Grade 6 Math · Computation and Estimation

Virginia SOL 6.CE.1

Virginia SOL 6.CE.1 is part of the Computation and Estimation strand in Grade 6 Math (Math). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students estimate, solve, and justify solutions to problems using operations with fractions and mixed numbers, including contextual problems. Below is what 6.CE.1 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 6.CE.1 for the Virginia SOL test.

Practice 6.CE.1 All Grade 6 Math standards

What SOL 6.CE.1 means

Estimate, solve, and justify solutions to problems using operations with fractions and mixed numbers, including contextual problems.

Practice Grade 6 Math SOL questions

Free Grade 6 Math questions from official Virginia Department of Education released SOL tests — good practice while you work on 6.CE.1 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.

1. The ratio of boys to girls in Room B is 15 to 12. What is the ratio of girls to total students in Room B?
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Answer: A — 12 to 27
2. What is the greatest common factor of 12 and 20?
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Answer: G — 4
3. Which of the following is true?
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Answer: B — 0.325 > 0.310
4. Which is a prime number?
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Answer: H — 37

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Skills you’ll practice for 6.CE.1

Demonstrate and model multiplication and division of fractions (proper or improper) and mixed numbers using multiple representations.
Multiply and divide fractions (proper or improper) and mixed numbers with denominators ≤12. Express answers in simplest form.
Investigate and explain the effect of multiplying or dividing a fraction, whole number, or mixed number by a number between zero and one.
Estimate, determine, and justify solutions to single-step and multistep contextual problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions and mixed numbers with like and unlike denominators ≤12. Express answers in simplest form.
Estimate, determine, and justify solutions to single-step and multistep contextual problems involving multiplication and division of fractions and mixed numbers with denominators ≤12. Express answers in simplest form.

Key concepts covered by 6.CE.1

multiplication
division
fractions
mixed numbers
multiple representations
multiply
divide
denominators
simplest form
fraction
whole number
mixed number
effect
zero to one
estimate
addition
subtraction
contextual problems

How to study and practice SOL 6.CE.1

Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 6.CE.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.

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6.CE.2 — Estimate, solve, and justify solutions to problems using operations with integers, including contextual problems.

Frequently asked questions about SOL 6.CE.1

What is Virginia SOL 6.CE.1?

SOL 6.CE.1 is a Grade 6 Math Standard of Learning in the Computation and Estimation strand. It expects students to estimate, solve, and justify solutions to problems using operations with fractions and mixed numbers, including contextual problems.

What skills does SOL 6.CE.1 cover?

SOL 6.CE.1 is assessed on 5 skills: demonstrate and model multiplication and division of fractions (proper or improper) and mixed numbers using multiple representations; multiply and divide fractions (proper or improper) and mixed numbers with denominators ≤12. Express answers in simplest form; investigate and explain the effect of multiplying or dividing a fraction, whole number, or mixed number by a number between zero and one; estimate, determine, and justify solutions to single-step and multistep contextual problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions and mixed numbers with like and unlike denominators ≤12. Express answers in simplest form; estimate, determine, and justify solutions to single-step and multistep contextual problems involving multiplication and division of fractions and mixed numbers with denominators ≤12. Express answers in simplest form.

What strand of Grade 6 Math is SOL 6.CE.1 in?

SOL 6.CE.1 belongs to the Computation and Estimation reporting strand of the Grade 6 Math Virginia Standards of Learning.

How do I study and practice for SOL 6.CE.1?

Start with a diagnostic to see whether 6.CE.1 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.