Grade 6 Science · Scientific and Engineering Practices
Virginia SOL 6.1.SEP.1
Virginia SOL 6.1.SEP.1 is part of the Scientific and Engineering Practices strand in Grade 6 Science (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students ask questions and define problems to determine relationships between variables and design solutions. Below is what 6.1.SEP.1 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 6.1.SEP.1 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 6.1.SEP.1 means
Ask questions and define problems to determine relationships between variables and design solutions.
Skills you’ll practice for 6.1.SEP.1
- Ask questions to determine relationships between independent and dependent variables.
- Develop hypotheses and identify independent and dependent variables.
- Offer simple solutions to design problems.
Key concepts covered by 6.1.SEP.1
- independent variables
- dependent variables
- relationships
- questions
- hypotheses
- scientific method
- design solutions
- engineering design
- problem-solving
How to study and practice SOL 6.1.SEP.1
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 6.1.SEP.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.
Related Grade 6 Science standards in Scientific and Engineering Practices
- 6.1.SEP.2 — Plan and carry out investigations, including safe use of chemicals and equipment.
- 6.1.SEP.3 — Evaluate data collection methods and take metric measurements.
- 6.1.SEP.4 — Design and build devices to solve specific problems.
- 6.1.SEP.5 — Organize, analyze, and interpret data to reveal patterns.
- 6.1.SEP.6 — Use data to evaluate and refine design solutions.
- 6.1.SEP.7 — Construct explanations and generate multiple solutions to problems.
- 6.1.SEP.8 — Develop and use models to predict and explain phenomena.
- 6.1.SEP.9 — Obtain, evaluate, and communicate scientific and technical information.
Frequently asked questions about SOL 6.1.SEP.1
What is Virginia SOL 6.1.SEP.1?
SOL 6.1.SEP.1 is a Grade 6 Science Standard of Learning in the Scientific and Engineering Practices strand. It expects students to ask questions and define problems to determine relationships between variables and design solutions.
What skills does SOL 6.1.SEP.1 cover?
SOL 6.1.SEP.1 is assessed on 3 skills: ask questions to determine relationships between independent and dependent variables; develop hypotheses and identify independent and dependent variables; offer simple solutions to design problems.
What strand of Grade 6 Science is SOL 6.1.SEP.1 in?
SOL 6.1.SEP.1 belongs to the Scientific and Engineering Practices reporting strand of the Grade 6 Science Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 6.1.SEP.1?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 6.1.SEP.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.