STANDARDS OF LEARNING (SOL) INFORMATION
Students in Virginia public schools are required to participate in the Virginia Assessment Program which includes Standards of Learning (SOL) tests or related tests such as the Virginia Grade Level Alternative (VGLA), the Virginia Alternate Assessment Program (VAAP), and the Virginia Substitute Evaluation Program (VSEP). During grades 3-8 and after completion of designated high school credit courses, students in Virginia public schools are required to take SOL tests. Below is an outline of the tests at each level:
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Grade 3
Reading, Math, History, Science
Grade 4
Reading, Math, VA Studies
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Grade 7
Reading, Math, Civics
Grade 8
Reading, Math, Science, Writing
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Grade 5
Reading, Math, US History to 1877, Science
Grade 6
Reading, Math, US History: 1877 to the Present
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High School
English: Reading, English: Writing, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, VA & US History, World History II, and World Geography
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VGLA:
The Virginia Grade Level Alternative is available for some students with disabilities and LEP students in grades 3-8 as an alternative assessment for SOL testing. Students who qualify to participate in the VGLA are required to demonstrate grade-level achievement through a collection of student work (COE) in the content area. Eligible LEP students are those at level 1 or level 2 of English language proficiency.
VAAP:
The Virginia Alternate Assessment Program is designed to evaluate the performance of students with significant cognitive disabilities. The VAAP is available to students in grades 3-8 and students in grade 11 who are working on academic standards that have been reduced in complexity and depth. Students participating in the VAAP must compile a collection of work (COE) samples to demonstrate performance on the SOL content for which they have received instruction.
VSEP:
The Virginia Substitute Evaluation Program provides students with disabilities who are unable to participate in the regular SOL assessments with an alternative means of meeting the commonwealth’s testing-related graduation requirements. Students participating in the VSEP are expected to provide evidence of achievement through a compilation of coursework (CWC).