Grade 4 Math · Number and Number Sense

Virginia SOL 4.NS.1

Virginia SOL 4.NS.1 is part of the Number and Number Sense strand in Grade 4 Math (Math). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students read, write, and identify the place and value of each digit in a nine-digit whole number using place value understanding. Below is what 4.NS.1 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 4.NS.1 for the Virginia SOL test.

What SOL 4.NS.1 means

Read, write, and identify the place and value of each digit in a nine-digit whole number using place value understanding.

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.NS.1 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.

  1. 1. The difference between 76,423 and 29,876 is best described as closest to —

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    Answer: B — 50,000

  2. 2. 53 × 18 is closest to —

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    Answer: B — 600

  3. 3. Model 1 shows a fraction equal to 2/5. Model 2 shows a fraction equal to 3/10. What is the sum of these two fractions?

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    Answer: B — 7/10

  4. 4. 4.2 − 2.86 =?

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    Answer: A — 1.34

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Skills you’ll practice for 4.NS.1

  • Read nine-digit whole numbers in standard form and represent them in written form.
  • Write nine-digit whole numbers in standard form when presented orally or in written form.
  • Determine the place and value of each digit in a nine-digit whole number (e.g., in 568,165,724, the 8 represents 8 millions and its value is 8,000,000).

Key concepts covered by 4.NS.1

  • nine-digit numbers
  • standard form
  • written form
  • place value
  • oral presentation
  • digit value
  • base 10 system

How to study and practice SOL 4.NS.1

Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 4.NS.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.

→ Take the free Grade 4 Math SOL practice test

  • 4.NS.2Compare and order whole numbers up to seven digits using the base 10 system.
  • 4.NS.3Represent, compare, and order fractions and mixed numbers with denominators up to 12, with and without models.
  • 4.NS.4Represent, compare, and order decimals through thousandths, with and without models.
  • 4.NS.5Identify and represent equivalencies between fractions and decimals limited to halves, fourths, fifths, tenths, and hundredths.

Frequently asked questions about SOL 4.NS.1

What is Virginia SOL 4.NS.1?

SOL 4.NS.1 is a Grade 4 Math Standard of Learning in the Number and Number Sense strand. It expects students to read, write, and identify the place and value of each digit in a nine-digit whole number using place value understanding.

What skills does SOL 4.NS.1 cover?

SOL 4.NS.1 is assessed on 3 skills: read nine-digit whole numbers in standard form and represent them in written form; write nine-digit whole numbers in standard form when presented orally or in written form; determine the place and value of each digit in a nine-digit whole number (e.g., in 568,165,724, the 8 represents 8 millions and its value is 8,000,000).

What strand of Grade 4 Math is SOL 4.NS.1 in?

SOL 4.NS.1 belongs to the Number and Number Sense reporting strand of the Grade 4 Math Virginia Standards of Learning.

How do I study and practice for SOL 4.NS.1?

Start with a diagnostic to see whether 4.NS.1 is already solid, then work the 3 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.