Grade 3 Math · Measurement and Geometry

Virginia SOL 3.MG.2

Virginia SOL 3.MG.2 is part of the Measurement and Geometry strand in Grade 3 Math (Math). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students estimate and solve problems involving area and perimeter using multiple representations. Below is what 3.MG.2 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 3.MG.2 for the Virginia SOL test.

Practice 3.MG.2 All Grade 3 Math standards

What SOL 3.MG.2 means

Estimate and solve problems involving area and perimeter using multiple representations.

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.2 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.

1. Which is closest to the amount a third grader weighs?
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Answer: D — 50 pounds
2. Three points lie in a straight line. The points that form one line segment are P, R, and T.
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Answer: B — Points P, R, and T
3. Stephanie has $3.16. Which bib can she buy if prices include tax?
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Answer: A — $3.16
4. A line plot shows: 3 books: 7 students 7 books: 3 students How many more students read exactly 3 books than 7 books?
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Answer: A — 4

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Skills you’ll practice for 3.MG.2

Describe and give examples of area as a measurement in contextual situations.
Estimate and determine the area of a surface by counting square units.
Describe and give examples of perimeter as a measurement in contextual situations.
Estimate and measure the perimeter of a polygon with no more than six sides.
Determine the perimeter of a polygon with no more than six sides given the lengths of all sides.

Key concepts covered by 3.MG.2

area
measurement
contextual situations
estimate area
count square units
perimeter
estimate perimeter
measure perimeter
polygon
six sides
calculate perimeter

How to study and practice SOL 3.MG.2

Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 3.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.

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3.MG.1 — Estimate and measure length, weight/mass, and liquid volume using standard units.
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.2

What is Virginia SOL 3.MG.2?

SOL 3.MG.2 is a Grade 3 Math Standard of Learning in the Measurement and Geometry strand. It expects students to estimate and solve problems involving area and perimeter using multiple representations.

What skills does SOL 3.MG.2 cover?

SOL 3.MG.2 is assessed on 5 skills: describe and give examples of area as a measurement in contextual situations; estimate and determine the area of a surface by counting square units; describe and give examples of perimeter as a measurement in contextual situations; estimate and measure the perimeter of a polygon with no more than six sides; determine the perimeter of a polygon with no more than six sides given the lengths of all sides.

What strand of Grade 3 Math is SOL 3.MG.2 in?

SOL 3.MG.2 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.2?

Start with a diagnostic to see whether 3.MG.2 is already solid, then work the 5 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.