Grade 5 Math · Probability and Statistics
Virginia SOL 5.PS.2
Virginia SOL 5.PS.2 is part of the Probability and Statistics strand in Grade 5 Math (Math). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students solve contextual problems using measures of center and the range. Below is what 5.PS.2 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 5.PS.2 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 5.PS.2 means
Solve contextual problems using measures of center and the range.
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.2 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. A tile border pattern repeats every 8 tiles, and exactly one tile in each repeat has a dot in the center. If the pattern goes all the way around the table and completes one full repeat, how many tiles with dots are needed?
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Answer: A — 8
2. The list of numbers is: 48, 39, 30, 21, 12, ___. What is the next number if the same rule continues?
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Answer: J — 3
3. A measurement tool is shown that is designed to measure angles by degrees using a curved scale marked from 0° to 180°. This tool could be used to identify the —
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Answer: D — measure of an angle
4. Which decimal is equivalent to ( (3)/(5) )?
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Answer: D — 0.60
Skills you’ll practice for 5.PS.2
- Describe mean as fair share.
- Describe and determine the mean of a set of data values representing data from a given context as a measure of center.
- Describe and determine the median of a set of data values representing data from a given context as a measure of center.
- Describe and determine the mode of a set of data values representing data from a given context as a measure of center.
- Describe and determine the range of a set of data values representing data from a given context as a measure of spread.
Key concepts covered by 5.PS.2
- describe
- mean
- fair share
- determine
- data values
- measure of center
- median
- mode
- range
- measure of spread
How to study and practice SOL 5.PS.2
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 5.PS.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.
Related Grade 5 Math standards in Probability and Statistics
Frequently asked questions about SOL 5.PS.2
What is Virginia SOL 5.PS.2?
SOL 5.PS.2 is a Grade 5 Math Standard of Learning in the Probability and Statistics strand. It expects students to solve contextual problems using measures of center and the range.
What skills does SOL 5.PS.2 cover?
SOL 5.PS.2 is assessed on 5 skills: describe mean as fair share; describe and determine the mean of a set of data values representing data from a given context as a measure of center; describe and determine the median of a set of data values representing data from a given context as a measure of center; describe and determine the mode of a set of data values representing data from a given context as a measure of center; describe and determine the range of a set of data values representing data from a given context as a measure of spread.
What strand of Grade 5 Math is SOL 5.PS.2 in?
SOL 5.PS.2 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.2?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 5.PS.2 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.