welcome sol fair mount vernon woods march 19, 2015
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Welcome
SOL FairMount Vernon
Woods March 19, 2015
What are Virginia SOLsThe Standards of Learning (SOL) for Virginia Public Schools describe student learning and achievement expectations in grades K-12.O EnglishO MathematicsO ScienceO History/Social ScienceO TechnologyO Fine artsO Foreign languageO Health and Physical Education
SOL Testing OSOL assessments measure
student achievement OSOL assessments are given
every year beginning in 3rd Grade.
**Reading: 3rd, 4th , 5th , 6th **Mathematics: 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
**Virginia History: 4th Grade **Science: 5th Grade
SOL Test Scores
OVA SOL scores measure how well students have mastered grade-specific skills, and report achievement in each subject using the following three levels:
1. Advanced2. Proficient3. Fail
SOL Test ScoresO The number of questions on each SOL range
from 40-60. O The passing scores for each test are on a
reporting scale that ranges from 0 to 600. O A scaled score of 0 to 399 means a student
Did Not Pass .O A scaled score of 400 to 499 means a
student Passed a test and was classified as Proficient.
O A scaled score of 500 to 600 means a student Passed a test and was classified as Advanced.
SOL Test ScoresOParents receive info about their
child’s performance on SOL assessments.
OReports contain information about each test a student took, his or her scaled score and a level of performance.
Standards of Learning in
MathematicsGrades 3rd thru 6th
Reporting Category
Number of Items
Number and Number Sense
10
Computation and Estimation
10
Measurement and Geometry
11Probability, Statistics, Patterns, Functions,
and Algebra
9
Number of Operational Items
40
Number of Field-Test Items*
10
Total Number of Items on Test
50
Reporting Category
Number of Items
Number and Number Sense
12
Computation and Estimation
13
Measurement and Geometry
13Probability, Statistics, Patterns, Functions,
and Algebra
12
Number of Operational Items
50
Number of Field-Test Items*
10
Total Number of Items on Test
60
Reporting Category
Number of Items
Number and Number Sense
7
Computation and Estimation
13
Measurement and Geometry
12Probability, Statistics, Patterns, Functions,
and Algebra
18
Number of Operational Items
50
Number of Field-Test Items*
10
Total Number of Items on Test
60
Reporting Category
Number of Items
Number and Number Sense
9
Computation and Estimation
8
Measurement and Geometry
11Probability, Statistics, Patterns, Functions,
and Algebra
17
Number of Operational Items
45
Number of Field-Test Items*
8
Total Number of Items on Test
53
Study Tips and Study SkillsOStudents with better study methods and
strategies score higher on their exams. Everyone is different. Different methods work for different people.
O It is best to review the material right after class when it's still fresh in your memory.
ODon't try to do all your studying the night before the test. Instead space out your studying, review class materials at least several times a week, focusing on one topic at a time.
Study Tips and Study Skills
OHave all of your study materials in front of you: notes, study guides and any other relevant material.
OFind a comfortable and quiet place to study with good lighting and little distractions (try avoiding your own bed; it is very tempting to just lie down and take a nap).
Study Tips and Study SkillsO Start out by studying the most
important information.
O Take notes and write down a summary of the important ideas as you read through your study material.
O Take short breaks frequently. Your memory retains the information that you study at the beginning and the end better than what you study in the middle.
Study Tips and Study Skills
O Space out your studying, you'll learn more by studying a little every day instead of waiting to cram at the last minute. By studying every day, the material will stay in your long-term memory but if you try to study at the last moment, the material will only reside in your short-term memory that you'll easily forget.
O Make sure that you understand the material well, don't just read through the material and try to memorize everything.
O If you choose to study in a group, only study with others who are serious about the test.
Study Tips and Study SkillsO Test yourself or have someone test you on
the material to find out what your weak and strong areas are.
O Listening to relaxing music such as classical or jazz on a low volume can also help.
O Don't study later than the time you usually go to sleep, you may fall asleep or be tempted to go to sleep, instead try studying in the afternoon or early evening. If you are a morning person try studying in the morning.
ScienceSOL
What to expect . . . .
What is the Science SOL?
OThe Science SOL is a comprehensive test of your child’s K-5 Science education – with particular focus on standards learned in 4th grade and 5th grade Science
OThe Science SOL consist of 50 questions
OThe test consists of TEI questions – your child will have to move the information on the screen.
Science Vocabulary
O Importance of vocabulary
OYour child will need to know, understand, and apply 300 Science vocabulary words and Science concepts that they learned in 4th and 5th grade.
OStudents are provided Science Study Guides with the vocabulary and need to review the words and concept daily.
Words, concepts and Scientists our students need to know.
4th grade Science Vocabulary
Words, concepts and Scientists our students need to know.
5th Grade Science Vocabulary &
Concepts
How parents can help?
O Use the vocabulary from the study guide to create flashcards with your student and quiz them.
O Ask your child questions about what they learned today.
O Ask them to explain the Science concepts they learn.
O Make sure your child regularly attends Science afterschool.
O Ask your child good Science questions.
Questions to ask to reinforce the Science concepts
Ask your child questions like: O “What is that cloud in the sky called?”O Is this plant vascular or non-vascular?O What phase is the moon in?O Can you name the 4 terrestrial planets?O Can you name the 4 planets that are Gas
Giants? O What is the largest planet in our Solar
System?O Can you name the 8 planets orbiting the Sun?
Science SOL Websites and Activities
Practice and prepare for the Science SOL by checking out the following websites:
O Solteacher.com: http://www.solteacher.com/ O Solpass.org http://www.solpass.org/sci4.htmlPassword: sol
Let’s preview the test
OVDOE 5th Grade Science SOL
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/practice_items/index.shtml#science
QUESTIONS?
OPlease contact me if you have any questions about the Science SOL.
OMs. Robin SkulrakEmail: [email protected]
Standards of Learning in
Social Studies
GRADE 4• Students study Virginians who have made
significant contributions to the United States and its history.
• They learn about the state of Virginia from 1607 to the present.
• Students acquire an understanding of how different cultures, politics, geography, and economics influenced and contributed to the development and growth of Virginia.
• The grade four curriculum also includes a study of Fairfax County.
Internet Resources:
MyOn – aligned with Language Arts
SOLPASS
Snippets of Learning (FCPS)
VDOE Virginia Studies Resources
Family Trips:
Museums in the DC, MD, and VA area
Thank you for attending tonight and supporting your child’s education.
We appreciate all you
do!