4.CE.1?
SOL 4.CE.1 is a Grade 4 Math Standard of Learning in the Computation and Estimation strand. It expects students to estimate, represent, solve, and justify solutions to single-step and multistep problems involving addition and subtraction with whole numbers.
What skills does SOL 4.CE.1 cover?
SOL 4.CE.1 is assessed on 4 skills: determine and justify whether an estimate or an exact answer is appropriate for contextual problems involving addition and subtraction with whole numbers; apply strategies (e.g., rounding, compatible numbers) to estimate solutions for single-step or multistep addition or subtraction problems with whole numbers; apply strategies and algorithms, including the standard algorithm, to determine the sum or difference of two whole numbers; estimate, represent, solve, and justify solutions to single-step and multistep contextual problems involving addition and subtraction with whole numbers up to 1,000,000.
What strand of Grade 4 Math is SOL 4.CE.1 in?
SOL 4.CE.1 belongs to the Computation and Estimation reporting strand of the Grade 4 Math Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 4.CE.1?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 4.CE.1 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.