Grade 5 Math · Computation and Estimation
Virginia SOL 5.CE.4
Virginia SOL 5.CE.4 is part of the Computation and Estimation strand in Grade 5 Math (Math). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students simplify numerical expressions with whole numbers using the order of operations. Below is what 5.CE.4 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 5.CE.4 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 5.CE.4 means
Simplify numerical expressions with whole numbers using the order of operations.
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.4 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. A circle has center point R. Points S, T, M, and N lie on the circle. Which of the following is a chord of the circle?
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Answer: F — ST
2. Points K, M, and S are connected so that K–M and M–S meet at point M, forming an angle greater than 90° but less than 180°. What kind of angle is formed?
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Answer: A — Acute
3. A zoo map is shown on a coordinate grid. The duck pond is located 7 units to the right of the origin and 6 units up. Which ordered pair describes its location?
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Answer: J — (7, 6)
4. Which of the following includes ray AB and ray AC?
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Answer: C — ∠CAB
Skills you’ll practice for 5.CE.4
- Use order of operations to simplify numerical expressions with whole numbers limited to addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Describe the order of operations for a given whole number numerical expression involving more than one operation.
Key concepts covered by 5.CE.4
- order of operations
- simplify
- numerical expressions
- whole numbers
- addition
- subtraction
- multiplication
- division
- describe
How to study and practice SOL 5.CE.4
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 5.CE.4 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.3 — Estimate, represent, solve, and justify solutions to problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with decimal numbers.
Frequently asked questions about SOL 5.CE.4
What is Virginia SOL 5.CE.4?
SOL 5.CE.4 is a Grade 5 Math Standard of Learning in the Computation and Estimation strand. It expects students to simplify numerical expressions with whole numbers using the order of operations.
What skills does SOL 5.CE.4 cover?
SOL 5.CE.4 is assessed on 2 skills: use order of operations to simplify numerical expressions with whole numbers limited to addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; describe the order of operations for a given whole number numerical expression involving more than one operation.
What strand of Grade 5 Math is SOL 5.CE.4 in?
SOL 5.CE.4 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.4?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 5.CE.4 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.