Virginia Standards of Learning Tests
The Virginia Board of Education has developed the Virginia Assessment Program to assess students' academic progress in the Standards of Learning (SOL). The SOLs indicate Virginia's expectations for what students should know and be able to do in the subject areas of reading, writing, mathematics, science, and history/social science.
Grades 3-8 Standards of Learning Tests
| Grade 3 | Grade 4 | Grade 5 | Grade 6 | Grade 7 | Grade 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Math | Math | Math | Math | Math | Math |
| Reading | Reading | Reading | Reading | Reading | Reading |
| Virginia Studies | Science | Science | |||
| Integrated Reading and Writing | Civics and Economics | ||||
| Integrated Reading and Writing |
Any middle school student enrolled in an End-of-Course subject will take the corresponding SOL End-of-Course test.
End-of-Course Standards of Learning Tests
| Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Algebra I | Geometry | Algebra II |
| Earth Science | Biology | Chemistry |
| World History I | World History II | VA and US History |
| World Geography | ||
| English: Reading | ||
| English: Writing |
This list represents the grade at which students traditionally participate in these end-of-course tests. Students who enroll in these courses are expected to participate in the associated SOL test or alternative assessment, except in cases where a high school student has already earned the required verified credit in the relevant subject area and met all federal participation requirements outlined in the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA). ESSA requires the annual assessment of students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8 and at least once in grades 9-12. In addition, students must be assessed in science at least once in grades 3 through 5, once in grades 6 through 9 and once in grades 10-12.
Additional information related to the SOLs and verified credit requirements for graduation is available online at the Virginia Department of Education website.