Grade 7 Math · Probability and Statistics
Virginia SOL 7.PS.1
Virginia SOL 7.PS.1 is part of the Probability and Statistics strand in Grade 7 Math (Math). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students determine probability of an event and investigate differences between experimental and theoretical probability. Below is what 7.PS.1 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 7.PS.1 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 7.PS.1 means
Determine probability of an event and investigate differences between experimental and theoretical probability.
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.PS.1 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. Jackie may choose from 3 shirts, 2 pairs of pants, and 3 pairs of shoes. How many different outfits consisting of 1 shirt, 1 pair of pants, and 1 pair of shoes can she make?
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Answer: J — 18
2. Kirk wrote the pattern: 0, 2, 5, 9, 14, 20. The differences increase by 1 each time (+2, +3, +4, +5, +6). If this pattern continues, what will be the 9th number?
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Answer: C — 44
3. Which phrase best represents the expression 5/n + 7?
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Answer: F — Seven added to the quotient of five and a number
4. Which represents all values of u that make u + 5 > 7 true?
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Answer: A — u > 2
Skills you’ll practice for 7.PS.1
- Determine the theoretical probability of an event.
- Given results of a statistical investigation, determine the experimental probability of an event.
- Describe changes in experimental probability as the number of trials increases.
- Investigate and describe the difference between experimental and theoretical probability of the same event.
Key concepts covered by 7.PS.1
- theoretical probability
- event
- experimental probability
- statistical investigation
- trials
- changes
- difference
How to study and practice SOL 7.PS.1
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 7.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 7 Math standards in Probability and Statistics
- 7.PS.2 — Apply the data cycle with a focus on histograms to collect, organize, represent, and analyze data.
Frequently asked questions about SOL 7.PS.1
What is Virginia SOL 7.PS.1?
SOL 7.PS.1 is a Grade 7 Math Standard of Learning in the Probability and Statistics strand. It expects students to determine probability of an event and investigate differences between experimental and theoretical probability.
What skills does SOL 7.PS.1 cover?
SOL 7.PS.1 is assessed on 4 skills: determine the theoretical probability of an event; given results of a statistical investigation, determine the experimental probability of an event; describe changes in experimental probability as the number of trials increases; investigate and describe the difference between experimental and theoretical probability of the same event.
What strand of Grade 7 Math is SOL 7.PS.1 in?
SOL 7.PS.1 belongs to the Probability and Statistics reporting strand of the Grade 7 Math Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 7.PS.1?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 7.PS.1 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.