Kindergarten Math · Measurement and Geometry
Virginia SOL K.MG.2
Virginia SOL K.MG.2 is part of the Measurement and Geometry strand in Kindergarten Math (Math). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students identify, describe, name, compare, and construct plane figures (circles, triangles, squares, and rectangles). Below is what K.MG.2 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice K.MG.2 for the Virginia SOL test.
What SOL K.MG.2 means
Identify, describe, name, compare, and construct plane figures (circles, triangles, squares, and rectangles).
Skills you’ll practice for K.MG.2
- Identify and name circles, triangles, squares, and rectangles in concrete and pictorial representations.
- Describe triangles, squares, and rectangles by number of sides and vertices.
- Describe a circle using terms round and curved.
- Distinguish between examples and nonexamples of circles, triangles, squares, and rectangles.
- Compare and contrast two plane figures using characteristics to describe similarities and differences.
- Construct circles, triangles, squares, and rectangles using materials like straws, sticks, or pipe cleaners.
Key concepts covered by K.MG.2
- identify
- name
- circles
- triangles
- squares
- rectangles
- describe
- sides
- vertices
- circle
- round
- curved
- distinguish
- examples
- nonexamples
- compare
- contrast
- plane figures
- characteristics
- construct
- straws
- sticks
- pipe cleaners
How to study and practice SOL K.MG.2
Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether K.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.
Related Kindergarten Math standards in Measurement and Geometry
Frequently asked questions about SOL K.MG.2
What is Virginia SOL K.MG.2?
SOL K.MG.2 is a Kindergarten Math Standard of Learning in the Measurement and Geometry strand. It expects students to identify, describe, name, compare, and construct plane figures (circles, triangles, squares, and rectangles).
What skills does SOL K.MG.2 cover?
SOL K.MG.2 is assessed on 6 skills: identify and name circles, triangles, squares, and rectangles in concrete and pictorial representations; describe triangles, squares, and rectangles by number of sides and vertices; describe a circle using terms round and curved; distinguish between examples and nonexamples of circles, triangles, squares, and rectangles; compare and contrast two plane figures using characteristics to describe similarities and differences; construct circles, triangles, squares, and rectangles using materials like straws, sticks, or pipe cleaners.
What strand of Kindergarten Math is SOL K.MG.2 in?
SOL K.MG.2 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.2?
Start with a diagnostic to see whether K.MG.2 is already solid, then work the 6 skills above with guided notes, flashcards, and SOL-style practice questions. For official released items, see the Virginia SOL practice tests guide.