Grade 5 Math · Probability and Statistics
Virginia SOL 5.PS.1
Virginia SOL 5.PS.1 is part of the Probability and Statistics strand in Grade 5 Math (Math). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students apply the data cycle with a focus on line plots (dot plots) and stem-and-leaf plots. Below is what 5.PS.1 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 5.PS.1 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 5.PS.1 means
Apply the data cycle with a focus on line plots (dot plots) and stem-and-leaf plots.
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.PS.1 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. A pattern of five musical notes repeats in this order: F, G, H, J, K. If the pattern continues, which note will be the 12th note played?
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Answer: H — H
2. The total cost of books increases as shown: 1 book: $10.50 2 books: $18.50 3 books: $26.50 4 books: $34.50 5 books: $42.50 Which rule could be used to determine the total cost?
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Answer: D — Multiply by $8 and add $2.50
3. The number of blocks in each level of a figure is shown: Level 1: 1 block Level 2: 4 blocks Level 3: 9 blocks Level 4: 16 blocks Using this pattern, how many blocks are needed for Level 10?
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Answer: H — 100
4. Bella made 3 times as many cupcakes as Eric. If E represents the number Eric made, which expression represents the number Bella made?
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Answer: B — 3 × E
Skills you’ll practice for 5.PS.1
- Formulate questions that require the collection or acquisition of data.
- Determine the data needed to answer a formulated question and collect or acquire existing data (limited to 30 or fewer data points) using various methods.
- Organize and represent a data set using a line plot (dot plot) with a title, labeled axes, and a key, with and without technology.
- Organize and represent numerical data using a stem-and-leaf plot with a title and key, where stems and leaves are in ascending order.
- Analyze data represented in line plots (dot plots) and stem-and-leaf plots and communicate results orally and in writing.
- Describe the characteristics of the data represented in a line plot (dot plot) and stem-and-leaf plot as a whole (shape and spread).
- Make inferences about data represented in line plots (dot plots) and stem-and-leaf plots.
- Identify parts of the data that have special characteristics and explain the meaning of the greatest, least, or same.
- Draw conclusions about the data and make predictions based on the data to answer questions.
- Solve single-step and multistep addition and subtraction problems using data from line plots (dot plots) and stem-and-leaf plots.
Key concepts covered by 5.PS.1
- formulate
- questions
- collection
- acquisition
- data
- determine
- data needed
- formulated question
- collect
- acquire
- existing data
- methods
- organize
- represent
- data set
- line plot
- dot plot
- title
- labeled axes
- key
- technology
- numerical data
- stem-and-leaf plot
- ascending order
- analyze
- line plots
- dot plots
- stem-and-leaf plots
- communicate results
- oral
- written
- describe
- characteristics
- shape
- spread
- make inferences
- identify
- parts of data
- special characteristics
- explain
- greatest
- least
- same
- draw conclusions
- make predictions
- answer questions
- solve
- addition
- subtraction
- problems
How to study and practice SOL 5.PS.1
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 5.PS.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 Probability and Statistics
Frequently asked questions about SOL 5.PS.1
What is Virginia SOL 5.PS.1?
SOL 5.PS.1 is a Grade 5 Math Standard of Learning in the Probability and Statistics strand. It expects students to apply the data cycle with a focus on line plots (dot plots) and stem-and-leaf plots.
What skills does SOL 5.PS.1 cover?
SOL 5.PS.1 is assessed on 10 skills: formulate questions that require the collection or acquisition of data; determine the data needed to answer a formulated question and collect or acquire existing data (limited to 30 or fewer data points) using various methods; organize and represent a data set using a line plot (dot plot) with a title, labeled axes, and a key, with and without technology; organize and represent numerical data using a stem-and-leaf plot with a title and key, where stems and leaves are in ascending order; analyze data represented in line plots (dot plots) and stem-and-leaf plots and communicate results orally and in writing; describe the characteristics of the data represented in a line plot (dot plot) and stem-and-leaf plot as a whole (shape and spread); make inferences about data represented in line plots (dot plots) and stem-and-leaf plots; identify parts of the data that have special characteristics and explain the meaning of the greatest, least, or same; draw conclusions about the data and make predictions based on the data to answer questions; solve single-step and multistep addition and subtraction problems using data from line plots (dot plots) and stem-and-leaf plots.
What strand of Grade 5 Math is SOL 5.PS.1 in?
SOL 5.PS.1 belongs to the Probability and Statistics reporting strand of the Grade 5 Math Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 5.PS.1?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 5.PS.1 is already solid, then work the 10 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.