Grade 4 Math · Measurement and Geometry
Virginia SOL 4.MG.6
Virginia SOL 4.MG.6 is part of the Measurement and Geometry strand in Grade 4 Math (Math). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students identify, describe, compare, and contrast plane and solid figures according to their characteristics. Below is what 4.MG.6 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 4.MG.6 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 4.MG.6 means
Identify, describe, compare, and contrast plane and solid figures according to their characteristics.
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.6 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. Which fraction card shows a true statement?
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Answer: F — ( (2)/(3) > (2)/(4) )
2. Dominic drew a line that was 2.35 meters long. What is this number rounded to the nearest whole number?
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Answer: F — 2
3. Which is correct?
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Answer: D — (2,303,109 < 2,303,110)
4. When rounded to the nearest ten thousand, which number would be 9,420,000?
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Answer: B — 9,415,372
Skills you’ll practice for 4.MG.6
- Identify concrete models and pictorial representations of solid figures (cube, rectangular prism, square pyramid, sphere, cone, and cylinder).
- Identify and describe solid figures (cube, rectangular prism, square pyramid, and sphere) according to their characteristics (number of angles, vertices, edges, and number and shape of faces).
- Compare and contrast plane and solid figures (limited to circles, squares, triangles, rectangles, spheres, cubes, square pyramids, and rectangular prisms) according to their characteristics.
Key concepts covered by 4.MG.6
- solid figures
- cube
- rectangular prism
- square pyramid
- sphere
- cone
- cylinder
- concrete models
- pictorial representations
- angles
- vertices
- edges
- faces
- plane figures
- comparison
- circles
- squares
- triangles
- rectangles
- spheres
- cubes
- square pyramids
- rectangular prisms
How to study and practice SOL 4.MG.6
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 4.MG.6 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.5 — Classify and describe quadrilaterals using specific properties and attributes.
Frequently asked questions about SOL 4.MG.6
What is Virginia SOL 4.MG.6?
SOL 4.MG.6 is a Grade 4 Math Standard of Learning in the Measurement and Geometry strand. It expects students to identify, describe, compare, and contrast plane and solid figures according to their characteristics.
What skills does SOL 4.MG.6 cover?
SOL 4.MG.6 is assessed on 3 skills: identify concrete models and pictorial representations of solid figures (cube, rectangular prism, square pyramid, sphere, cone, and cylinder); identify and describe solid figures (cube, rectangular prism, square pyramid, and sphere) according to their characteristics (number of angles, vertices, edges, and number and shape of faces); compare and contrast plane and solid figures (limited to circles, squares, triangles, rectangles, spheres, cubes, square pyramids, and rectangular prisms) according to their characteristics.
What strand of Grade 4 Math is SOL 4.MG.6 in?
SOL 4.MG.6 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.6?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 4.MG.6 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.