1. Meeting the Challenges of the Standards of Learning

2. Cherry Run SOL Schedule

3. Changes in Test Format Multiple answers are possible Partial answers receive NO credit NOT Only NOT and EXCEPT remain as emphasis words All assessments done online

4. Increased use of academic language THEN: Which two words mean the same thing? THEN: Which two words mean the same thing? NOW: Which two words are synonyms? NOW: Which two words are synonyms? Changes in Test Format

5. Drag and Drop Drag and Drop - contain draggers and drop zones. Hot Spots Hot Spots - contain hot spot zones which represent student answer options. Graphs Graphs - require students to create or complete some type of graph. Fill-in-the-Blank Fill-in-the-Blank - contain a text entry field. Technology-Enhanced Items (TEI)

6. Only of test questions are technology- enhanced… 15%

7. … and of questions will have increased rigor or increased depth of knowledge. of questions will have increased rigor or increased depth of knowledge. 100%

8. Students: Use content to solve complex problems Develop strategies that can be applied to other situations Make connections across content areas Ultimately draw conclusions and create solutions on their ownTeachers: Create environment where students use knowledge to create meaning for broader purpose How does the VDOE define RIGOR?

9. revised Level of rigor increases Increasing Rigor through Questioning

10. What does increased rigor look like for teachers and students in FCPS?

11. It all starts with the VDOE: Curriculum Framework Tested on SOL in grade 6 Skills are important and embedded in the Planning & Pacing Guides Example from Grade 6 Social Studies All 4 core subjects have similar elements

12. Planning and Pacing Guides The Curriculum Framework and Program of Studies are embedded throughout ALL planning and pacing guides. RIGOR Higher Level Thinking Skills

13. Reflection What are the instructional implications for teachers?

14. Using the Graphic Organizer… Independent Reflection (2 minutes) Group Discussion (2 minutes) Whole Group Share (chart)

15. SOCIAL STUDIES

16. Grade 7 USII History OLD

17. NEW

18. MATHEMATICS

19. OLD Grade 4 Mathematics

20. NEW

21. OLD Geometry

22. NEW

23. Reflection What are the instructional implications for teachers?

24. Using the Graphic Organizer… Independent Reflection (2 minutes) Group Discussion (2 minutes) Whole Group Share (chart)

25. LANGUAGE ARTS

26. OLD NEW Reading

28. This is now….

29. 2010 EOC Reading

30. 2013 EOC Reading

31. Paired Passages

32. 2010 EOC Writing

33. 2013 EOC Writing

34. Reflection What are the instructional implications for teachers?

35. Using the Graphic Organizer… Independent Reflection (2 minutes) Group Discussion (2 minutes) Whole Group Share (chart)

36. SCIENCE

37. Which of these describes water in a solid state? A Vapor rising in the sky B Hail during a storm C Waves crashing on the seashore D Rain falling from the clouds OLD Grade 3 Science

38. NEW

39. OLD Grade 9 Biology

40. NEW

41. Reflection What are the instructional implications for teachers?

42. Using the Graphic Organizer… Independent Reflection (2 minutes) Group Discussion (2 minutes) Whole Group Share (chart)

43. Rigor Resources for Teachers This document and the instructional resources featured here are available to teachers in eCART.

44. Planning for your school