Performance Level Descriptors for Previous SOL

The performance level descriptors (PLD) for the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests convey the knowledge and skills associated with each performance (achievement) level. The PLD indicates the content-area knowledge and skills that students achieving at a certain level are expected to demonstrate on the SOL test based upon the SOL and Curriculum Framework.

Mathematics Performance Level Descriptors

For tests based on 2001 Mathematics Standards of Learning

Grade 8 Mathematics

EOC Algebra I

EOC Geometry

EOC Algebra II

Reading Performance Level Descriptors

For tests based on 2002 English Standards of Learning

Grade 8 Reading

End of Course Reading

Science Performance Level Descriptors

For tests based on 2003 Science Standards of Learning