1. Standards of Learning (SOL) Overview Presented by your third grade team: Mrs. Patton, Mrs. Barrales, Ms. Murphy, and Ms. Gilmartin

2. Agenda What are the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests? Passing scores and expectations Sample questions and released tests Strategies and resources

3. What are the SOL tests? The Standards of Learning (SOL) for Virginia Public Schools establish minimum expectations for what students should know and be able to do at the end of each grade or course in English & Mathematics. Standards of Learning (SOL) & Testing. (n.d.). Retrieved January 6, 2014, from Virginia Department of Education: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/

4. Third Grade SOL Tests Your third grader will be taking the following SOL tests this year: Reading Mathematics

5. Expectations Standards of Learning assessments are made up of items or questions that measure content knowledge, scientific and mathematical processes, reasoning and critical thinking skills. SOL Test Scoring & Performance Reports. (n.d.). Retrieved January 6, 2014, from Virginia Department of Education: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/scoring/

6. Scoring Student performance is graded on a scale of 0- 600 with 400 representing the minimum level of acceptable proficiency and 500 representing advanced proficiency. On English reading and mathematics tests, the Board of Education has defined three levels of student achievement: basic, proficient, and advanced, with basic describing progress towards proficiency. SOL Test Scoring & Performance Reports. (n.d.). Retrieved January 6, 2014, from Virginia Department of Education: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/scoring/

7. Increasing Rigor Building on the success of the SOL program and to better prepare students to compete in today’s global economy, more rigorous English, mathematics and science standards and expectations are being implemented that meet national and international benchmarks for college-and-career readiness.English mathematicsscience college-and-career readiness SOL Test Scoring & Performance Reports. (n.d.). Retrieved January 6, 2014, from Virginia Department of Education: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/

8. TECHNOLOGY-ENHANCED TEST Online is now the primary delivery mode for all SOL assessments, although SOL tests continue to be available in paper-and-pencil format for students with a documented need. The benefits of online testing for students and schools include: Faster return of student scores Increased instructional and remediation time due to timely return of student results Improved efficiency of data collection and management Increased accuracy of student data Increased security of test content and student data Reduced administrative burdens on school and division staff The ability to include "technology-enhanced" items that allow students to indicate their responses in ways other than multiple choice that also may demonstrate critical-thinking skills Technology Enhanced Questions

9. Sample SOL Questions READING Read this Table of Contents Table of Contents Chapter 1 The Beginning of Drive-In Movie Theaters.... 6 Chapter 2 What to See at Drive-In Movie Theaters...... 17 Chapter 3 Famous Drive-In Movie Theaters........... 29 Chapter 4 Drive-In Movie Theaters Today............. 41 Chapter 4 MOST likely has information about — A the first drive-in movie theater B how a drive-in movie theater works C the largest drive-in movie theater D how drive-in movie theaters have changed

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15. Released Tests VDOE released SOL tests

16. Strategies Practice taking computer-based and or online tests at home: a. VDOE Released test b. Study Island Review content vocabulary words using flash cards, study guides and online resources. Do one or two multi-step word problems with your child.

17. Resources http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/ http://www.education.com/reference/article/Ref_Every_Child_Can/ www.studyisland.com www.solteacher.com