Mathematics
News & Announcements
Virginia Mathematics Pathways Initiative
The Virginia Mathematics Pathways Initiative (VMPI) is a joint initiative among the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE), the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) and the Virginia Community College System (VCCS). The Initiative supports the Profile of a Virginia Graduate by redefining mathematics pathways for students in the Commonwealth to address the knowledge, skills, experiences, and attributes that students must attain to be successful in college and/or the workforce and to be “life ready.”
Just in Time Mathematics Quick Checks are Now Available!
Just in Time Mathematics Quick Checks are formative assessments that align to the 2016 Mathematics Standards of Learning (SOL).These resources, developed by Virginia teachers and mathematics leaders, are designed to help teachers identify students with unfinished learning and assist in planning instruction to fill potential gaps “just in time.”
Learning Disabilities in Mathematics Resources
The Learning Disabilities in Mathematics page includes information and resources, as well as two new VDOE companion guides:- The Students with Disabilities in Mathematics: Frequently Asked Questions-This is a PDF document. document provides an overview of the characteristics of mathematics disability as well as information about accommodations, modifications, and assistive technology that can support a student with a disability in mathematics.
- The Evidence-Based Specially Designed Instruction in Mathematics Resource Guide-This is a PDF document. provides an overview of evidence-based instructional strategies that educators can utilize to support students with mathematics disability or difficulty at any grade.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Learning in Place Mathematics Resources
On March 23, 2020
, Governor Ralph Northam extended his order that all public and private K-12 schools in Virginia close in response to the continued spread of COVID-19 for the remainder of the school year.
The Virginia Department of Education’s Mathematics Team has compiled several Learning in Place Mathematics Resources to assist teachers, parents and students during this unprecedented time.
2016 Mathematics Standards of Learning Test Performance Analysis
Statewide results on Standards of Learning (SOL) mathematics tests, based on the 2016 Mathematics Standards of Learning and administered in spring 2019, have been analyzed to determine specific content for which overall student performance was weak or inconsistent. These presentations are available and are intended to provide educators with further insight into the mathematics concepts that challenged students statewide.
Superintendent's Memos Regarding Implementation
- Superintendent’s Memo 043-19-This is a Word document. – extends the period for transitioning to the Desmos Virginia Calculators through the 2020-2021 school year.
- Superintendent’s Memo 144-18 – The Desmos online calculator will be available beginning with the spring 2019 test administration.
- Superintendent's Memo 043-18 – Change in the Implementation Timeline for End-of-Course (EOC) Tests Assessing the 2016 Mathematics Standards of Learning. The EOC mathematics tests measuring the 2016 Mathematics Standards of Learning will instead be implemented in the spring of 2019 test administration along with the revised grades 3-8 mathematics tests.
- Superintendent's Memo 244-16 – Adoption of the Revised 2016 Mathematics Standards of Learning
| Course | Standards | Curriculum Framework | 2009 to 2016 Crosswalk (Summary of Revisions) | Narrated Crosswalk Presentations | Test Blueprints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Mathematics | Word | PDF | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Kindergarten | Word | PDF | Word | PDF | PPT | WMV | NA | |
| Grade 1 | Word | PDF | Word | PDF | PPT | WMV | NA | |
| Grade 2 | Word | PDF | Word | PDF | PPT | WMV | NA | |
| Grade 3 | Word | PDF | Word | PDF | PPT | WMV | Word | |
| Grade 4 | Word | PDF | Word | PDF | PPT | WMV | Word | |
| Grade 5 | Word | PDF | Word | PDF | PPT | WMV | Word | |
| Grade 6 | Word | PDF | Word | PDF | PPT | WMV | Word | |
| Grade 7 | Word | PDF | Word | PDF | PPT | WMV | Word | |
| Grade 8 | Word | PDF | Word | PDF | PPT | WMV | Word | |
| Algebra I | Word | PDF | Word | PDF | PPT | WMV | Word | |
| Geometry | Word | PDF | Word | PDF | PPT | WMV | Word | |
| Algebra, Functions & Data Analysis | Word | PDF | Word | PDF | NA | NA | |
| Algebra II | Word | PDF | Word | PDF | PPT | WMV | Word | |
| Trigonometry | Word | PDF | Word | PDF | NA | NA | |
| Computer Mathematics | Word | PDF | Word | PDF | NA | NA | |
| Probability & Statistics | Word | PDF | Word | PDF | NA | NA | |
| Discrete Mathematics | Word | PDF | Word | PDF | NA | NA | |
| Mathematical Analysis | Word | PDF | Word | PDF | NA | NA |
| Course | Standards of Learning / Curriculum Framework |
|
|---|---|---|
| All Mathematics | 2009 Standards and Curriculum Framework | |
Virginia's College & Career Ready Mathematics Performance Expectations
Mathematics Performance Expectations define the level of achievement students must reach to be academically prepared for success in entry-level credit-bearing college courses. The expectations were developed through the College & Career Readiness Initiative – a process that involved faculty from Virginia's two- and four-year colleges and universities, members of the business community and high school educators.
Resources for Instruction
- Just in Time Mathematics Quick Checks – These formative assessments align to the 2016 Mathematics Standards of Learning (SOL). These resources, developed by Virginia teachers and mathematics leaders, are designed to help teachers identify students with unfinished learning and assist in planning instruction to fill potential gaps “just in time.” As new content is introduced throughout the school year, teachers can use these Quick Checks to identify and diagnose unfinished learning at grade level and/or to assess understanding of prerequisite knowledge that may be needed to access grade level content. Student gaps in mathematics understanding exist for a variety of reasons and these resources can be used to help get student mathematical learning back on track.
- Mathematics Vertical Articulation Tool (MVAT) – This tool provides support in identifying concepts aligned to the 2016 Mathematics Standards of Learning (SOL) that articulate across mathematics grade levels or courses.
- Mathematics Instructional Plans – includes instructional plans aligned to the 2016 Mathematics Standards of Learning to assist teachers in aligning instruction to the essential knowledge and skills.
- Correlation between VASOL and CCSS-This is an excel spreadsheet. – This spreadsheet contains a draft of the correlations between the Kindergarten through Algebra II - 2016 Virginia Standards of Learning (VASOL) for Mathematics with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for Mathematics. This correlation has been created to support educators across the Commonwealth as they attempt to utilize materials that may only designate CCSS alignment. All VASOL and CCSS, as well as Virginia Process Goals and CCSS Mathematical Practices, are linked throughout the spreadsheet to allow for ease of cross-referencing.
- Co-teaching Mathematics Instructional Plans – includes instructional plans aligned to the 2016 Mathematics Standards of Learning created by teachers participating in the Excellence for Co-teaching initiative. These plans include suggestions to enhance lessons and activities in a co-taught classroom.
- Mathematics Vocabulary Word Wall Cards (K-8, Algebra I, Geometry, AFDA, and Algebra II) – provide a display of mathematics content words and associated visual cues to assist in vocabulary development.
- Learning Disabilities in Mathematics – This page includes information and resources, as well as two new VDOE companion guides:
- The Evidence-Based Specially Designed Instruction in Mathematics Resource Guide-This is a PDF document. provides an overview of evidence-based instructional strategies that educators can utilize to support students with mathematics disability or difficulty at any grade.
- The Students with Disabilities in Mathematics: Frequently Asked Questions-This is a PDF document.is companion to the Evidenced Based Specially Designed Instruction in Mathematics Resource Guide listed above. This document provides an overview of the characteristics of mathematics disability, as well as information about accommodations, modifications, and assistive technology that can support a student with a disability in mathematics.
- Rich Mathematical Tasks – (K-8, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II) These resources are provided to support teachers in implementing the 2016 Mathematics Standards of Learning in their classrooms. Teachers are encouraged to not only use these tasks with their students, but also to endeavor to implement them with fidelity by utilizing the detailed information provided in the task implementation templates.
- 2018 Mathematics Standards of Learning (SOL) Institutes - The 2018 Mathematics Standards of Learning Institutes provided training that focused on implementing the 2016 Mathematics Standards of Learning; strengthening the teaching and learning of mathematics through facilitating meaningful mathematical discourse; and supporting equitable mathematics learning opportunities for all students. A product of the 2018 Mathematics Institutes is a set of online professional development modules designed to be used by a group of teachers of a specific grade level or course, facilitated by a member of the team.
- 2017 Mathematics Standards of Learning Institutes – provided professional development resources focused on deepening participants’ understanding of the 2016 Mathematics Standards of Learning and the use of effective mathematics teaching practices as outlined in the NCTM Principles to Actions: Ensuring Mathematical Success for All executive summary.
- Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT) – includes CAT informational videos and resources
- Instructional Videos for Teachers – instructional videos intended for teachers to support implementation of the 2016 Mathematics Standards of Learning
- SOL Practice Items in TestNav 8 - provide examples of the content aligned to the 2016 Mathematics Standards of Learning and opportunities to practice with the online tools and features that are available in TestNav 8 during online SOL testing.
- Additional Mathematics Instructional Resources – other instructional resources to support student learning of the Mathematics Standards of Learning
Resources for Assessment
- Ancillary Test Materials – Ancillary test materials include mathematics formula sheets for grades 6-8 and End-of-course Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II; the Table of Standard Normal Probabilities (z-table); sample grid paper; and Chemistry Periodic Table of the Elements.
- Desmos Online Calculator – The Desmos online calculator will be available beginning with the spring 2019 test administration.
- Approved Calculators for the Virginia Standards of Learning Assessments-This is a Word document. – This chart lists the approved calculators for use on the mathematics Standards of Learning assessments, listed by grade level.
- Computer Adaptive Testing – Includes CAT informational videos and resources
- SOL Practice Items in TestNav 8 – Provide examples of mathematics SOL content