Virginia SOL Instructions for Online Test

Introduction Test questions presented one at a time Multiple choice To select answers using the mouse, put the pointer over an answer and click once To select answers using the keyboard, simply type the letter that corresponds to your answer (example, tap “A” to select answer “A”)

Sample Question Screen Tool Bar Navigation Bar

Navigation Navigation buttons appear at the bottom of the screen Scroll down if you don’t see them – the scroll bar is on the right side of the window

Navigation Buttons Back returns to the previous screen Next goes to the next question Reset clears your answer if you change your mind Review marks a question to return to later To unmark, click on Review again

Go to… Brings up a list of all questions and shows whether or not you answered them Shows the ones you marked for review “Not Answered” means question has NOT been answered Blank means question has been answered

Go to…

Tools If tools are available, click on the appropriate icon at the top of the screen For help with a tool, click on the help icon Eliminate Choice Highlighter Straightedge Eraser Ruler Help Return to Answer Mode

Return to Answer If you clicked on any of the other tools, click here so that you can answer the question.

Help Help button Click on the Button on which you need more information

Eliminate Choice Use to mark choices you don’t wish to consider Eliminate as many choices as you want Click on the Eliminate Choice Tool Cursor becomes a red X Then click on the choice you believe is not correct To remove, click on Eliminate Choice tool again; then click on again on the answer

Eliminate Choice

Highlighter

Eraser

Ruler

Exhibits

Straight Edge

When you finish… Click on the Go to… button Check to make sure all your questions are answered Click on Submit to send your test for scoring Click on Exit Test to close

Don’t Worry... Don’t worry – if you click on Submit and decide you aren’t really ready, it gives you a last chance to change your mind!!

Don’t Worry… If you click on Exit Test, and you forgot to submit your test… it gives you one more chance to review or to submit your answers!