Grade 6 Science · Scientific and Engineering Practices
Virginia SOL 6.1.SEP.9
Virginia SOL 6.1.SEP.9 is part of the Scientific and Engineering Practices strand in Grade 6 Science (Science). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students obtain, evaluate, and communicate scientific and technical information. Below is what 6.1.SEP.9 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 6.1.SEP.9 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 6.1.SEP.9 means
Obtain, evaluate, and communicate scientific and technical information.
Skills you’ll practice for 6.1.SEP.9
- Read scientific texts to obtain scientific and/or technical information.
- Gather, read, and synthesize information from multiple sources and assess credibility, accuracy, and bias.
- Construct, use, and/or present an argument supported by empirical evidence and scientific reasoning.
Key concepts covered by 6.1.SEP.9
- scientific texts
- technical reading
- information retrieval
- comprehension
- information synthesis
- source evaluation
- credibility
- bias assessment
- arguments
- empirical evidence
- scientific reasoning
- presentation
How to study and practice SOL 6.1.SEP.9
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 6.1.SEP.9 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.7 — Construct explanations and generate multiple solutions to problems.
- 6.1.SEP.8 — Develop and use models to predict and explain phenomena.
Frequently asked questions about SOL 6.1.SEP.9
What is Virginia SOL 6.1.SEP.9?
SOL 6.1.SEP.9 is a Grade 6 Science Standard of Learning in the Scientific and Engineering Practices strand. It expects students to obtain, evaluate, and communicate scientific and technical information.
What skills does SOL 6.1.SEP.9 cover?
SOL 6.1.SEP.9 is assessed on 3 skills: read scientific texts to obtain scientific and/or technical information; gather, read, and synthesize information from multiple sources and assess credibility, accuracy, and bias; construct, use, and/or present an argument supported by empirical evidence and scientific reasoning.
What strand of Grade 6 Science is SOL 6.1.SEP.9 in?
SOL 6.1.SEP.9 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.9?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 6.1.SEP.9 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.