Grade 4 Math · Measurement and Geometry
Virginia SOL 4.MG.1
Virginia SOL 4.MG.1 is part of the Measurement and Geometry strand in Grade 4 Math (Math). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students solve problems involving length, weight/mass, and liquid volume using U.S. Customary and metric units. Below is what 4.MG.1 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 4.MG.1 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 4.MG.1 means
Solve problems involving length, weight/mass, and liquid volume using U.S. Customary and metric units.
Practice Grade 4 Math SOL questions
Free Grade 4 Math questions from official Virginia Department of Education released SOL tests — good practice while you work on 4.MG.1 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. A box contains 45 bags of cheese popcorn and 5 bags of caramel popcorn. Which best describes the chance that the first bag selected is caramel popcorn?
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Answer: B — Unlikely, but not impossible
2. A bag contains: 2 apple stickers 3 orange stickers 1 pear sticker 2 plum stickers What is the probability of selecting a pear sticker?
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Answer: C — 1/6
3. Which number correctly completes the number sentence? 45 + (14 + 17) = (14 + 45) + ___
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Answer: C — 17
4. Four basketball players stand in order. Their uniform numbers increase by 8 each time. Which rule describes this pattern?
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Answer: A — Add 8
Skills you’ll practice for 4.MG.1
- Determine an appropriate unit of measure for length, weight/mass, and liquid volume in U.S. Customary and metric systems.
- Estimate and measure length, weight/mass, and liquid volume to the nearest specified unit.
- Compare estimates of length, weight/mass, or liquid volume with actual measurements.
- Solve problems to determine equivalent measures within the U.S. Customary system for length, weight/mass, and liquid volume.
Key concepts covered by 4.MG.1
- unit of measure
- length
- weight/mass
- liquid volume
- U.S. Customary
- metric
- measurement
- estimation
- comparison
- equivalent measures
How to study and practice SOL 4.MG.1
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 4.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.
Related Grade 4 Math standards in Measurement and Geometry
- 4.MG.2 — Solve single-step and multistep contextual problems involving elapsed time within a 12-hour period.
- 4.MG.3 — Develop and use formulas to solve problems involving area and perimeter of rectangles and squares.
- 4.MG.4 — Identify, describe, and draw points, rays, line segments, angles, and lines, including intersecting, parallel, and perpendicular lines.
- 4.MG.5 — Classify and describe quadrilaterals using specific properties and attributes.
- 4.MG.6 — Identify, describe, compare, and contrast plane and solid figures according to their characteristics.
Frequently asked questions about SOL 4.MG.1
What is Virginia SOL 4.MG.1?
SOL 4.MG.1 is a Grade 4 Math Standard of Learning in the Measurement and Geometry strand. It expects students to solve problems involving length, weight/mass, and liquid volume using U.S. Customary and metric units.
What skills does SOL 4.MG.1 cover?
SOL 4.MG.1 is assessed on 4 skills: determine an appropriate unit of measure for length, weight/mass, and liquid volume in U.S. Customary and metric systems; estimate and measure length, weight/mass, and liquid volume to the nearest specified unit; compare estimates of length, weight/mass, or liquid volume with actual measurements; solve problems to determine equivalent measures within the U.S. Customary system for length, weight/mass, and liquid volume.
What strand of Grade 4 Math is SOL 4.MG.1 in?
SOL 4.MG.1 belongs to the Measurement and Geometry reporting strand of the Grade 4 Math Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 4.MG.1?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 4.MG.1 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.