Grade 3 Math · Measurement and Geometry

Virginia SOL 3.MG.1

Virginia SOL 3.MG.1 is part of the Measurement and Geometry strand in Grade 3 Math (Math). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students estimate and measure length, weight/mass, and liquid volume using standard units. Below is what 3.MG.1 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 3.MG.1 for the Virginia SOL test.

Practice 3.MG.1 All Grade 3 Math standards

What SOL 3.MG.1 means

Estimate and measure length, weight/mass, and liquid volume using standard units.

Practice Grade 3 Math SOL questions

Free Grade 3 Math questions from official Virginia Department of Education released SOL tests — good practice while you work on 3.MG.1 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.

1. A thermometer shows a temperature slightly above 65°F and below 70°F. Which is closest?
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Answer: B — 65°F
2. Which description represents a rectangular solid (a box-shaped 3D figure with 6 rectangular faces)?
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Answer: C — Option C
3. Each square is 1 square unit. The shaded figure covers 12 squares. How many square units are needed?
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Answer: B — 12
4. A clock shows the minute hand just past the 1 and the hour hand just past 1. Which is closest to the time shown?
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Answer: D — 1:07

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Skills you’ll practice for 3.MG.1

Justify whether an estimate or exact measurement is needed for a contextual situation.
Estimate and measure length to the nearest U.S. Customary unit (1/2 inch, inch, foot, yard).
Estimate and measure length to the nearest metric unit (centimeter, meter).
Estimate and measure weight/mass to the nearest U.S. Customary unit (pound).
Estimate and measure weight/mass to the nearest metric unit (kilogram).
Estimate and measure liquid volume to the nearest U.S. Customary unit (cup, pint, quart, gallon).
Estimate and measure liquid volume to the nearest metric unit (liter).
Compare estimates of length, weight/mass, or liquid volume with actual measurements.

Key concepts covered by 3.MG.1

estimate
exact measurement
contextual situation
measure length
U.S. Customary units
1/2 inch
inch
foot
yard
metric units
centimeter
meter
measure weight
pound
kilogram
measure volume
cup
pint
quart
gallon
liter
compare measurements
estimates
actual measurements

How to study and practice SOL 3.MG.1

Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 3.MG.1 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.

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3.MG.2 — Estimate and solve problems involving area and perimeter using multiple representations.
3.MG.3 — Tell and write time to the nearest minute and solve elapsed time problems within a 12-hour period.
3.MG.4 — Identify, describe, classify, compare, combine, and subdivide polygons.

Frequently asked questions about SOL 3.MG.1

What is Virginia SOL 3.MG.1?

SOL 3.MG.1 is a Grade 3 Math Standard of Learning in the Measurement and Geometry strand. It expects students to estimate and measure length, weight/mass, and liquid volume using standard units.

What skills does SOL 3.MG.1 cover?

SOL 3.MG.1 is assessed on 8 skills: justify whether an estimate or exact measurement is needed for a contextual situation; estimate and measure length to the nearest U.S. Customary unit (1/2 inch, inch, foot, yard); estimate and measure length to the nearest metric unit (centimeter, meter); estimate and measure weight/mass to the nearest U.S. Customary unit (pound); estimate and measure weight/mass to the nearest metric unit (kilogram); estimate and measure liquid volume to the nearest U.S. Customary unit (cup, pint, quart, gallon); estimate and measure liquid volume to the nearest metric unit (liter); compare estimates of length, weight/mass, or liquid volume with actual measurements.

What strand of Grade 3 Math is SOL 3.MG.1 in?

SOL 3.MG.1 belongs to the Measurement and Geometry reporting strand of the Grade 3 Math Virginia Standards of Learning.

How do I study and practice for SOL 3.MG.1?

Start with a diagnostic to see whether 3.MG.1 is already solid, then work the 8 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.