Grade 4 Math · Measurement and Geometry
Virginia SOL 4.MG.2
Virginia SOL 4.MG.2 is part of the Measurement and Geometry strand in Grade 4 Math (Math). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students solve single-step and multistep contextual problems involving elapsed time within a 12-hour period. Below is what 4.MG.2 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 4.MG.2 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 4.MG.2 means
Solve single-step and multistep contextual problems involving elapsed time within a 12-hour period.
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.2 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. Which number sentence is true?
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Answer: B — 33 + (18 + 2) = 18 + (33 + 2)
2. Tennis practice minutes by week are: Week 1: 75 Week 2: 120 Week 3: 165 Week 4: 210 If the pattern continues, how many minutes will Lee practice during week 6?
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Answer: B — 345
3. Which number sentence is not true?
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Answer: B — (5 × 2) × 1 = 5 × (2 × 4)
4. Mailboxes are numbered in this pattern: 205, 203, 201, 199. Which number will be on the next mailbox?
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Answer: D — 197
Skills you’ll practice for 4.MG.2
- Solve contextual problems involving elapsed time in hours and minutes within a 12-hour period given starting and ending times.
- Solve contextual problems involving elapsed time in hours and minutes within a 12-hour period given starting time and amount of elapsed time.
- Solve contextual problems involving elapsed time in hours and minutes within a 12-hour period given ending time and amount of elapsed time.
Key concepts covered by 4.MG.2
- elapsed time
- hours
- minutes
- 12-hour period
- contextual problems
- starting time
- ending time
How to study and practice SOL 4.MG.2
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 4.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.
Related Grade 4 Math standards in Measurement and Geometry
- 4.MG.1 — Solve problems involving length, weight/mass, and liquid volume using U.S. Customary and metric units.
- 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.2
What is Virginia SOL 4.MG.2?
SOL 4.MG.2 is a Grade 4 Math Standard of Learning in the Measurement and Geometry strand. It expects students to solve single-step and multistep contextual problems involving elapsed time within a 12-hour period.
What skills does SOL 4.MG.2 cover?
SOL 4.MG.2 is assessed on 3 skills: solve contextual problems involving elapsed time in hours and minutes within a 12-hour period given starting and ending times; solve contextual problems involving elapsed time in hours and minutes within a 12-hour period given starting time and amount of elapsed time; solve contextual problems involving elapsed time in hours and minutes within a 12-hour period given ending time and amount of elapsed time.
What strand of Grade 4 Math is SOL 4.MG.2 in?
SOL 4.MG.2 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.2?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 4.MG.2 is already solid, then work the 3 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.