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Virginia SOL PS.P.3
Virginia SOL PS.P.3 is part of the Probability strand in Probability and Statistics (Math). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students represent and interpret situations using normal distributions. Below is what PS.P.3 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice PS.P.3 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL PS.P.3 means
Represent and interpret situations using normal distributions.
Skills you’ll practice for PS.P.3
- Compare and contrast discrete and continuous distributions.
- Represent probability as the area under the curve of a normal distribution using the Empirical Rule and graphing technology.
- Describe the center, shape, and spread of normal distributions.
- Compare two or more sets of normally distributed data using z-scores, percentiles, or probabilities.
- Standardize a data value from a normal distribution and interpret the z-score.
- Calculate and interpret probabilities of a normal distribution using technology.
Key concepts covered by PS.P.3
- discrete distributions
- continuous distributions
- distribution comparison
- normal distribution
- Empirical Rule
- area under curve
- graphing technology
- center
- shape
- spread
- z-scores
- percentiles
- probabilities
- normal distribution comparison
- z-score
- standardization
- normal distribution probabilities
- technology
How to study and practice SOL PS.P.3
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether PS.P.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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Frequently asked questions about SOL PS.P.3
What is Virginia SOL PS.P.3?
SOL PS.P.3 is a Probability and Statistics Standard of Learning in the Probability strand. It expects students to represent and interpret situations using normal distributions.
What skills does SOL PS.P.3 cover?
SOL PS.P.3 is assessed on 6 skills: compare and contrast discrete and continuous distributions; represent probability as the area under the curve of a normal distribution using the Empirical Rule and graphing technology; describe the center, shape, and spread of normal distributions; compare two or more sets of normally distributed data using z-scores, percentiles, or probabilities; standardize a data value from a normal distribution and interpret the z-score; calculate and interpret probabilities of a normal distribution using technology.
What strand of Probability and Statistics is SOL PS.P.3 in?
SOL PS.P.3 belongs to the Probability reporting strand of the Probability and Statistics Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL PS.P.3?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether PS.P.3 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.