Grade 2 Math · Measurement and Geometry
Virginia SOL 2.MG.2
Virginia SOL 2.MG.2 is part of the Measurement and Geometry strand in Grade 2 Math (Math). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students demonstrate understanding of the concept of time to the nearest five minutes using analog and digital clocks. Below is what 2.MG.2 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 2.MG.2 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 2.MG.2 means
Demonstrate understanding of the concept of time to the nearest five minutes using analog and digital clocks.
Skills you’ll practice for 2.MG.2
- Identify the number of minutes in an hour (60 minutes) and the number of hours in a day (24 hours).
- Determine the most appropriate unit of time (minutes, hours, days, or weeks) for a given activity or context and explain reasoning.
- Show, tell, and write time to the nearest five minutes using analog and digital clocks.
- Match a written time to the time shown on an analog clock to the nearest five minutes.
Key concepts covered by 2.MG.2
- minutes in an hour
- hours in a day
- unit of time
- minutes
- hours
- days
- weeks
- tell time
- analog clock
- digital clock
- nearest five minutes
- match time
- written time
How to study and practice SOL 2.MG.2
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 2.MG.2 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 2 Math standards in Measurement and Geometry
- 2.MG.1 — Reason mathematically using standard U.S. Customary units to estimate, measure, and compare objects by length, weight, and liquid volume.
- 2.MG.3 — Identify, describe, and create plane figures with at least one line of symmetry and explain its relationship with congruency.
- 2.MG.4 — Describe, name, compare, and contrast plane and solid figures.
Frequently asked questions about SOL 2.MG.2
What is Virginia SOL 2.MG.2?
SOL 2.MG.2 is a Grade 2 Math Standard of Learning in the Measurement and Geometry strand. It expects students to demonstrate understanding of the concept of time to the nearest five minutes using analog and digital clocks.
What skills does SOL 2.MG.2 cover?
SOL 2.MG.2 is assessed on 4 skills: identify the number of minutes in an hour (60 minutes) and the number of hours in a day (24 hours); determine the most appropriate unit of time (minutes, hours, days, or weeks) for a given activity or context and explain reasoning; show, tell, and write time to the nearest five minutes using analog and digital clocks; match a written time to the time shown on an analog clock to the nearest five minutes.
What strand of Grade 2 Math is SOL 2.MG.2 in?
SOL 2.MG.2 belongs to the Measurement and Geometry reporting strand of the Grade 2 Math Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 2.MG.2?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 2.MG.2 is already solid, then work the 4 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.