Grade 4 Math · Number and Number Sense
Virginia SOL 4.NS.2
Virginia SOL 4.NS.2 is part of the Number and Number Sense strand in Grade 4 Math (Math). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students compare and order whole numbers up to seven digits using the base 10 system. Below is what 4.NS.2 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 4.NS.2 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 4.NS.2 means
Compare and order whole numbers up to seven digits using the base 10 system.
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.2 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. The difference 743 − 239 is best described as a little more than —
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Answer: C — 400
2. 138 ÷ 6 =?
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Answer: B — 23
3. 3.76 + 2.99 =?
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Answer: D — 6.75
4. Which is closest to 82 + 7?
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Answer: C — 30
Skills you’ll practice for 4.NS.2
- Compare two whole numbers up to seven digits using words (greater than, less than, equal to, not equal to) and/or symbols (>, <, =, ≠).
- Order up to four whole numbers up to seven digits from least to greatest or greatest to least.
Key concepts covered by 4.NS.2
- whole numbers
- comparison
- symbols
- base 10 system
- ordering
- least to greatest
- greatest to least
How to study and practice SOL 4.NS.2
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 4.NS.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 Number and Number Sense
- 4.NS.1 — Read, write, and identify the place and value of each digit in a nine-digit whole number using place value understanding.
- 4.NS.3 — Represent, compare, and order fractions and mixed numbers with denominators up to 12, with and without models.
- 4.NS.4 — Represent, compare, and order decimals through thousandths, with and without models.
- 4.NS.5 — Identify and represent equivalencies between fractions and decimals limited to halves, fourths, fifths, tenths, and hundredths.
Frequently asked questions about SOL 4.NS.2
What is Virginia SOL 4.NS.2?
SOL 4.NS.2 is a Grade 4 Math Standard of Learning in the Number and Number Sense strand. It expects students to compare and order whole numbers up to seven digits using the base 10 system.
What skills does SOL 4.NS.2 cover?
SOL 4.NS.2 is assessed on 2 skills: compare two whole numbers up to seven digits using words (greater than, less than, equal to, not equal to) and/or symbols (>, <, =, ≠); order up to four whole numbers up to seven digits from least to greatest or greatest to least.
What strand of Grade 4 Math is SOL 4.NS.2 in?
SOL 4.NS.2 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.2?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 4.NS.2 is already solid, then work the 2 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.