Grade 5 Math · Measurement and Geometry

Virginia SOL 5.MG.1

Virginia SOL 5.MG.1 is part of the Measurement and Geometry strand in Grade 5 Math (Math). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students solve problems involving length, mass, and liquid volume using metric units. Below is what 5.MG.1 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 5.MG.1 for the Virginia SOL test.

Practice 5.MG.1 All Grade 5 Math standards

What SOL 5.MG.1 means

Solve problems involving length, mass, and liquid volume using metric units.

Practice Grade 5 Math SOL questions

Free Grade 5 Math questions from official Virginia Department of Education released SOL tests — good practice while you work on 5.MG.1 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.

1. On a map, Main Street runs east–west. Rose Street also runs east–west. Naples Street and Evans Street run north–south. Which two streets are parallel?
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Answer: G — Main Street and Rose Street
2. A bandage measures slightly more than 2 inches but less than 3 inches. Which length is closest?
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Answer: B — 2 3/8 in.
3. Tina used 1 liter of chicken broth. This amount is closest to which measurement?
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Answer: J — 1 quart
4. A spinner has 8 equal sections labeled: Red (2 sections), Blue (2), Green (1), Yellow (1), Purple (2). What is the probability of landing on Red?
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Answer: B — 1/4

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Skills you’ll practice for 5.MG.1

Determine the most appropriate metric unit of measure for length (millimeters, centimeters, meters, kilometers) in a contextual problem.
Determine the most appropriate metric unit of measure for mass (grams, kilograms) in a contextual problem.
Determine the most appropriate metric unit of measure for liquid volume (milliliters, liters) in a contextual problem.
Estimate and measure length (millimeters, centimeters, meters) to solve contextual problems.
Estimate and measure mass (grams, kilograms) to solve contextual problems.
Estimate and measure liquid volume (milliliters, liters) to solve contextual problems.
Determine equivalent metric measurements within the metric system for length, mass, and liquid volume.

Key concepts covered by 5.MG.1

determine
metric units
length
millimeters
centimeters
meters
kilometers
contextual problems
mass
grams
kilograms
liquid volume
milliliters
liters
estimate
measure
equivalent measurements
metric system

How to study and practice SOL 5.MG.1

Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 5.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.

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5.MG.2 — Solve problems involving perimeter, area, and volume using multiple representations.
5.MG.3 — Classify and measure angles and triangles, and solve problems involving angles.

Frequently asked questions about SOL 5.MG.1

What is Virginia SOL 5.MG.1?

SOL 5.MG.1 is a Grade 5 Math Standard of Learning in the Measurement and Geometry strand. It expects students to solve problems involving length, mass, and liquid volume using metric units.

What skills does SOL 5.MG.1 cover?

SOL 5.MG.1 is assessed on 7 skills: determine the most appropriate metric unit of measure for length (millimeters, centimeters, meters, kilometers) in a contextual problem; determine the most appropriate metric unit of measure for mass (grams, kilograms) in a contextual problem; determine the most appropriate metric unit of measure for liquid volume (milliliters, liters) in a contextual problem; estimate and measure length (millimeters, centimeters, meters) to solve contextual problems; estimate and measure mass (grams, kilograms) to solve contextual problems; estimate and measure liquid volume (milliliters, liters) to solve contextual problems; determine equivalent metric measurements within the metric system for length, mass, and liquid volume.

What strand of Grade 5 Math is SOL 5.MG.1 in?

SOL 5.MG.1 belongs to the Measurement and Geometry reporting strand of the Grade 5 Math Virginia Standards of Learning.

How do I study and practice for SOL 5.MG.1?

Start with a diagnostic to see whether 5.MG.1 is already solid, then work the 7 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.