Grade 8 Math · Computation and Estimation
Virginia SOL 8.CE.1
Virginia SOL 8.CE.1 is part of the Computation and Estimation strand in Grade 8 Math (Math). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students estimate and apply proportional reasoning to solve contextual problems involving discounts, taxes, tips, and percent changes. Below is what 8.CE.1 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 8.CE.1 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 8.CE.1 means
Estimate and apply proportional reasoning to solve contextual problems involving discounts, taxes, tips, and percent changes.
Practice Grade 8 Math SOL questions
Free Grade 8 Math questions from official Virginia Department of Education released SOL tests — good practice while you work on 8.CE.1 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. A recipe calls for 3 cups of flour and 1 1/2 cups of sugar. If the recipe is doubled, how much flour will be required?
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Answer: J — 6 cups
2. David earns $9.60 per hour for a 40-hour week. His total deductions were $84.30. What was his net pay for the week?
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Answer: B — $299.70
3. Mark layered three pieces of wood to build the base for a lamp. The thicknesses were 1/2 inch, 5/8 inch, and 3/16 inch. What was the total thickness of the base?
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Answer: J — 1 1/16 in.
4. What is the value of n²(m − r) if m = 3, n = 2, and r = 4?
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Answer: A — 28
Skills you’ll practice for 8.CE.1
- Estimate and solve contextual problems requiring computation of one discount or markup and the resulting sale price.
- Estimate and solve contextual problems requiring computation of sales tax, tip, and resulting total.
- Estimate and solve contextual problems requiring computation of percent increase or decrease.
Key concepts covered by 8.CE.1
- discount
- markup
- sale price
- proportional reasoning
- estimation
- sales tax
- tip
- total cost
- percent increase
- percent decrease
How to study and practice SOL 8.CE.1
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 8.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.
Frequently asked questions about SOL 8.CE.1
What is Virginia SOL 8.CE.1?
SOL 8.CE.1 is a Grade 8 Math Standard of Learning in the Computation and Estimation strand. It expects students to estimate and apply proportional reasoning to solve contextual problems involving discounts, taxes, tips, and percent changes.
What skills does SOL 8.CE.1 cover?
SOL 8.CE.1 is assessed on 3 skills: estimate and solve contextual problems requiring computation of one discount or markup and the resulting sale price; estimate and solve contextual problems requiring computation of sales tax, tip, and resulting total; estimate and solve contextual problems requiring computation of percent increase or decrease.
What strand of Grade 8 Math is SOL 8.CE.1 in?
SOL 8.CE.1 belongs to the Computation and Estimation reporting strand of the Grade 8 Math Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 8.CE.1?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 8.CE.1 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.