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Explanation of SOL Tests Standards of Learning were created by the State of Virginia to standardize what is being taught to students across the state SOL tests were designed to assess and monitor how students are meeting those teaching objectives Given across the state to students in grades 3,4,5,6,8, and subject specific in high school

10 Test-Taking Tips for Students 1.Show all of your work and your thinking 2.Manage your time 3.Read directions carefully and highlight key words 4.Answer all of the test questions 5.Eliminate answer choices with the e-tool eliminator

10 Test-Taking Tips for Students 6.Read all of the answer choices 7.Don’t spend too much time on one question—skip it and come back, but make sure you answer everything when you are finished 8.Check over your answers TWICE 9.Be sure to get enough sleep and eat a good hardy breakfast.

10 Test-Taking Tips for Students 10. Remember that tests give you opportunities to show what you know!

All fourth graders will take a test in the following areas… Virginia Studies – they will take this test first. Reading – they will take the reading test over two days. Math – this will also be tested over two separate days.

Characteristics of the Test Multiple choice questions and Technology Enhanced Items (TEI) All test questions will be answered on the computer Questions can be written in confusing and tricky manner for the students Requires students to rely on many different skills to answer correctly, not just knowing the content

Save the Date! Virginia Studies – Monday, May 9 th Reading -Thursday, May 12 th Friday, May 13 th Math – Thursday, May 19 th Friday, May 20 th

Math

Number Sense

Computation and Estimation

Measurement and Geometry

Measurement and Geometry

Probability and Statistics

Patterns, Functions, and Algebra

What Can I Do At Home? Go over practice released tests shtml Study addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division flashcards. Android and the I-Phone have great apps for interactive flashcards. Practice addition and subtraction regrouping skills Quick worksheets: Helpful websites: –Jefferson Lab: –Virginia SOL practice site: SOL%20Practice.htm

Reading

What Can I Do At Home? Study and Review  Read every night and use comprehension strategies  Have “book talks” about what your child is reading Helpful websites: Practice released tests dex.shtml dex.shtml Virginia SOL practice site: SOL%20Practice.htm

Word Analysis and Information Systems Sample Question

Comprehension Sample Question

VA Studies

Virginia Studies Questions

Websites

Virginia Department of Education Released Tests for math, reading, Virginia Studies /released_tests/index.shtml

Math Websites Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Money, Time, and Division Click Games or Online Quizzes VA SOL- variety of math websites Math Worksheets Math Vocabulary Words

Q & A