Grade 4 Math · Number and Number Sense
Virginia SOL 4.NS.3
Virginia SOL 4.NS.3 is part of the Number and Number Sense strand in Grade 4 Math (Math). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students represent, compare, and order fractions and mixed numbers with denominators up to 12, with and without models. Below is what 4.NS.3 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 4.NS.3 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 4.NS.3 means
Represent, compare, and order fractions and mixed numbers with denominators up to 12, with and without models.
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.3 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. What is the difference between 5/7 and 1/7?
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Answer: C — 4/7
2. Ms. Kraft bought 4 bags of rocks for her garden. Each bag contained 107 rocks. What is the total number of rocks she bought?
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Answer: A — 408
3. Kim and José shared one whole pizza. Kim ate 1/4 of the pizza, and José ate 3/12 of the pizza. How much of the pizza was eaten?
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Answer: C — 7/12
4. 71,965 − 42,749 =?
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Answer: A — 29,216
Skills you’ll practice for 4.NS.3
- Compare and order fractions with like denominators by comparing numerators (e.g., 3/8 < 5/8).
- Compare and order fractions with like numerators and unlike denominators by comparing the size of the parts (e.g., 1/3 < 1/2).
- Use benchmarks (0, 1/2, 1) to compare and order fractions and mixed numbers with denominators up to 12.
- Compare fractions and mixed numbers using symbols >, <, and = (e.g., 2/3 > 1/2).
- Represent equivalent fractions with denominators up to 12, with and without models.
- Compose and decompose fractions and mixed numbers with denominators up to 12 in multiple ways, with and without models.
- Represent the division of two whole numbers as a fraction given a contextual situation and a model (e.g., 3/5 means 3 divided by 5).
Key concepts covered by 4.NS.3
- fractions
- like denominators
- numerator comparison
- ordering
- like numerators
- unlike denominators
- part comparison
- benchmarks
- comparison
- mixed numbers
- symbol comparison
- denominators up to 12
- equivalent fractions
- models
- compose fractions
- decompose fractions
- division
- contextual representation
How to study and practice SOL 4.NS.3
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 4.NS.3 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.2 — Compare and order whole numbers up to seven digits using the base 10 system.
- 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.3
What is Virginia SOL 4.NS.3?
SOL 4.NS.3 is a Grade 4 Math Standard of Learning in the Number and Number Sense strand. It expects students to represent, compare, and order fractions and mixed numbers with denominators up to 12, with and without models.
What skills does SOL 4.NS.3 cover?
SOL 4.NS.3 is assessed on 7 skills: compare and order fractions with like denominators by comparing numerators (e.g., 3/8 < 5/8); compare and order fractions with like numerators and unlike denominators by comparing the size of the parts (e.g., 1/3 < 1/2); use benchmarks (0, 1/2, 1) to compare and order fractions and mixed numbers with denominators up to 12; compare fractions and mixed numbers using symbols >, <, and = (e.g., 2/3 > 1/2); represent equivalent fractions with denominators up to 12, with and without models; compose and decompose fractions and mixed numbers with denominators up to 12 in multiple ways, with and without models; represent the division of two whole numbers as a fraction given a contextual situation and a model (e.g., 3/5 means 3 divided by 5).
What strand of Grade 4 Math is SOL 4.NS.3 in?
SOL 4.NS.3 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.3?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 4.NS.3 is already solid, then work the 7 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.