Welcome
SOL Fair
Mount Vernon Woods
March 19, 2015
What are Virginia SOLs
Standards of Learning (SOL)
The
for
Virginia Public Schools describe student learning and
achievement expectations in grades K-12.
O English
O Mathematics
O Science
O History/Social Science
O Technology
O Fine arts
O Foreign language
O Health and Physical Education
SOL Testing
O SOL assessments measure student
achievement
O SOL assessments are given every
year beginning in 3rd Grade.
**Reading: 3rd, 4th , 5th , 6th
**Mathematics: 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
**Virginia History: 4th Grade
**Science: 5th Grade
SOL Test Scores
O VA SOL scores measure how well
students have mastered grade-specific
skills, and report achievement in each
subject using the following three levels:
1. Advanced
2. Proficient
3. Fail
SOL Test Scores
O The number of questions on each SOL range from 40O
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60.
The passing scores for each test are on a reporting
scale that ranges from 0 to 600.
A scaled score of 0 to 399 means a student Did Not
Pass .
A scaled score of 400 to 499 means a student Passed
a test and was classified as Proficient.
A scaled score of 500 to 600 means a student Passed
a test and was classified as Advanced.
SOL Test Scores
O Parents receive info about their child’s
performance on SOL assessments.
O Reports contain information about
each test a student took, his or her
scaled score and a level of
performance.
Standards of Learning
in Mathematics
Grades 3rd thru 6th
Reporting Category
Number of Items
Number and Number
Sense
Computation and
Estimation
Measurement and
Geometry
10
10
11
Probability, Statistics,
Patterns, Functions, and
Algebra
9
Number of Operational
Items
40
Number of Field-Test
Items*
Total Number of Items
on Test
10
50
Reporting Category
Number of Items
Number and Number
Sense
Computation and
Estimation
Measurement and
Geometry
12
Probability, Statistics,
Patterns, Functions, and
Algebra
12
Number of Operational
Items
50
Number of Field-Test
Items*
Total Number of Items
on Test
10
13
13
60
Reporting Category
Number of Items
Number and Number
Sense
Computation and
Estimation
Measurement and
Geometry
7
13
12
Probability, Statistics,
Patterns, Functions, and
Algebra
18
Number of Operational
Items
50
Number of Field-Test
Items*
Total Number of Items
on Test
10
60
Reporting Category
Number of Items
Number and Number
Sense
Computation and
Estimation
Measurement and
Geometry
9
8
11
Probability, Statistics,
Patterns, Functions, and
Algebra
17
Number of Operational
Items
45
Number of Field-Test
Items*
Total Number of Items
on Test
8
53
Study Tips and Study Skills
O Students with better study methods and
strategies score higher on their exams.
Everyone is different. Different methods work
for different people.
O It is best to review the material right after class
when it's still fresh in your memory.
O Don't try to do all your studying the night before
the test. Instead space out your studying,
review class materials at least several times a
week, focusing on one topic at a time.
Study Tips and Study Skills
O Have all of your study materials in front of you:
notes, study guides and any other relevant
material.
O Find a comfortable and quiet place to study
with good lighting and little distractions (try
avoiding your own bed; it is very tempting to
just lie down and take a nap).
Study Tips and Study Skills
O Start out by studying the most important
information.
O Take notes and write down a summary of the
important ideas as you read through your study
material.
O Take short breaks frequently. Your memory
retains the information that you study at the
beginning and the end better than what you study
in the middle.
Study Tips and Study Skills
O Space out your studying, you'll learn more by studying a
little every day instead of waiting to cram at the last
minute. By studying every day, the material will stay in
your long-term memory but if you try to study at the last
moment, the material will only reside in your short-term
memory that you'll easily forget.
O Make sure that you understand the material well, don't
just read through the material and try to memorize
everything.
O If you choose to study in a group, only study with others
who are serious about the test.
Study Tips and Study Skills
O Test yourself or have someone test you on the material
to find out what your weak and strong areas are.
O Listening to relaxing music such as classical or jazz on
a low volume can also help.
O Don't study later than the time you usually go to sleep,
you may fall asleep or be tempted to go to sleep,
instead try studying in the afternoon or early evening. If
you are a morning person try studying in the morning.
Science
SOL
What to expect . . . .
What is the
Science SOL?
O The Science SOL is a comprehensive test of
your child’s K-5 Science education – with
particular focus on standards learned in 4th
grade and 5th grade Science
O The Science SOL consist of 50 questions
O The test consists of TEI questions – your child
will have to move the information on the
screen.
O Importance of vocabulary
O Your child will need to know, understand, and
apply 300 Science vocabulary words and
Science concepts that they learned in 4th and
5th grade.
O Students are provided Science Study Guides
with the vocabulary and need to review the
words and concept daily.
Science Vocabulary
th
4
grade Science
Vocabulary
Words, concepts and Scientists
our students need to know.
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5
Grade Science
Vocabulary & Concepts
Words, concepts and Scientists
our students need to know.
O Use the vocabulary from the study guide to create
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flashcards with your student and quiz them.
Ask your child questions about what they learned
today.
Ask them to explain the Science concepts they
learn.
Make sure your child regularly attends Science
afterschool.
Ask your child good Science questions.
How parents can help?
Ask your child questions like:
O “What is that cloud in the sky called?”
O Is this plant vascular or non-vascular?
O What phase is the moon in?
O Can you name the 4 terrestrial planets?
O Can you name the 4 planets that are Gas Giants?
O What is the largest planet in our Solar System?
O Can you name the 8 planets orbiting the Sun?
Questions to ask to reinforce the
Science concepts
Practice and prepare for the Science SOL by
checking out the following websites:
O Solteacher.com:
http://www.solteacher.com/
O Solpass.org
http://www.solpass.org/sci4.html
Password: sol
Science SOL Websites and
Activities
O VDOE 5th Grade Science SOL
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/tes
ting/sol/practice_items/index.s
html#science
Let’s preview the test
QUESTIONS?
O Please contact me if you have
any questions about the
Science SOL.
O Ms. Robin Skulrak
Email: rsskulrak@fcps.edu
SOL Presentation
Reading
Standards of Learning in
Social Studies
GRADE 4
• Students study Virginians who have made significant
contributions to the United States and its history.
• They learn about the state of Virginia from 1607 to the
present.
• Students acquire an understanding of how different cultures,
politics, geography, and economics influenced and contributed
to the development and growth of Virginia.
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The grade four curriculum also includes a study of Fairfax
County.
Internet Resources:
MyOn – aligned with Language Arts
SOLPASS
Snippets of Learning (FCPS)
VDOE Virginia Studies Resources
Family Trips:
Museums in the DC, MD, and VA area
Thank you for attending
tonight and supporting your
child’s education.
We appreciate all you do!