Mathematical Analysis · Analytic Geometry

Virginia SOL MA.AG.2

Virginia SOL MA.AG.2 is part of the Analytic Geometry strand in Mathematical Analysis (Math). Under this Standards of Learning objective, students use parametric equations to model and solve problems in context. Below is what MA.AG.2 covers in plain language, the specific skills it is assessed on, the key concepts to review, and how to practice MA.AG.2 for the Virginia SOL test.

What SOL MA.AG.2 means

Use parametric equations to model and solve problems in context.

Skills you’ll practice for MA.AG.2

  • Graph and analyze parametric equations and use the graph to determine solutions.
  • Use parametric equations to model contextual problems, including motion over time.

Key concepts covered by MA.AG.2

  • parametric graphs
  • parametric analysis
  • parametric solutions
  • graph analysis
  • contextual modeling
  • parametric models
  • motion modeling
  • time-based modeling

How to study and practice SOL MA.AG.2

Start with a quick diagnostic to see whether MA.AG.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.

  • MA.AG.1Identify and analyze the properties of conic sections and sketch a graph given an equation.
  • MA.AG.3Perform operations with vectors in the coordinate plane.
  • MA.AG.4Investigate and identify the characteristics of the graphs of polar equations.
  • MA.AG.5Use matrices to organize data and perform operations to solve systems of equations.

Frequently asked questions about SOL MA.AG.2

What is Virginia SOL MA.AG.2?

SOL MA.AG.2 is a Mathematical Analysis Standard of Learning in the Analytic Geometry strand. It expects students to use parametric equations to model and solve problems in context.

What skills does SOL MA.AG.2 cover?

SOL MA.AG.2 is assessed on 2 skills: graph and analyze parametric equations and use the graph to determine solutions; use parametric equations to model contextual problems, including motion over time.

What strand of Mathematical Analysis is SOL MA.AG.2 in?

SOL MA.AG.2 belongs to the Analytic Geometry reporting strand of the Mathematical Analysis Virginia Standards of Learning.

How do I study and practice for SOL MA.AG.2?

Start with a diagnostic to see whether MA.AG.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.