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SOL Parent Information Session. May 14, 2010. Dates :. Grade 3: May 18 – May 21 Grade 4: May 24 – May 26 Grade 5: May 27 th , 28 th , and June 1 st Make Ups done throughout and on June 2 nd if necessary. Locations :. Computer Lab Library
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SOL Parent Information Session May 14, 2010
Dates: • Grade 3: May 18 – May 21 • Grade 4: May 24 – May 26 • Grade 5: May 27th, 28th, and June 1st • Make Ups done throughout and on June 2nd if necessary
Locations: • Computer Lab • Library • Other classrooms will be used for small group testing
Testing Terminology: • ePAT – curriculum based practice test • Training Tests – online training that mirrors actual testing (Training Test will be taken in April/May 2010 by classes and grade level) • TestNav – online testing software
Here are just a few support resources for SOL practice: • Drew Model SOL web link- • http://www.apsva.us/155020310132415103/site/default.asp • Teacher Blackboard website/course “SOL Released Test”: • http://apsva.blackboard.com/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp • SOL Released Test in PowerPoint format: • http://web.dps.k12.va.us/gibson/SOL%20PowerPoints/sol_released_tests_in_power_poin.htm • Jefferson Labs: • http://education.jlab.org/solquiz/index.html • Created and maintained by Poquoson Elementary School. Site uses released tests for all subjects and grades. The user is given a percentage grade on each test. • http://www.iq.poquoson.org/
How can parents help? • Early bedtime the night before • Healthy breakfast at home or at school • Encourage attendance during testing time • Be on time for testing (9:15am daily) • LOTS of encouraging words!