Testing / Testing Overview

Overview of SOL Testing Program:

Introduction
The Standard of Learning (SOLs) describe the commonwealth's expectations for what students should know and be able to do at the end of each grade or course in English, Mathematics, History/Social Science, Science, technology, the fine arts, foreign language, health/physical education, and driver's education. The SOL tests were implemented in 1998 to assess students in the content areas of English, Mathematics, History/Social Science and Science. For additional information on SOL testing, please contact your school principal.

Standards of Learning Tests
The list below shows the various SOL tests at each grade level.

Grade 3	Grade 4	Grade 5	Grade 6	Grade 7	Grade 8	End of Course
Reading	Reading	Reading	Reading	Reading	Reading	Reading
		Writing			Writing	Writing
Mathematics	Mathematics	Mathematics	Mathematics	Mathematics	Mathematics	Algebra I Geometry Algebra II
History and Social Science	Virginia Studies		US History I	US History II	Civics & Economics	World History I World History II VA & US History World Geography
Science		Science			Science	Earth Science Biology Chemistry

The SOL tests contain multiple-choice questions with four answer options for each question, as well as questions that require student generated responses. The SOL tests are untimed, and students are permitted to work as long as necessary. Please visit the Virginia Department of Education website (http://www.doe.virginia.gov/) to access the most information and resources regarding SOL tests. There you will find practice tests, released tests, curriculum frameworks, and test blueprints.

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