Grade 6 Science · Scientific and Engineering Practices
Virginia SOL 6.1.SEP.7
Virginia SOL 6.1.SEP.7 is part of the Scientific and Engineering Practices strand in Grade 6 Science (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students construct explanations and generate multiple solutions to problems. Below is what 6.1.SEP.7 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 6.1.SEP.7 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 6.1.SEP.7 means
Construct explanations and generate multiple solutions to problems.
Skills you’ll practice for 6.1.SEP.7
- Construct explanations that include qualitative or quantitative relationships between variables.
- Construct scientific explanations based on valid and reliable evidence.
- Generate and compare multiple solutions to problems based on criteria and constraints.
Key concepts covered by 6.1.SEP.7
- explanations
- qualitative relationships
- quantitative relationships
- variables
- scientific explanations
- evidence-based reasoning
- validity
- reliability
- multiple solutions
- criteria
- constraints
- evaluation
How to study and practice SOL 6.1.SEP.7
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 6.1.SEP.7 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.1 — Ask questions and define problems to determine relationships between variables and design solutions.
- 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.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.7
What is Virginia SOL 6.1.SEP.7?
SOL 6.1.SEP.7 is a Grade 6 Science Standard of Learning in the Scientific and Engineering Practices strand. It expects students to construct explanations and generate multiple solutions to problems.
What skills does SOL 6.1.SEP.7 cover?
SOL 6.1.SEP.7 is assessed on 3 skills: construct explanations that include qualitative or quantitative relationships between variables; construct scientific explanations based on valid and reliable evidence; generate and compare multiple solutions to problems based on criteria and constraints.
What strand of Grade 6 Science is SOL 6.1.SEP.7 in?
SOL 6.1.SEP.7 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.7?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 6.1.SEP.7 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.