SOL is 10% of final grade for 7 to 12th graders from 2026-2027

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:This should be an easy point gain for kids in AAP, they should all be able to pass the SOL Advanced. Exceptions being kids with learning issues and the like who struggle with this type of test.

But pass advanced might equal an A- which might lower the childs grade. We need more details on how the scoring will translate to grading. I doubt it will benefit most children receiving As. It may benefit a child who doesn't put much effort in but tests well, so maybe they had a C and the SOL will raise to a B.

A 500 is pass advanced and that is an 83.33 -- a flat B. My straight A students have pass-advanced every single SOL they have taken but I know they each had one that was like 503 or 505. Also, my 8th grader is getting ready to take the Science SOL that covers 6th, 7th, and 8th grade science curriculum. Why should that count toward their 8th grade science grade?

[Anonymous]

It's 10% only. Don't freak out people. I'm fine with in. Students need to take SOLs more seriously. This is a baby step towards that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's 10% only. Don't freak out people. I'm fine with in. Students need to take SOLs more seriously. This is a baby step towards that.

Why? It is a ridiculous state assessment that does nothing. The test is overly generic and not useful. The only reason it exists is because someone thought that we needed some type of standardized test to demonstrate that schools were teaching something and it made its way into the Leave No Child Behind Act. It has turned into a massive industry that is more focused on making money then tracking kids learning and has led to lots of unnecessary stress over tests that mean nothing.

[Anonymous]

Is there a way this law/ rule of 10% SOL from the upcoming school year can be stopped?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's 10% only. Don't freak out people. I'm fine with in. Students need to take SOLs more seriously. This is a baby step towards that.

Another why? The tests were developed to see if schools and teachers were teaching consistent content across the state. They are used as barometers for school performance. They shouldn't be part of a students grade at all.

[Anonymous]

How does this effect kids who opt out of SOL?

[Anonymous]

If students opt out they get 0 which brings their final grade down by 10%.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:How does this effect kids who opt out of SOL?

I would imagine that opting out is no longer an option.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Is there a way this law/ rule of 10% SOL from the upcoming school year can be stopped?

Yes, is there a way? The kids are already tested continuously .. How is adding SOL to the final score going to prove anything about how good they are?
Also interested to see how the other states do it?

[Anonymous]

Many of the questions in this thread are answered by the flyer that was posted at the top of the thread.

That said, I still have many questions, and this either (1) may not be a big deal, or (2) might be a really bad idea, depending on points that are not addressed in the flyer.

A key question is, when they move the upper point of the SOL scale from 600 to 100, how exactly are they scaling it, and what SOL score counts for what grade?

In 9th grade biology honors this year, the SOL counts for 10% of the final grade, but the scoring is quite easy - anything 500-599 is a 96%. 475-499 is a 90%.

My guess is that the current proposal, if implemented, will result in harsher grading next year, which will prompt a backlash.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Is there a way this law/ rule of 10% SOL from the upcoming school year can be stopped?

Yes, is there a way? The kids are already tested continuously .. How is adding SOL to the final score going to prove anything about how good they are?
Also interested to see how the other states do it?

I don’t think other states have the SOl scores added in the final grade. VA is on the wrong track and we need to find out how this can be prevented before next years SOL tests.

[Anonymous]

https://www.reddit.com/r/Virginia/comments/1klj361/virginia_aims_to_boost_progress_in_sols_by_making/

Check the comments.
Can we parents do anything to put a full stop to this ridiculous idea, before it’s fully implemented?

[Anonymous]

Republicans, thank your former governor! He also made them harder to pass.

https://www.wric.com/news/virginia-news/board-of-education-tougher-sols-2027/

[Anonymous]

So the SOL tests will get tougher from spring 2027.
Also Cut off score for pass proficiency to be increased from 400 to 445.

My son is in 6th grade at FCPS and I’m already feeling bad for him.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Many of the questions in this thread are answered by the flyer that was posted at the top of the thread.

That said, I still have many questions, and this either (1) may not be a big deal, or (2) might be a really bad idea, depending on points that are not addressed in the flyer.

A key question is, when they move the upper point of the SOL scale from 600 to 100, how exactly are they scaling it, and what SOL score counts for what grade?

In 9th grade biology honors this year, the SOL counts for 10% of the final grade, but the scoring is quite easy - anything 500-599 is a 96%. 475-499 is a 90%.

My guess is that the current proposal, if implemented, will result in harsher grading next year, which will prompt a backlash.

“In 9th grade biology honors this year, the SOL counts for 10% of the final grade, but the scoring is quite easy - anything 500-599 is a 96%. 475-499 is a 90%.”

Was biology SOl for 9th graders at FCPS 10% of their final grade? My daughter gave the sol last week and we were not aware that it was 10% of her grade.
I thought it was starting from 2027.