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The pages for Testing & Standards of Learning are managed by several divisions and offices. See Staff Contacts.

Testing & Standards of Learning (SOL)

Released Tests

VDOE releases sample sets of Standards of Learning (SOL) tests that were administered to Virginia public school students during the previous spring test administration. The released tests are not inclusive of all SOL tests administered during the previous year; however, the tests are representative of the content and skills assessed.

You will also find current released tests listed on each subject resource page (see links at right).

Latest Released Tests

• Spring 2009 (English, Mathematics and Science)
• Braille and Large Print 2005

Archived Released Tests

• Spring 2008 (English, Mathematics and Science)
• Spring 2007 (English, Mathematics, Science and History & Social Science)
• Spring 2006 (English, Mathematics and Science)
• Spring 2005 (English, Mathematics and Science)
• Spring 2004 (English, Mathematics and Science)
• Spring 2003 (English, Mathematics and Science)
• Spring 2002 (English, Mathematics, Science and Computer/Technology)
• Spring 2001 (English, Mathematics, Science and Computer/Technology)
• Spring 2001 Released Tests with Supplemental Information (English, Mathematics and Science)
• Spring 2000 (English, Mathematics and Science)
• History Items (all levels)
• Braille and Large Print
  • 2004
  • 2000-2003

Notes

• These files are a form of the tests that students across the Commonwealth of Virginia took as part of the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) Assessments. The test questions are representative of the content and skills included in the Virginia SOL tests and are provided to help you understand the format of the tests and questions. The answer to each question can be found in the back of each test booklet.
• The size of the questions on the computer screen is not the same size as the actual test. Use the magnifying glass icon (zoom tool) to make a test question larger on the screen for easier reading.
• The released tests include many complicated graphics and some printers may experience trouble with printing. If you experience difficulty printing or viewing, visit: Adobe's Troubleshoot Printing Problems page.
• A selection of released SOL tests also are available in the online format through VDOE’s Electronic Practice Assessment Tool (ePAT)

©2010 by the Commonwealth of Virginia, Department of Education, P.O. Box 2120, Richmond, Virginia 23218-2120. All rights reserved. Except as permitted by law, this material may not be reproduced or used in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying or recording, or by any information storage or retrieval system, without written permission from the copyright owner. Commonwealth of Virginia public school educators may reproduce any portion of these released tests for noncommercial educational purposes without requesting permission. All others should direct their written requests to the Virginia Department of Education, Division of Student Assessment and School Improvement, at the above address or by e-mail to Student_Assessment@doe.virginia.gov.

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