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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The SOL score does not define the child. But it is a number that has value to a variety of stakeholders and it is important for parents to track because it is produced without any ability for rater bias to occur. The SOL score can help parents understand where their children are relative to their peers and the curriculum established by the state.

The tests now are computerized. Within 1/10 of a second of a child hitting submit his or her score can be seen by those with the proper authorization  since they have the code. At some schools, even the teachers have the access codes.

Those parents/children who are learning they haven't passed most likely are in the 375-399 group. Many schools will now remediate with those children for the next few weeks before the retake to get the child over 400.

The stakes are high for the schools and for the community since the over-all pass rates for schools determine funding and freedom from restrictive regulations by the state. Additionally, the ratings on things like Great Schools depend heavily on them, which helps or hurts homeowners and business owners. At many elementary and middle school levels, scores on the SOLs may be used by administrators to determine class placement.  Thus, achieving a passing score could be a great boon to your child. At our school, many children who don't pass are put into a remediation program for the next year and lose a special/elective.

If you are asked if your child can retake then you should consider it unless, as some prior posters have indicated, it will be too stressful for the child. For most children it should not be too stressful.[/quote]

Thanks for posting this.[/quote]

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