Grade 6 Math · Measurement and Geometry

Virginia SOL 6.MG.4

Virginia SOL 6.MG.4 is part of the Measurement and Geometry strand in Grade 6 Math (Math). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students determine congruence of segments, angles, and polygons. Below is what 6.MG.4 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 6.MG.4 for the Virginia SOL test.

What SOL 6.MG.4 means

Determine congruence of segments, angles, and polygons.

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.4 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.

  1. 1. Which expression is best represented by the model showing three equal groups, each containing one whole unit and three tenths of a unit (1.3), combined together?

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    Answer: B — 3.1

  2. 2. The value of (85 0.8) is —

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    Answer: B — greater than 85 because the divisor is a value between 0 and 1.

  3. 3. A number line shows points at −21, −18, −15, −12, −9, −6, −3, and 0. A model highlights a jump of −6 repeated three times to reach −18. Which equation is represented?

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    Answer: G — 3(−6) = −18

  4. 4. Which number is less than −8?

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    Answer: A — −10

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Skills you’ll practice for 6.MG.4

  • Identify regular polygons.
  • Draw lines of symmetry to divide regular polygons into two congruent parts.
  • Determine the congruence of segments, angles, and polygons given their properties.
  • Determine whether polygons are congruent or noncongruent according to the measures of their sides and angles.

Key concepts covered by 6.MG.4

  • identify
  • regular polygons
  • draw
  • lines of symmetry
  • congruent parts
  • determine
  • congruence
  • segments
  • angles
  • polygons
  • properties
  • congruent
  • noncongruent
  • sides

How to study and practice SOL 6.MG.4

Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 6.MG.4 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.1Identify characteristics of circles and solve problems involving circumference and area.
  • 6.MG.2Solve problems involving the area and perimeter of triangles and parallelograms.
  • 6.MG.3Describe characteristics of the coordinate plane and graph ordered pairs.

Frequently asked questions about SOL 6.MG.4

What is Virginia SOL 6.MG.4?

SOL 6.MG.4 is a Grade 6 Math Standard of Learning in the Measurement and Geometry strand. It expects students to determine congruence of segments, angles, and polygons.

What skills does SOL 6.MG.4 cover?

SOL 6.MG.4 is assessed on 4 skills: identify regular polygons; draw lines of symmetry to divide regular polygons into two congruent parts; determine the congruence of segments, angles, and polygons given their properties; determine whether polygons are congruent or noncongruent according to the measures of their sides and angles.

What strand of Grade 6 Math is SOL 6.MG.4 in?

SOL 6.MG.4 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.4?

Start with a diagnostic to see whether 6.MG.4 is already solid, then work the 4 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.