Grade 4 Math · Computation and Estimation
Virginia SOL 4.CE.2
Virginia SOL 4.CE.2 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 multiplication and single-step problems involving division with whole numbers. Below is what 4.CE.2 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 4.CE.2 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 4.CE.2 means
Estimate, represent, solve, and justify solutions to single-step and multistep problems involving multiplication and single-step problems involving division 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.2 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. Which is true of a square?
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Answer: D — It has 4 right angles.
2. A figure has four sides measuring approximately 5 cm, 4 cm, 5 cm, and 4 cm. Which is closest to the perimeter of the figure?
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Answer: B — 18 cm
3. A drawing shows 4 points connected so that every point is connected to every other point by a line segment. What is the maximum number of line segments shown?
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Answer: C — 10
4. A notepad measures a little longer than 5 inches. Which is closest to the length of the notepad?
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Answer: C — 5 inches
Skills you’ll practice for 4.CE.2
- Determine and justify whether an estimate or an exact answer is appropriate for contextual problems involving multiplication and division of whole numbers.
- Recall with automaticity the multiplication facts through 12 × 12 and the corresponding division facts.
- Create an equation using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to represent the relationship between equivalent mathematical expressions.
- Determine all factor pairs for a whole number 1 to 100 using concrete, pictorial, and numerical representations.
- Determine common factors and the greatest common factor of no more than three numbers.
- Apply strategies and algorithms, including the standard algorithm, to estimate and determine the product of two whole numbers with specified factors.
- Apply strategies and algorithms to estimate and determine the quotient of two whole numbers with a one-digit divisor and a two- or three-digit dividend, with and without remainders.
- Estimate, represent, solve, and justify solutions to single-step contextual problems involving division with whole numbers.
- Interpret the quotient and remainder when solving a contextual problem.
Key concepts covered by 4.CE.2
- estimation
- exact answer
- contextual problems
- multiplication
- division
- multiplication facts
- division facts
- automaticity
- equation creation
- equivalent expressions
- addition
- subtraction
- factor pairs
- whole numbers
- concrete representation
- pictorial representation
- numerical representation
- common factors
- greatest common factor
- standard algorithm
- quotient
- remainder
- justification
- interpretation
How to study and practice SOL 4.CE.2
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 4.CE.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 4 Math standards in Computation and Estimation
- 4.CE.1 — Estimate, represent, solve, and justify solutions to single-step and multistep problems involving addition and subtraction 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.2
What is Virginia SOL 4.CE.2?
SOL 4.CE.2 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 multiplication and single-step problems involving division with whole numbers.
What skills does SOL 4.CE.2 cover?
SOL 4.CE.2 is assessed on 9 skills: determine and justify whether an estimate or an exact answer is appropriate for contextual problems involving multiplication and division of whole numbers; recall with automaticity the multiplication facts through 12 × 12 and the corresponding division facts; create an equation using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to represent the relationship between equivalent mathematical expressions; determine all factor pairs for a whole number 1 to 100 using concrete, pictorial, and numerical representations; determine common factors and the greatest common factor of no more than three numbers; apply strategies and algorithms, including the standard algorithm, to estimate and determine the product of two whole numbers with specified factors; apply strategies and algorithms to estimate and determine the quotient of two whole numbers with a one-digit divisor and a two- or three-digit dividend, with and without remainders; estimate, represent, solve, and justify solutions to single-step contextual problems involving division with whole numbers; interpret the quotient and remainder when solving a contextual problem.
What strand of Grade 4 Math is SOL 4.CE.2 in?
SOL 4.CE.2 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.2?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 4.CE.2 is already solid, then work the 9 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.