Transcript SOL Prep Night 4th Grade

Preparation for Fourth-Grade Students
What are SOLs?
“Virginia supports teaching and learning through the
statewide system of support and accountability for the
commonwealth’s public schools and school divisions.
“The commonwealth sets rigorous academic standards,
known as the Standards of Learning (SOL), and measures
achievement through annual SOL tests….
“The system provides schools, school divisions, and the
Virginia Department of Education with critical data to
inform the development and implementation of effective
instructional strategies and best practices.”
(Virginia Department of Education)
What is tested?
English
Math
• Reading
comprehension of
fiction and
nonfiction text
• Word analysis
• Vocabulary
• Number & Number
Sense
• Computation &
Estimation
• Measurement &
Geometry
• Probability &
Statistics, Patterns,
Functions, & Algebra
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing
/sol/standards_docs/english/index.s
html
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing
/sol/standards_docs/mathematics/i
ndex.shtml
What is tested?
Social Studies
Science
Virginia Studies
• History
• Geography
• Economics
• Civics
4th Grade Content will be
tested in 5th Grade
• Scientific Investigation
• Force, Motion, & Energy
• Electricity & Magnetism
• Life Processes
• Living Systems
• Earth/Space Systems
• Earth Patterns & Cycles
• Resources
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/
standards_docs/history_socialscience/in
dex.shtml
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/sta
ndards_docs/science/index.shtml
How are SOLs tested?
• Online testing is practiced at school using ePAT
and Interactive Achievement.
• You may also use ePAT from Pearson.
• Download launcher then download tests.
• Can be used offline.
• This year’s tests will be more rigorous than the
examples available for preview and practice on
ePAT.
http://www.pearsonaccess.com/cs/Satellite?c=Page&childpagename=Virginia%
2FvaPALPLayout&cid=1175826755281&pagename=vaPALPWrapper
When are the SOL tests?
Test
Date
Reading
Wednesday, May 14 at 9:00 a.m.
Wednesday, May 28 at 9:00 a.m.
(non calculator)
Math
Social Studies
Thursday, May 29 at 9:00 a.m.
(calculator)
Wednesday, May 21 at 1:00 p.m.
How do I help my child prepare
for the SOL tests?
• Save and review all study guides and interactive
notebooks from science, social studies, and
math.
• Read with your child and listen as he reads to
you.
• Ask questions about what he has read.
• Practice automatic recall of all basic addition,
subtraction, multiplication, and division facts.
• Measure length, volume, & weight.
• Discuss fraction topics while cooking/baking.
How do I help my child prepare for the SOL tests?
Online resources
• WPES Internet Resources link:
http://wpes.wpschools.net/
• Jefferson Lab – Math and Science SOL released test questions
http://education.jlab.org/solquiz/index.html
• SOLPass – Science and Social Studies games including grades K - 3
(Password: wpes) http://solpass.org/elementary.html
• Rockingham County Schools Resources site
http://www.rockingham.k12.va.us/resources/elementary/4math.ht
m
• STAR (Suffolk Teaching Activities and Resources): all subjects
http://star.spsk12.net/
• Collection of links to other sites:
http://www.virginiasol.com/test_grade4.htm
• Flash Card Maker
http://www.kitzkikz.com/flashcards/
Summary
• We will explain, model, guide, and practice
all Virginia Standards of Learning with your
child.
• We ask your cooperation with review and
practice requirements.
• Your child’s success depends on his
attitude as well as aptitude.
• We have Super Outstanding Learners!