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Measurement and Geometry

Virginia SOL 5.MG.2

Solve problems involving perimeter, area, and volume using multiple representations.

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What students need to be able to do

  • Investigate and develop a formula for determining the area of a right triangle.
  • Estimate and determine the area of a right triangle when the base and height are given in whole number units.
  • Describe volume as a measure of capacity and give examples in contextual situations.
  • Investigate and develop a formula for determining the volume of rectangular prisms using concrete objects.
  • Estimate and determine the volume of a rectangular prism using concrete objects, diagrams, and formulas when length, width, and height are given in whole number units.
  • Identify whether the application of perimeter, area, or volume is appropriate for a given situation.
  • Solve contextual problems involving perimeter, area, and volume in standard units of measure.