Preparation for Fifth-Grade Students

Created originally by Mary C. HortonUpdated by 5th grade team West Point Elementary SchoolFebruary 2015

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 • Reading

comprehension of fiction and nonfiction text• Word analysis• Grammar• Vocabulary• Writing

Math• Number & Number

Sense• Computation &

Estimation• Measurement• Geometry• Probability & Statistics• Patterns, Functions, &

Algebrahttp://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standards_docs/english/index.shtml

http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standards_docs/mathematics/index.shtml

What is tested?ScienceCumulative (Grades 4-5)• Scientific Investigation• Force, Motion, & Energy• Matter• Life Processes• Living Systems• Earth/Space Systems• Earth Patterns & Cycles• Resources

http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/standards_docs/science/index.shtml

How are SOLs tested?

• Online testing is practiced at school using ePAT.• 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.

http://www.pearsonaccess.com/cs/Satellite?c=Page&childpagename=Virginia%2FvaPALPLayout&cid=1175826755281&pagename=vaPALPWrapper

When are the SOL tests?Test Date

Reading Tuesday, May 12th at 9:00 a.m.

Math Part 1 Monday, May 18th at 9:00 a.m.

Math Part 2 Tuesday, May 19th at 9:00 a.m.

Science Tuesday, May 26th at 9:00 p.m.

How do I help my child prepare for the SOL tests?• Save and review all study guides from Science.

Review Interactive Notebook Materials.• 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.• Practice Fractions while cooking or baking.

How do I help my child prepare for the SOL tests?Online resources• WPES Internet Resources link: http://wpes.wpschools.net/domain/134• Jefferson Lab – Math and Science SOL released test questions http://

education.jlab.org/solquiz/index.html• SOLPass – Science games including grades K - 5 (Password: wpes) http://

solpass.org/elementary.html• Rockingham County Schools Resources site http://

www.rockingham.k12.va.us/resources/elementary/5math.htm• STAR (Suffolk Teaching Activities and Resources): all subjects

http://star.spsk12.net/• Collection of links to other sites: http://

www.virginiasol.com/test_grade5.htm• www.solteacher.com• 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!