Kindergarten Math · Computation and Estimation

Virginia SOL K.CE.1

Virginia SOL K.CE.1 is part of the Computation and Estimation strand in Kindergarten Math (Math). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students model and solve single-step contextual problems using addition and subtraction with whole numbers within 10. Below is what K.CE.1 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice K.CE.1 for the Virginia SOL test.

What SOL K.CE.1 means

Model and solve single-step contextual problems using addition and subtraction with whole numbers within 10.

Skills you’ll practice for K.CE.1

  • Compose and decompose numbers less than or equal to 5 in multiple ways using objects, drawings, words, or numbers.
  • Recognize and describe part-part-whole relationships for numbers up to 5 in various configurations.
  • Identify the number that makes 5 when added to a given number less than or equal to 5.
  • Compose and decompose numbers less than or equal to 10 in multiple ways using objects, drawings, words, or numbers.
  • Identify the number that makes 10 when added to a given number less than or equal to 10.
  • Model and solve single-step contextual problems (join, separate, part-part-whole) using 10 or fewer concrete objects.

Key concepts covered by K.CE.1

  • compose
  • decompose
  • numbers ≤5
  • part-part-whole
  • configurations
  • make 5
  • addition
  • numbers ≤10
  • make 10
  • single-step problems
  • join
  • separate
  • 10 objects

How to study and practice SOL K.CE.1

Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether K.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 K.CE.1

What is Virginia SOL K.CE.1?

SOL K.CE.1 is a Kindergarten Math Standard of Learning in the Computation and Estimation strand. It expects students to model and solve single-step contextual problems using addition and subtraction with whole numbers within 10.

What skills does SOL K.CE.1 cover?

SOL K.CE.1 is assessed on 6 skills: compose and decompose numbers less than or equal to 5 in multiple ways using objects, drawings, words, or numbers; recognize and describe part-part-whole relationships for numbers up to 5 in various configurations; identify the number that makes 5 when added to a given number less than or equal to 5; compose and decompose numbers less than or equal to 10 in multiple ways using objects, drawings, words, or numbers; identify the number that makes 10 when added to a given number less than or equal to 10; model and solve single-step contextual problems (join, separate, part-part-whole) using 10 or fewer concrete objects.

What strand of Kindergarten Math is SOL K.CE.1 in?

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

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

Start with a diagnostic to see whether K.CE.1 is already solid, then work the 6 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.