Scale: % passing
Grade 3
English: Reading
82% (2009)
84% (2008)
55% (2007)
69% (2006)
The state average for English: Reading was 86% in 2009.
History and Social Science
66% (2009)
73% (2008)
71% (2007)
The state average for History and Social Science was 93% in 2009.
Science
77% (2009)
65% (2008)
52% (2007)
65% (2006)
The state average for Science was 89% in 2009.
Math
93% (2009)
81% (2008)
59% (2007)
65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 89% in 2009.
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 4
English: Reading
78% (2009)
75% (2008)
64% (2007)
97% (2006)
The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2009.
Math
89% (2009)
66% (2008)
61% (2007)
71% (2006)
The state average for Math was 86% in 2009.
Source: VA Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
About the Tests
- In 2008-2009 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 5 and 8, in science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and in history/social science in grades 3 and 8.
- The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific
skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia.
- The goal is for all students to pass the tests.
Testing in Virginia: An Overview
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