5th grade science SOL

[Anonymous]

My son will be taking the 5th grade science SOL next week. He says that they haven’t been given any study materials for the tests. Anyone have any idea of websites/resources to help with preparing?

[Anonymous]

They have been covering the material they need in class, he should be fine. The Science SOL does not impact anything.

[Anonymous]

SOL Pass has all the material thats needed for the exam .
https://www.solpass.org/sci4-5-new.html

Apart from that you can use IXL ,JLAB

https://education.jlab.org/solquiz/

[Anonymous]

ALSO https://download.pearsonaccessnext.com/virginia/va-practicetest.html?links=1

[Anonymous]

Just let him do a practice test a few days before and he should be OK.

https://www.doe.virginia.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/20945/638043646444870000

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They have been covering the material they need in class, he should be fine. The Science SOL does not impact anything.

I would love to understand what any of the SOLs impact. I think I've heard that getting a Pass Advanced on the 7th grade Math SOL in 6th grade is a requirement for Honors Algebra I, right? But outside of that, assuming your kid is already in Level IV, do any other SOLs have implications for your child?

I ask because we get so much from the school/teacher about upcoming SOLs, including practice tests etc. And if this is just a way to ensure that they are on track, I don't get why I would test prep them for it. Feels more like I should be sure they show up rested and fed and let the chips fall where they may.

Am I just missing something?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They have been covering the material they need in class, he should be fine. The Science SOL does not impact anything.

I would love to understand what any of the SOLs impact. I think I've heard that getting a Pass Advanced on the 7th grade Math SOL in 6th grade is a requirement for Honors Algebra I, right? But outside of that, assuming your kid is already in Level IV, do any other SOLs have implications for your child?

I ask because we get so much from the school/teacher about upcoming SOLs, including practice tests etc. And if this is just a way to ensure that they are on track, I don't get why I would test prep them for it. Feels more like I should be sure they show up rested and fed and let the chips fall where they may.

Am I just missing something?

For the student, outside of the 7th grade Math SOL in 6th grade AAP or Advanced Math, it doesn't matter for the student.

It matters more generally for the school and for school test scores which will affect the neighborhood, the community, and will somewhat affect housing prices. Parents who are concerned about education will look for schools with better test scores, and vice versa.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
For the student, outside of the 7th grade Math SOL in 6th grade AAP or Advanced Math, it doesn't matter for the student.

Thanks, that's really helpful! I get that there are other considerations, but I just wanted to be sure I fully understood the ramifications for my kid, herself.