Grade 7 Math · Measurement and Geometry
Virginia SOL 7.MG.3
Virginia SOL 7.MG.3 is part of the Measurement and Geometry strand in Grade 7 Math (Math). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students compare and contrast quadrilaterals based on properties and determine unknown side lengths and angle measures. Below is what 7.MG.3 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice 7.MG.3 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL 7.MG.3 means
Compare and contrast quadrilaterals based on properties and determine unknown side lengths and angle measures.
Practice Grade 7 Math SOL questions
Free Grade 7 Math questions from official Virginia Department of Education released SOL tests — good practice while you work on 7.MG.3 and the rest of the course. Pick an answer to check it instantly, or open “Show answer” to review.
1. At Van’s Video Store, 30% of the children’s movies are animated. If one children’s movie is chosen at random, what is the probability it will be animated?
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Answer: F — 0.30
2. Tim wants his mean quiz score to be 90. His first three scores were 86, 92, and 94. What score must he earn on the fourth quiz to have an average of exactly 90?
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Answer: B — 88
3. Three families each have three members: Guevara family: Mariah, Stephen, Joseph Jackson family: Sean, Zachary, Mary Farris family: Hannah, Erin, Edward How many different teams of three can be formed with one member from each family?
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Answer: J — 27
4. A school club recorded weekly attendance as follows: 12, 9, 20, 15, 13, 8, 16, 12, 18, 10, 26, 14, 24, 17, 18 Which statement is best supported by the data?
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Answer: C — There are two modes.
Skills you’ll practice for 7.MG.3
- Compare and contrast properties of parallelograms, rectangles, squares, rhombuses, and trapezoids: parallel/perpendicular sides and diagonals; congruence of angle measures, side, and diagonal lengths; and lines of symmetry.
- Sort and classify quadrilaterals as parallelograms, rectangles, trapezoids, rhombi, and/or squares based on their properties.
- Given a diagram, determine an unknown angle measure in a quadrilateral using properties of quadrilaterals.
- Given a diagram, determine an unknown side length in a quadrilateral using properties of quadrilaterals.
Key concepts covered by 7.MG.3
- quadrilaterals
- properties
- parallelogram
- rectangle
- square
- rhombus
- trapezoid
- parallel sides
- perpendicular sides
- diagonals
- symmetry
- classification
- angle measure
- quadrilateral
- diagram
- side length
How to study and practice SOL 7.MG.3
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether 7.MG.3 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 7 Math standards in Measurement and Geometry
Frequently asked questions about SOL 7.MG.3
What is Virginia SOL 7.MG.3?
SOL 7.MG.3 is a Grade 7 Math Standard of Learning in the Measurement and Geometry strand. It expects students to compare and contrast quadrilaterals based on properties and determine unknown side lengths and angle measures.
What skills does SOL 7.MG.3 cover?
SOL 7.MG.3 is assessed on 4 skills: compare and contrast properties of parallelograms, rectangles, squares, rhombuses, and trapezoids: parallel/perpendicular sides and diagonals; congruence of angle measures, side, and diagonal lengths; and lines of symmetry; sort and classify quadrilaterals as parallelograms, rectangles, trapezoids, rhombi, and/or squares based on their properties; given a diagram, determine an unknown angle measure in a quadrilateral using properties of quadrilaterals; given a diagram, determine an unknown side length in a quadrilateral using properties of quadrilaterals.
What strand of Grade 7 Math is SOL 7.MG.3 in?
SOL 7.MG.3 belongs to the Measurement and Geometry reporting strand of the Grade 7 Math Virginia Standards of Learning.
How do I study and practice for SOL 7.MG.3?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether 7.MG.3 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.