Grade 5 Math · Computation and Estimation
Virginia SOL 5.CE.3
Virginia SOL 5.CE.3 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, subtraction, multiplication, and division with decimal numbers. Below is what 5.CE.3 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 5.CE.3 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 5.CE.3 means
Estimate, represent, solve, and justify solutions to problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with decimal numbers.
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.3 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. Which unit would most often be used to determine the mass of one piece of notebook paper?
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Answer: G — Gram
2. Mr. Murphy parked his car at 10:12 a.m. and left at 5:43 p.m. How long was his car in the parking garage?
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Answer: A — 7 hr 31 min
3. A rectangular sign measures 4 cm by 4.5 cm. What is the perimeter of the sign?
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Answer: G — 17 centimeters
4. A rectangular poster measures 30 inches by 20 inches. What is its area?
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Answer: D — 600 square inches
Skills you’ll practice for 5.CE.3
- Apply estimation strategies (rounding, compatible numbers, place value) to determine reasonable solutions for single-step and multistep contextual problems involving addition, subtraction, and multiplication of decimals.
- Estimate and determine the product of two numbers using strategies and algorithms (standard algorithm) for given factor combinations.
- Estimate and determine the quotient of two numbers using strategies and algorithms (standard algorithm) with specified constraints.
- Solve single-step and multistep contextual problems involving addition, subtraction, and multiplication of decimals using strategies and algorithms.
- Solve single-step contextual problems involving division with decimals using strategies and algorithms.
Key concepts covered by 5.CE.3
- apply
- estimation strategies
- rounding
- compatible numbers
- place value
- contextual problems
- addition
- subtraction
- multiplication
- decimals
- estimate
- determine
- product
- strategies
- algorithms
- standard algorithm
- factors
- quotient
- divisors
- dividends
- solve
- division
How to study and practice SOL 5.CE.3
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 5.CE.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 5 Math standards in Computation and Estimation
- 5.CE.1 — Estimate, represent, solve, and justify solutions to single-step and multistep contextual problems using whole number operations.
- 5.CE.2 — Estimate, represent, solve, and justify solutions to problems using addition and subtraction of fractions and multiplication of whole numbers and proper fractions.
- 5.CE.4 — Simplify numerical expressions with whole numbers using the order of operations.
Frequently asked questions about SOL 5.CE.3
What is Virginia SOL 5.CE.3?
SOL 5.CE.3 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, subtraction, multiplication, and division with decimal numbers.
What skills does SOL 5.CE.3 cover?
SOL 5.CE.3 is assessed on 5 skills: apply estimation strategies (rounding, compatible numbers, place value) to determine reasonable solutions for single-step and multistep contextual problems involving addition, subtraction, and multiplication of decimals; estimate and determine the product of two numbers using strategies and algorithms (standard algorithm) for given factor combinations; estimate and determine the quotient of two numbers using strategies and algorithms (standard algorithm) with specified constraints; solve single-step and multistep contextual problems involving addition, subtraction, and multiplication of decimals using strategies and algorithms; solve single-step contextual problems involving division with decimals using strategies and algorithms.
What strand of Grade 5 Math is SOL 5.CE.3 in?
SOL 5.CE.3 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.3?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 5.CE.3 is already solid, then work the 5 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.