Grade 5 Math · Patterns, Functions, and Algebra
Virginia SOL 5.PFA.1
Virginia SOL 5.PFA.1 is part of the Patterns, Functions, and Algebra strand in Grade 5 Math (Math). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students identify, describe, extend, and create increasing and decreasing patterns with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Below is what 5.PFA.1 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 5.PFA.1 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 5.PFA.1 means
Identify, describe, extend, and create increasing and decreasing patterns with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
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.PFA.1 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. Mary Lee has a total of 216 eggs. Using these eggs, she will fill empty egg cartons that each hold 12 eggs. What is the greatest number of egg cartons that Mary Lee can fill completely?
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Answer: A — 18
2. What is the product of 5.06 and 2.1?
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Answer: B — 10.626
3. The cost for a movie ticket is $5.50. Soft drinks cost $1.25 each. What is the total cost for 13 people to each purchase a movie ticket and a soft drink?
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Answer: D — $87.75
4. Students are comparing their heights. Jose is 4 feet tall. Lee is 4.5 feet tall. Judi is 4.25 feet tall. Sammy is 4.75 feet tall. Which student is the tallest?
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Answer: D — Sammy
Skills you’ll practice for 5.PFA.1
- Identify, describe, extend, and create increasing and decreasing patterns using various representations (objects, pictures, numbers, number lines, input/output tables, function machines).
- Analyze a single-operation numerical pattern found in lists, input/output tables, and function machines to identify the rule, extend the pattern, or identify missing terms.
- Solve contextual problems involving identifying, describing, and extending increasing and decreasing patterns using single-operation input and output rules.
Key concepts covered by 5.PFA.1
- identify
- describe
- extend
- create
- increasing patterns
- decreasing patterns
- representations
- objects
- pictures
- numbers
- number lines
- input/output tables
- function machines
- analyze
- numerical pattern
- lists
- identify rule
- extend pattern
- missing terms
- solve
- contextual problems
- identifying patterns
- describing patterns
- extending patterns
- input and output rules
How to study and practice SOL 5.PFA.1
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 5.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.
Related Grade 5 Math standards in Patterns, Functions, and Algebra
- 5.PFA.2 — Investigate and use variables in contextual problems.
Frequently asked questions about SOL 5.PFA.1
What is Virginia SOL 5.PFA.1?
SOL 5.PFA.1 is a Grade 5 Math Standard of Learning in the Patterns, Functions, and Algebra strand. It expects students to identify, describe, extend, and create increasing and decreasing patterns with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
What skills does SOL 5.PFA.1 cover?
SOL 5.PFA.1 is assessed on 3 skills: identify, describe, extend, and create increasing and decreasing patterns using various representations (objects, pictures, numbers, number lines, input/output tables, function machines); analyze a single-operation numerical pattern found in lists, input/output tables, and function machines to identify the rule, extend the pattern, or identify missing terms; solve contextual problems involving identifying, describing, and extending increasing and decreasing patterns using single-operation input and output rules.
What strand of Grade 5 Math is SOL 5.PFA.1 in?
SOL 5.PFA.1 belongs to the Patterns, Functions, and Algebra reporting strand of the Grade 5 Math Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 5.PFA.1?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 5.PFA.1 is already solid, then work the 3 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.