Grade 1 Science · Scientific and Engineering Practices
Virginia SOL 1.1.PI
Virginia SOL 1.1.PI is part of the Scientific and Engineering Practices strand in Grade 1 Science (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students plan and carry out simple investigations to produce data. Below is what 1.1.PI covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 1.1.PI for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 1.1.PI means
Plan and carry out simple investigations to produce data.
Skills you’ll practice for 1.1.PI
- Conduct investigations with guidance to produce data.
- Identify characteristics and properties of objects through observations.
- Use tools to measure relative length, weight, volume, and temperature of common objects.
Key concepts covered by 1.1.PI
- investigations
- data collection
- guided experiments
- observations
- properties
- characteristics
- measurement
- tools
- length
- weight
- volume
- temperature
How to study and practice SOL 1.1.PI
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 1.1.PI 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 1 Science standards in Scientific and Engineering Practices
- 1.1.AQ — Ask questions and define problems based on observations and simple predictions.
- 1.1.IA — Interpret, analyze, and evaluate data to identify patterns and relationships.
- 1.1.CC — Construct and critique conclusions and explanations based on data or observations.
- 1.1.MD — Develop and use models to demonstrate simple phenomena and natural processes.
- 1.1.OE — Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information from observations and data.
Frequently asked questions about SOL 1.1.PI
What is Virginia SOL 1.1.PI?
SOL 1.1.PI is a Grade 1 Science Standard of Learning in the Scientific and Engineering Practices strand. It expects students to plan and carry out simple investigations to produce data.
What skills does SOL 1.1.PI cover?
SOL 1.1.PI is assessed on 3 skills: conduct investigations with guidance to produce data; identify characteristics and properties of objects through observations; use tools to measure relative length, weight, volume, and temperature of common objects.
What strand of Grade 1 Science is SOL 1.1.PI in?
SOL 1.1.PI belongs to the Scientific and Engineering Practices reporting strand of the Grade 1 Science Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 1.1.PI?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 1.1.PI 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.