Grade 3 Science SOL Study Guide
Practice for the Grade 3 Science Virginia SOL test across all 13 standards and 6 strands. SOL Prep turns every standard into a diagnostic, guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions — so you drill what you’re actually weak on instead of re-reviewing what you know.
Grade 3 Science SOL practice tests
Practice Grade 3 Science with 267 free questions from official Virginia Department of Education released tests, or drill standard by standard with SOL Prep.
What Grade 3 Science covers
Scientific and Engineering Practices
- 3.1.AQ — Ask questions and define problems that can be investigated scientifically or solved through engineering design.
- 3.1.PI — Plan and carry out investigations to gather data and test hypotheses.
- 3.1.ID — Interpret, analyze, and evaluate data to draw conclusions.
- 3.1.CE — Construct and critique conclusions and explanations using evidence.
- 3.1.MO — Develop and use models to represent phenomena and design solutions.
- 3.1.CI — Obtain, evaluate, and communicate scientific information and design ideas.
Force, Motion, and Energy
- 3.2 — Investigate and understand how force and motion are related and how simple machines work.
Matter
- 3.3 — Investigate and understand how materials interact with water.
Living Systems and Processes
Earth and Space Systems
Earth Resources
- 3.8 — Investigate and understand how natural events and humans influence ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
What is on the Grade 3 Science SOL test?
The Grade 3 Science Virginia SOL test is organized into 6 reporting strands: Scientific and Engineering Practices, Force, Motion, and Energy, Matter, Living Systems and Processes, Earth and Space Systems, Earth Resources. It assesses the 13 Standards of Learning listed on this page.
How many standards does Grade 3 Science cover?
Grade 3 Science covers 13 individual Virginia SOL standards across its 6 strands.
Where can I find Grade 3 Science SOL practice tests?
The Virginia Department of Education publishes official released tests and practice items at doe.virginia.gov — see our Virginia SOL practice tests guide for direct links. SOL Prep adds standard-by-standard practice for each of the 13 Grade 3 Science standards below.
How should I study for the Grade 3 Science SOL?
Start with a diagnostic to find which of the 13 Grade 3 Science standards you're weakest on, then focus practice there instead of re-reviewing what you already know. Work each standard's skills, then take a mixed practice check.