Grade 6 Math · Number and Number Sense

Virginia SOL 6.NS.3

Virginia SOL 6.NS.3 is part of the Number and Number Sense strand in Grade 6 Math (Math). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students recognize and represent patterns with whole number exponents and perfect squares. Below is what 6.NS.3 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 6.NS.3 for the Virginia SOL test.

Practice 6.NS.3 All Grade 6 Math standards

What SOL 6.NS.3 means

Recognize and represent patterns with whole number exponents and perfect squares.

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.NS.3 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.

1. The table below shows a team’s weekly running schedule: Monday: 5 miles Tuesday: 4 miles Wednesday: 6 miles Thursday: 3 miles Friday: 5 miles What is the total distance the team will run in 4 weeks?
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Answer: D — 94 miles
2. The Taco Plate costs $6.99. It includes 2 tacos, rice, and beans. Buying rice, beans, and 2 tacos separately costs about $9.00. Which is the best estimate of the difference in cost?
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Answer: F — $2
3. Which is equivalent to 50%?
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Answer: C — 15%
4. Which of the following is a composite number?
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Answer: G — 15

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Skills you’ll practice for 6.NS.3

Recognize and represent patterns with bases and exponents that are whole numbers.
Recognize and represent patterns of perfect squares not exceeding 400 using concrete and pictorial models.
Justify if a number between 0 and 400 is a perfect square through modeling or mathematical reasoning.
Recognize and represent powers of 10 with whole number exponents by examining patterns in place value.

Key concepts covered by 6.NS.3

patterns
bases
exponents
whole numbers
perfect squares
concrete models
pictorial models
perfect square
justify
modeling
mathematical reasoning
powers of 10
whole number exponents
place value

How to study and practice SOL 6.NS.3

Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 6.NS.3 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.NS.1 — Express equivalency, compare, and order numbers written as fractions, mixed numbers, decimals, and percents using multiple strategies.
6.NS.2 — Represent, compare, and order integers using multiple strategies.

Frequently asked questions about SOL 6.NS.3

What is Virginia SOL 6.NS.3?

SOL 6.NS.3 is a Grade 6 Math Standard of Learning in the Number and Number Sense strand. It expects students to recognize and represent patterns with whole number exponents and perfect squares.

What skills does SOL 6.NS.3 cover?

SOL 6.NS.3 is assessed on 4 skills: recognize and represent patterns with bases and exponents that are whole numbers; recognize and represent patterns of perfect squares not exceeding 400 using concrete and pictorial models; justify if a number between 0 and 400 is a perfect square through modeling or mathematical reasoning; recognize and represent powers of 10 with whole number exponents by examining patterns in place value.

What strand of Grade 6 Math is SOL 6.NS.3 in?

SOL 6.NS.3 belongs to the Number and Number Sense reporting strand of the Grade 6 Math Virginia Standards of Learning.

How do I study and practice for SOL 6.NS.3?

Start with a diagnostic to see whether 6.NS.3 is already solid, then work the 4 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.