Measurement and Geometry

Virginia SOL 3.MG.2

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

What students need to be able to do

  • 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.