Kindergarten Math · Measurement and Geometry

Virginia SOL K.MG.1

Virginia SOL K.MG.1 is part of the Measurement and Geometry strand in Kindergarten Math (Math). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students reason mathematically by making direct comparisons between two objects or events using attributes of length, height, weight, volume, and time. Below is what K.MG.1 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice K.MG.1 for the Virginia SOL test.

What SOL K.MG.1 means

Reason mathematically by making direct comparisons between two objects or events using attributes of length, height, weight, volume, and time.

Skills you’ll practice for K.MG.1

  • Compare lengths of two objects using terms longer or shorter.
  • Compare heights of two objects using terms taller or shorter.
  • Compare weights of two objects using terms heavier or lighter.
  • Compare volumes of two containers using terms more or less.
  • Compare amounts of time spent on two events using terms longer or shorter.

Key concepts covered by K.MG.1

  • length
  • longer
  • shorter
  • direct comparison
  • height
  • taller
  • weight
  • heavier
  • lighter
  • volume
  • more
  • less
  • time

How to study and practice SOL K.MG.1

Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether K.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.

  • K.MG.2Identify, describe, name, compare, and construct plane figures (circles, triangles, squares, and rectangles).
  • K.MG.3Describe the units of time represented in a calendar.

Frequently asked questions about SOL K.MG.1

What is Virginia SOL K.MG.1?

SOL K.MG.1 is a Kindergarten Math Standard of Learning in the Measurement and Geometry strand. It expects students to reason mathematically by making direct comparisons between two objects or events using attributes of length, height, weight, volume, and time.

What skills does SOL K.MG.1 cover?

SOL K.MG.1 is assessed on 5 skills: compare lengths of two objects using terms longer or shorter; compare heights of two objects using terms taller or shorter; compare weights of two objects using terms heavier or lighter; compare volumes of two containers using terms more or less; compare amounts of time spent on two events using terms longer or shorter.

What strand of Kindergarten Math is SOL K.MG.1 in?

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

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

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