1. Welcome to S.O.L Night

2. Agenda Explanation of SOL tests Test Taking Tips Sample Questions Q & A

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 10 Test-Taking Tips for Students 10. Remember that tests give you opportunities to show what you know!

7. 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.

8. 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

9. 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

10. Math

11. Number Sense

13. Computation and Estimation

15. Measurement and Geometry

16. Measurement and Geometry

17. Probability and Statistics

19. Patterns, Functions, and Algebra

20. What Can I Do At Home? Go over practice released tests http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/released_tests/index. 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: www.math-drills.comwww.math-drills.com Helpful websites: –Jefferson Lab: http://education.jlab.org/solquiz/index.html http://education.jlab.org/solquiz/index.html –Virginia SOL practice site: http://www.bristolvaschools.org/hvlawson/Virginia%20 SOL%20Practice.htm

21. Reading

22. 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 http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/released_tests/in dex.shtml http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/released_tests/in dex.shtml Virginia SOL practice site: http://www.bristolvaschools.org/hvlawson/Virginia%20 SOL%20Practice.htm

23. Word Analysis and Information Systems Sample Question

24. Comprehension Sample Question

25. VA Studies

26. Virginia Studies Questions

28. Websites

29. Virginia Department of Education Released Tests for math, reading, Virginia Studies http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol /released_tests/index.shtml

30. Math Websites Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Money, Time, and Division http://www.arcademicskillbuilders.com http://oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/mathmagician/maths1.html Click Games or Online Quizzes www.multiplication.com VA SOL- variety of math websites http://www.virginiasol.com/test.htm Math Worksheets http://www.math-drills.com Math Vocabulary Words http://www.primary-education-oasis.com/math-vocabulary-words.html?

31. Q & A