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SOLVirginia4   Mathematics

Teacher Guide

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Table of Contents

For the Teacher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Completed Answer Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Correlations to the Virginia Mathematics Standards of Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

SOL Ready Practice Questions by Virginia SOL . . . . . . . . . 7

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What is SOL Ready—Mathematics Practice?SOL Ready—Mathematics Practice focuses on the 2009 Mathematics Standards of Learning (SOL) that may be assessed on the state test. By completing this book, students develop mastery of the grade-level Standards of Learning in mathematics. To develop this mastery, students solve a variety of multiple-choice problems that are correlated to the Standards of Learning.

How does SOL Ready—Mathematics Practice correlate to the 2009 Mathematics Standards of Learning?The grade 4 student book has three practice tests, each with 60 questions that address the four mathematics Reporting Categories assessed in grade 4:• Number and Number Sense• Computation and Estimation• Measurement and Geometry• Probability, Statistics, Patterns, Functions,

and Algebra

SOL Ready—Mathematics Practice, Grade 4 presents problems that correlate directly with the 2009 Mathematics Standards of Learning.

How should I use SOL Ready—Mathematics Practice?You may choose to use Practice Test 1 as a pretest, to identify student weaknesses and strengths. After providing focused instruction, use Practice Tests 2 and 3 as posttests, from which you may evaluate student progress and identify areas that need further study.

How do I introduce my students to SOL Ready—Mathematics Practice?Provide each student with a student book, a calculator (for the calculator section only), a ruler, scratch paper, two sharpened pencils, and an eraser. Then have students read all the information on the inside front cover of the student book, paying particular attention to the tips on answering multiple-choice problems. Before having students begin work, inform them they may have as much time as they need to complete each part of each practice test.

How do I simulate test-taking procedures using SOL Ready—Mathematics Practice?Explain to students that each practice test will be divided into two parts. In the first part, students will not be allowed to use their calculators. Tell students to watch for the STOP sign at the end of the first part of the test. Once all students have finished the first part of the test, pass out calculators, then have students begin the second part of the test.

Have students read the sample question on the first page of the practice test. Go over the sample question with the students. Answer any questions students have about the sample question.

Where do students record their answers?Students record their answers on the answer form at the back of the student book. Have students remove the answer form and fill in the personal-information section. Ensure that each student knows how to fill in the answer bubbles. Remind students that if they change an answer, they should fully erase their first answer. Completed answer forms are on pages 3 and 4 of this teacher guide.

For the Teacher

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What is the correction procedure?Correct and review the answers to multiple-choice questions as soon as possible after students have completed a practice test. As you review the answers, explain concepts that students may not fully understand. Encourage students to discuss the thought process they used to answer the questions. When answers are incorrect, help students understand why their reasoning was faulty. Students sometimes answer incorrectly because of a range of misconceptions about the strategy required to answer the question. Discussing why the choices are incorrect will help students understand the correct answer.

How should I use the results of SOL Ready—Mathematics Practice?This book can be a useful diagnostic tool for identifying mathematics standards that need further study and reinforcement in order to obtain proficiency. Use the Correlations to the Virginia Mathematics Standards of Learning, on pages 5 and 6, to identify the standard that each question practices and evaluates. For students who answer a question incorrectly, provide additional practice.

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Correlations to the Virginia Mathematics Standards of Learning

The chart below correlates each test item in SOL Ready—Mathematics Practice, Grade 4 to a Standard of Learning.

Virginia Standards of Learning

SOL Ready Practice Item Numbers

Practice Test 1

Practice Test 2

Practice Test 3

Number and Number Sense4.1a The student will identify orally and in writing the place value for each digit in a

whole number expressed through millions. 24, 29 27, 30 18, 30

4.1b The student will compare two whole numbers expressed through millions, using symbols (., ,, or 5). 21 22 25, 29

4.1c The student will round whole numbers expressed through millions to the nearest thousand, ten thousand, and hundred thousand. 26, 30 17 28

4.2a The student will compare and order fractions and mixed numbers. 19 24, 26 17

4.2b The student will represent equivalent fractions. 17, 25 19, 28 19

4.2c The student will identify the division statement that represents a fraction. 22 18 24

4.3a The student will read, write, represent, and identify decimals expressed though thousandths. 28 29 20

4.3b The student will round decimals to the nearest whole number, tenth, and thousandth. 20 20 22, 26

4.3c The student will compare and order decimals. 18, 27 23, 25 23

4.3d The student will given a model, write the decimal and fraction equivalents. 23 21 21, 27

Computation and Estimation4.4a The student will estimate sums, differences, products, and quotients of whole

numbers. 5, 10 1, 13 7, 10, 15

4.4b The student will add, subtract, and multiply whole numbers. 3, 9 6, 9 5, 8, 16

4.4c The student will divide whole numbers, finding quotients with and without remainders. 6, 14 4, 7 3, 9

4.4d The student will solve single-step and multistep addition, subtraction, and multiplication problems with whole numbers. 11, 15 2, 12 11

4.5a The student will divide whole numbers, finding quotients with and without remainders. 2, 7 5, 8 4

4.5b The student will add and subtract fractions having like and unlike denominators that are limited to 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, and 12, and simplify the resulting fractions, using common multiples and factors.

4, 12 11, 14 8, 14

4.5c The student will add and subtract with decimals. 1, 8 10, 16 2, 13

4.5d The student will solve single-step and multistep practical problems involving addition and subtraction with fractions and with decimals. 13, 16 3, 15 1, 12

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Virginia Standards of Learning

SOL Ready Practice Item Numbers

Practice Test 1

Practice Test 2

Practice Test 3

Measurement4.6a The student will estimate and measure weight/mass and describe the results in

U.S. Customary and metric units as appropriate. 34 35 31

4.6b The student will identify equivalent measurements between units within the U.S. Customary system (ounces, pounds, and tons) and between units within the metric system (grams and kilograms).

38 32, 39 32, 35

4.7a The student will estimate and measure length, and describe the result in both metric and U.S. Customary units. 32 33 33

4.7b The student will iidentify equivalent measurements between units within the U.S. Customary system (inches and feet; feet and yards; inches and yards; yards and miles) and between units within the metric system (millimeters and centimeters; centimeters and meters; and millimeters and meters).

37, 39 38 37, 39

4.8a The student will estimate and measure liquid volume and describe the results in U.S. Customary units. 31 37 36

4.8b The student will identify equivalent measurements between units within the U.S. Customary system (cups, pints, quarts, and gallons).. 33, 35 34 38

4.9 The student will determine elapsed time in hours and minutes within a 12-hour period. 36 31, 36 34

Geometry4.10a The student will identify and describe representations of points, lines, line

segments, rays, and angles, including endpoints and vertices. 45 42, 46 43, 46

4.10b The student will identify representations of lines that illustrate intersection, parallelism, and perpendicularity. 40 45 42

4.11a The student will investigate congruence of plane figures after geometric transformations, such as reflection, translation, and rotation, using mirrors, paper folding, and tracing.

42 44 41

4.11b The student will recognize the images of figures resulting from geometric transformations, such as translation, reflection, and rotation. 43 40 44

4.12a The student will define polygon. – 43 45

4.12b The student will identify polygons with 10 or fewer sides. 41, 44, 46 41 40

Probability and Statistics4.13a The student will predict the likelihood of an outcome of a simple event. 50, 53 47, 51 47, 49

4.13b The student will represent probability as a number between 0 and 1, inclusive. 48, 51 49, 52 48, 52

4.14 The student will collect, organize, display, and interpret data from a variety of graphs. 47, 49, 52 48, 50, 53 50, 51, 53

Patterns, Functions, and Algebra4.15 The student will recognize, create, and extend numerical and geometric patterns. 55, 57, 60 54, 56, 58 56, 58, 60

4.16a The student will recognize and demonstrate the meaning of equality in an equation. 56, 59 55, 60 55, 57

4.16b The student will investigate and describe the associative property for addition and multiplication. 54, 58 57, 59 54, 59

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