Grade 4 Math · Measurement and Geometry
Virginia SOL 4.MG.5
Virginia SOL 4.MG.5 is part of the Measurement and Geometry strand in Grade 4 Math (Math). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students classify and describe quadrilaterals using specific properties and attributes. Below is what 4.MG.5 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 4.MG.5 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 4.MG.5 means
Classify and describe quadrilaterals using specific properties and attributes.
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.5 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. What is the difference between 112,841 and 92,408?
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Answer: A — 20,433
2. Lorenzo and Shawn had a paper airplane contest. Lorenzo’s airplane flew 20.25 feet. Shawn’s airplane flew 16.50 feet. How many feet farther did Lorenzo’s airplane fly than Shawn’s airplane?
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Answer: F — 3.75
3. $43.69 - $5.77 =
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Answer: A — $37.92
4. Which digit of the number 473,625 is in the ten-thousands place?
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Answer: D — 7
Skills you’ll practice for 4.MG.5
- Develop definitions for parallelograms, rectangles, squares, rhombi, and trapezoids through exploration of properties and attributes.
- Identify and describe points, line segments, angles, and vertices in quadrilaterals.
- Identify and describe parallel, intersecting, perpendicular, and congruent sides in quadrilaterals.
- Compare, contrast, and classify quadrilaterals based on parallel sides, perpendicular sides, congruence of sides, and number of right angles.
- Denote properties of quadrilaterals and identify parallel sides, congruent sides, and right angles using geometric markings.
- Use symbolic notation to name line segments and angles in quadrilaterals.
Key concepts covered by 4.MG.5
- parallelograms
- rectangles
- squares
- rhombi
- trapezoids
- properties
- attributes
- quadrilaterals
- points
- line segments
- angles
- vertices
- parallel sides
- intersecting sides
- perpendicular sides
- congruent sides
- classification
- right angles
- geometric markings
- symbolic notation
How to study and practice SOL 4.MG.5
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 4.MG.5 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.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.6 — Identify, describe, compare, and contrast plane and solid figures according to their characteristics.
Frequently asked questions about SOL 4.MG.5
What is Virginia SOL 4.MG.5?
SOL 4.MG.5 is a Grade 4 Math Standard of Learning in the Measurement and Geometry strand. It expects students to classify and describe quadrilaterals using specific properties and attributes.
What skills does SOL 4.MG.5 cover?
SOL 4.MG.5 is assessed on 6 skills: develop definitions for parallelograms, rectangles, squares, rhombi, and trapezoids through exploration of properties and attributes; identify and describe points, line segments, angles, and vertices in quadrilaterals; identify and describe parallel, intersecting, perpendicular, and congruent sides in quadrilaterals; compare, contrast, and classify quadrilaterals based on parallel sides, perpendicular sides, congruence of sides, and number of right angles; denote properties of quadrilaterals and identify parallel sides, congruent sides, and right angles using geometric markings; use symbolic notation to name line segments and angles in quadrilaterals.
What strand of Grade 4 Math is SOL 4.MG.5 in?
SOL 4.MG.5 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.5?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 4.MG.5 is already solid, then work the 6 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.