Grade 5 Math · Computation and Estimation

Virginia SOL 5.CE.2

Virginia SOL 5.CE.2 is part of the Computation and Estimation strand in Grade 5 Math (Math). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students estimate, represent, solve, and justify solutions to problems using addition and subtraction of fractions and multiplication of whole numbers and proper fractions. Below is what 5.CE.2 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 5.CE.2 for the Virginia SOL test.

Practice 5.CE.2 All Grade 5 Math standards

What SOL 5.CE.2 means

Estimate, represent, solve, and justify solutions to problems using addition and subtraction of fractions and multiplication of whole numbers and proper fractions.

Practice Grade 5 Math SOL questions

Free Grade 5 Math questions from official Virginia Department of Education released SOL tests — good practice while you work on 5.CE.2 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.

1. The standard weight of a United States dime is 2.268 grams. What is the value of the 8 in that number?
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Answer: F — Eight thousandths
2. What number goes in the box to make the statement true? 1/5 = □/10
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Answer: B — 2
3. A figure made of identical shapes represents the value 1. Another group of the same shapes represents a smaller value. Which number is represented by the second group?
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Answer: F — 0.157
4. Points Y and Z form one side of an angle. Connecting point Y to which other point forms a 28° angle?
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Answer: D — N

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Skills you’ll practice for 5.CE.2

Determine the least common multiple of two numbers to find the least common denominator for two fractions.
Estimate and determine the sum or difference of two fractions (proper or improper) and/or mixed numbers with like and unlike denominators (limited to 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12).
Simplify the resulting fraction after addition or subtraction.
Solve single-step and multistep contextual problems involving addition and subtraction with fractions and/or mixed numbers with and without models.
Solve single-step contextual problems involving multiplication of a whole number (limited to 12 or less) and a proper fraction with models.
Express answers in simplest form.

Key concepts covered by 5.CE.2

least common multiple
least common denominator
fractions
estimate
sum
difference
proper fractions
improper fractions
mixed numbers
like denominators
unlike denominators
denominators
simplify
addition
subtraction
solve
contextual problems
models
multiplication
whole numbers
express
simplest form
answers

How to study and practice SOL 5.CE.2

Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 5.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.

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5.CE.1 — Estimate, represent, solve, and justify solutions to single-step and multistep contextual problems using whole number operations.
5.CE.3 — Estimate, represent, solve, and justify solutions to problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with decimal numbers.
5.CE.4 — Simplify numerical expressions with whole numbers using the order of operations.

Frequently asked questions about SOL 5.CE.2

What is Virginia SOL 5.CE.2?

SOL 5.CE.2 is a Grade 5 Math Standard of Learning in the Computation and Estimation strand. It expects students to estimate, represent, solve, and justify solutions to problems using addition and subtraction of fractions and multiplication of whole numbers and proper fractions.

What skills does SOL 5.CE.2 cover?

SOL 5.CE.2 is assessed on 6 skills: determine the least common multiple of two numbers to find the least common denominator for two fractions; estimate and determine the sum or difference of two fractions (proper or improper) and/or mixed numbers with like and unlike denominators (limited to 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12); simplify the resulting fraction after addition or subtraction; solve single-step and multistep contextual problems involving addition and subtraction with fractions and/or mixed numbers with and without models; solve single-step contextual problems involving multiplication of a whole number (limited to 12 or less) and a proper fraction with models; express answers in simplest form.

What strand of Grade 5 Math is SOL 5.CE.2 in?

SOL 5.CE.2 belongs to the Computation and Estimation reporting strand of the Grade 5 Math Virginia Standards of Learning.

How do I study and practice for SOL 5.CE.2?

Start with a diagnostic to see whether 5.CE.2 is already solid, then work the 6 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.