Grade 4 Math · Patterns, Functions, and Algebra
Virginia SOL 4.PFA.1
Virginia SOL 4.PFA.1 is part of the Patterns, Functions, and Algebra strand in Grade 4 Math (Math). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students identify, describe, extend, and create increasing and decreasing patterns using various representations. Below is what 4.PFA.1 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 4.PFA.1 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 4.PFA.1 means
Identify, describe, extend, and create increasing and decreasing patterns using various representations.
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.PFA.1 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. Vince’s younger brother is 36 inches tall. Which of the following is equivalent to 36 inches?
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Answer: F — 1 yard
2. Which statement about a ray is true?
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Answer: B — A ray has one endpoint.
3. On a coordinate grid, the group located at x = 6 and y = 1 is labeled Monkeys. Which group of zoo animals appears to be located at (6, 1)?
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Answer: J — Monkeys
4. There are 10 cards in a bag. The cards include circles, triangles, squares, and no stars. Which statement is true?
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Answer: D — It is impossible to pull out a star card.
Skills you’ll practice for 4.PFA.1
- Identify, describe, extend, and create increasing and decreasing patterns using various representations (e.g., objects, pictures, numbers, number lines, input/output tables, function machines).
- Analyze a single-operation numerical pattern found in lists, input/output tables, or function machines to identify the rule, extend the pattern, or identify missing terms.
- Given a rule, create increasing and decreasing patterns using numbers and input/output tables (including function machines).
- Solve contextual problems that involve identifying, describing, and extending increasing and decreasing patterns using single-operation input and output rules.
Key concepts covered by 4.PFA.1
- patterns
- increasing
- decreasing
- objects
- pictures
- numbers
- number lines
- input/output tables
- function machines
- numerical patterns
- single-operation
- rule identification
- pattern extension
- missing terms
- rule
- contextual problems
- input/output rules
- identification
- description
- extension
How to study and practice SOL 4.PFA.1
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 4.PFA.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.
Frequently asked questions about SOL 4.PFA.1
What is Virginia SOL 4.PFA.1?
SOL 4.PFA.1 is a Grade 4 Math Standard of Learning in the Patterns, Functions, and Algebra strand. It expects students to identify, describe, extend, and create increasing and decreasing patterns using various representations.
What skills does SOL 4.PFA.1 cover?
SOL 4.PFA.1 is assessed on 4 skills: identify, describe, extend, and create increasing and decreasing patterns using various representations (e.g., objects, pictures, numbers, number lines, input/output tables, function machines); analyze a single-operation numerical pattern found in lists, input/output tables, or function machines to identify the rule, extend the pattern, or identify missing terms; given a rule, create increasing and decreasing patterns using numbers and input/output tables (including function machines); solve contextual problems that involve identifying, describing, and extending increasing and decreasing patterns using single-operation input and output rules.
What strand of Grade 4 Math is SOL 4.PFA.1 in?
SOL 4.PFA.1 belongs to the Patterns, Functions, and Algebra reporting strand of the Grade 4 Math Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 4.PFA.1?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 4.PFA.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.