Testing Subjects
Testing Information
Resources
Test Preparation
Supporting At Home
100
Students in this grade level will take tests in the following four subject areas: Reading, Math, Science & Social Studies
What is 3rd grade?
100
The abbreviation for the Virginia Standards of Learning assessments.
What is the SOL?
100
This website houses information related to expectations for learning and test-taking.
What is the Virginia Department of Education website? http://www.doe.virginia.gov/
100
The best way to maximize learning opportunities in class.
What is participating in every class on a daily basis (including note taking and asking questions for clarification)?
100
This practice is proven to increase fluency and to build confidence and other skills for need for literacy.
What is reading daily/nightly with your child?
200
8th graders in Jefferson-Houston will take 4 tests: Reading, Algebra, Science and
What is Civics & Economics
200
The time period in which all students in grades 3-8 will take their SOL assessments.
What is the testing window (5/20-6/13)?
200
The best sources of information regarding skills your child has already mastered, as well as skills they continue to work on.
Who are your child and their teacher(s)?
200
Reviewing performance on class assessments including entrance and exit tickets as well as other formative assessments.
What is data analysis?
200
Having discussions about feelings toward testing, listening to your child's concerns and seeking to reassure them.
What is reducing testing anxiety?
300
Students in this grade level take a test about Virginia Studies in addition to the Reading and Math tests.
What is 4th grade?
300
400
What is a passing score on the SOL assessments?
300
A great website (belonging to another school division), that includes wonderful SOL resources including study guides and online games!
What is Rockingham County Public Schools? http://www.rockingham.k12.va.us/resources/soltechintegration.htm
300
Being aware of our level of mastery and performance and creating a plan for higher levels of mastery.
What is goal setting?
300
7 hours of sleep, a healthy breakfast, positive words and attitudes
What is the 'best way to start the day'?
400
Students in these grade levels have already taken a Writing SOL for this year.
What are 5th and 8th grades?
400
500
What is considered Pass Advanced?
400
The best resource for learning, where your child must be present.
What is Jefferson-Houston School, Staff members and fellow students?
400
Striving to be present and on-time for classes each day between now and the end of the year?
What is perfect attendance?
500
These subjects are tested every year beginning in 3rd grade.
What are Reading and Math?
500
Rigorous question and response types present on the Reading, Math and Science SOL assessments that require students to manipulate existing data and options to form a response.
What are Technology Enhanced Items?
500
Another cool site with online practice tests.
What is Jefferson Lab? http://education.jlab.org/solquiz/
500
The policy regarding cell phones and other electronic devices during testing.
What is ACPS Technology Policy?
500
Communicating the importance of learning in every situation as it shapes who our children become.
What is love?
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