Grade 7 Math · Number and Number Sense
Virginia SOL 7.NS.2
Virginia SOL 7.NS.2 is part of the Number and Number Sense strand in Grade 7 Math (Math). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students use multiple strategies to compare and order rational numbers. Below is what 7.NS.2 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 7.NS.2 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 7.NS.2 means
Use multiple strategies to compare and order rational numbers.
Practice Grade 7 Math SOL questions
Free Grade 7 Math questions from official Virginia Department of Education released SOL tests — good practice while you work on 7.NS.2 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. Lynne loaned $480 to a friend. The friend paid back the amount borrowed plus 10% interest. What was the total amount the friend paid to Lynne?
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Answer: D — $528.00
2. Eli can type 1 page in 10 minutes. How many total pages can he type in one hour?
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Answer: G — 10
3. The change in the number of students enrolled at a school over six months is shown below: October: −15 students November: +12 students December: −8 students January: +5 students February: −10 students March: +14 students The number of students enrolled at the end of September was 4,327. What was the number of students enrolled at the end of March?
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Answer: C — 4,325
4. Which set is ordered from greatest to least?
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Answer: J — 1.6×10⁻¹, 0.166, 16%
Skills you’ll practice for 7.NS.2
- Use benchmarks, number lines, and equivalency to compare rational numbers using <, >, =.
- Order a set of no more than four rational numbers (integers, fractions, mixed numbers, decimals, percents) in ascending or descending order.
- Justify solutions to comparisons and orderings orally, in writing, or with a model.
Key concepts covered by 7.NS.2
- rational numbers
- comparison
- benchmarks
- number line
- equivalency
- ordering
- ascending
- descending
- fractions
- decimals
- percents
- justification
How to study and practice SOL 7.NS.2
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 7.NS.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 7 Math standards in Number and Number Sense
Frequently asked questions about SOL 7.NS.2
What is Virginia SOL 7.NS.2?
SOL 7.NS.2 is a Grade 7 Math Standard of Learning in the Number and Number Sense strand. It expects students to use multiple strategies to compare and order rational numbers.
What skills does SOL 7.NS.2 cover?
SOL 7.NS.2 is assessed on 3 skills: use benchmarks, number lines, and equivalency to compare rational numbers using <, >, =; order a set of no more than four rational numbers (integers, fractions, mixed numbers, decimals, percents) in ascending or descending order; justify solutions to comparisons and orderings orally, in writing, or with a model.
What strand of Grade 7 Math is SOL 7.NS.2 in?
SOL 7.NS.2 belongs to the Number and Number Sense reporting strand of the Grade 7 Math Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 7.NS.2?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 7.NS.2 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.