How to
Prepare
for the
Geometry
SOL
Test
1 to 2 weeks Prior to Test Day
• Try every SOL question available.
• Ask your teacher about the problems you
got wrong.
• Memorize the formulas not given. Write
them down several times (5 to 10 times).
• Practice estimating answers.
The Night Prior to Test Day
• Memorize the formulas not given. Write
them down at least 3 times.
• Watch the review movie.
• Online “random” practice using
– JeffersonLab.com
– SOLpass.org
The Morning of Test Day
• Memorize the formulas not given. Write
them down 1 to 2 times.
• Watch the review movie.
• Do not do any problems.
Minutes Prior to the Test
• Relax.
• Glance at the formulas to memorize.
At the Start of the Test
• Fold your scratch paper to make an angle
estimator.
• Write down the formulas you memorized
on the scratch paper.
• Make a goal tally.
For Each Question
• Read carefully.
• Draw a picture if one is not given.
• Scan your formulas sheets for something
relevant.
• Use estimation to verify your answer.
• Write on the test booklet.
• Add to the goal tally if you’re confident you
got the question correct.
Throughout the Test
• Circle and skip the difficult questions. Do
them last.
• Take a 60 second break now and then.
• Be certain you have answered every
question.
At the End of the Test
 Rejoice! Hard work pays off.