Which statement is false?

A set of data always has a mode.

A set of data may have exactly one mode.

A set of data may have more than one mode.

The mode is the value that occurs most frequently.

Grade 6 Math · Measurement and Geometry

Virginia SOL 6.MG.2

Virginia SOL 6.MG.2 is part of the Measurement and Geometry strand in Grade 6 Math (Math). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students solve problems involving the area and perimeter of triangles and parallelograms. Below is what 6.MG.2 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 6.MG.2 for the Virginia SOL test.

Practice 6.MG.2 All Grade 6 Math standards

What SOL 6.MG.2 means

Solve problems involving the area and perimeter of triangles and parallelograms.

Practice Grade 6 Math SOL questions

Free Grade 6 Math questions from official Virginia Department of Education released SOL tests — good practice while you work on 6.MG.2 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.

1. Which statement is false?
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Answer: A — A set of data always has a mode.
2. What is the median of the set 195, 203, 206, 217, 230, 243, 243?
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Answer: B — 217
3. What value of p makes the equation (14p = 182) true?
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Answer: A — 13
4. Based on the pattern for powers of 10, which is equivalent to 100,000,000?
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Answer: C — (10^8)

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Skills you’ll practice for 6.MG.2

Develop the formula for determining the area of parallelograms and triangles using pictorial representations and concrete manipulatives.
Solve problems involving the perimeter and area of triangles and parallelograms.

Key concepts covered by 6.MG.2

formula
area
parallelograms
triangles
pictorial representations
concrete manipulatives
solve
perimeter

How to study and practice SOL 6.MG.2

Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 6.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.

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6.MG.1 — Identify characteristics of circles and solve problems involving circumference and area.
6.MG.3 — Describe characteristics of the coordinate plane and graph ordered pairs.
6.MG.4 — Determine congruence of segments, angles, and polygons.

Frequently asked questions about SOL 6.MG.2

What is Virginia SOL 6.MG.2?

SOL 6.MG.2 is a Grade 6 Math Standard of Learning in the Measurement and Geometry strand. It expects students to solve problems involving the area and perimeter of triangles and parallelograms.

What skills does SOL 6.MG.2 cover?

SOL 6.MG.2 is assessed on 2 skills: develop the formula for determining the area of parallelograms and triangles using pictorial representations and concrete manipulatives; solve problems involving the perimeter and area of triangles and parallelograms.

What strand of Grade 6 Math is SOL 6.MG.2 in?

SOL 6.MG.2 belongs to the Measurement and Geometry reporting strand of the Grade 6 Math Virginia Standards of Learning.

How do I study and practice for SOL 6.MG.2?

Start with a diagnostic to see whether 6.MG.2 is already solid, then work the 2 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.