Grade 2 Math · Measurement and Geometry
Virginia SOL 2.MG.4
Virginia SOL 2.MG.4 is part of the Measurement and Geometry strand in Grade 2 Math (Math). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students describe, name, compare, and contrast plane and solid figures. Below is what 2.MG.4 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 2.MG.4 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 2.MG.4 means
Describe, name, compare, and contrast plane and solid figures.
Skills you’ll practice for 2.MG.4
- Trace faces of solid figures (cubes and rectangular prisms) to create the set of plane figures related to the solid figure.
- Compare and contrast models and nets of cubes and rectangular prisms (e.g., number and shapes of faces, edges, vertices).
- Given a concrete or pictorial model, name and describe the solid figure (sphere, cube, rectangular prism) by its characteristics.
- Compare and contrast plane and solid figures (circles/spheres, squares/cubes, rectangles/rectangular prisms) according to their characteristics.
Key concepts covered by 2.MG.4
- trace faces
- solid figures
- cubes
- rectangular prisms
- plane figures
- compare models
- nets
- faces
- edges
- vertices
- name solid figure
- sphere
- cube
- rectangular prism
- characteristics
- compare figures
- circles
- spheres
- squares
- rectangles
How to study and practice SOL 2.MG.4
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 2.MG.4 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.2 — Demonstrate understanding of the concept of time to the nearest five minutes using analog and digital clocks.
- 2.MG.3 — Identify, describe, and create plane figures with at least one line of symmetry and explain its relationship with congruency.
Frequently asked questions about SOL 2.MG.4
What is Virginia SOL 2.MG.4?
SOL 2.MG.4 is a Grade 2 Math Standard of Learning in the Measurement and Geometry strand. It expects students to describe, name, compare, and contrast plane and solid figures.
What skills does SOL 2.MG.4 cover?
SOL 2.MG.4 is assessed on 4 skills: trace faces of solid figures (cubes and rectangular prisms) to create the set of plane figures related to the solid figure; compare and contrast models and nets of cubes and rectangular prisms (e.g., number and shapes of faces, edges, vertices); given a concrete or pictorial model, name and describe the solid figure (sphere, cube, rectangular prism) by its characteristics; compare and contrast plane and solid figures (circles/spheres, squares/cubes, rectangles/rectangular prisms) according to their characteristics.
What strand of Grade 2 Math is SOL 2.MG.4 in?
SOL 2.MG.4 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.4?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 2.MG.4 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.