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Key Facts: Virginia SOL Exam

0-600

SOL scaled score range

VDOE SOL Test Scoring and Performance Reports

400

minimum acceptable proficiency score

VDOE SOL Test Scoring and Performance Reports

500

advanced proficiency score

VDOE SOL Test Scoring and Performance Reports

Untimed

Virginia Assessment Program tests are untimed

VDOE Spring and Summer 2026 Test Implementation Manual

TestNav

online testing application used for SOL tests

VDOE Virginia SOL Assessment Program

CAT

online grades 3-8 reading and mathematics tests are computer adaptive

VDOE Virginia SOL Assessment Program

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original practice questions in this SOL set

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Virginia SOL assessments are VDOE-administered school assessments aligned to the Standards of Learning for Virginia Public Schools. Tested areas include grades 3-8 reading and mathematics, science in grades 5 and 8, Virginia Studies, Civics and Economics, EOC reading and writing, EOC mathematics, EOC science, and EOC history/social science. SOL scores use a 0-600 scale, with 400 as the minimum acceptable proficiency level and 500 as advanced proficiency. VAP assessments are untimed and are primarily administered online in TestNav through Virginia school divisions.

Sample Virginia SOL Practice Questions

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1Passage: 'The creek behind Lena's school once overflowed with litter after every storm. This year, students tested the water, planted grasses along the bank, and posted signs asking neighbors to keep trash out of the drains.' Which sentence best states the central idea?
A.Students took practical steps to improve a local waterway.
B.Storms always cause creeks to overflow in school neighborhoods.
C.Signs are the best way to teach neighbors about drains.
D.Water testing is more important than planting grasses.
Explanation: The passage focuses on a problem with the creek and several student actions to address it. Testing water, planting grasses, and posting signs all support the broader idea that students worked to improve the waterway.
2Passage: 'Before the recital, Jonah rubbed his palms on his pants, took three slow breaths, and whispered the first line of the song to himself.' What can the reader most reasonably infer?
A.Jonah is preparing himself to perform.
B.Jonah forgot every word of the song.
C.Jonah wants to leave the recital early.
D.Jonah has already finished singing.
Explanation: The clues show Jonah managing nerves and rehearsing right before a recital. A reasonable inference combines those details with the setting: he is getting ready to perform.
3Sentence: 'The directions were concise, so the class finished the experiment without confusion.' What does 'concise' most nearly mean?
A.brief and clear
B.decorated with pictures
C.spoken in a quiet voice
D.impossible to follow
Explanation: The result, finishing without confusion, suggests that the directions were short enough and clear enough to use easily. In context, 'concise' means brief and clear.
4Which detail best supports the conclusion that a character is responsible?
A.She returned the library book before the due date.
B.She chose a blue notebook for science class.
C.She enjoyed sitting near the window.
D.She wondered whether the story would be funny.
Explanation: Returning a book before it is due directly shows follow-through and care for an obligation. Text evidence should connect clearly to the conclusion it supports.
5A passage first explains that many students arrive at school too sleepy to focus. It then describes a school schedule change that gives students a later start time. Which text structure is mainly used?
A.problem and solution
B.compare and contrast
C.chronological biography
D.classification only
Explanation: The passage identifies a problem, sleepy students, and then describes a solution, a later start time. That organization is problem and solution.
6In a story, the narrator says, 'I could not wait to show Grandma the crooked birdhouse I built, even if the roof leaned like a tired hat.' What does the comparison mainly show?
A.The birdhouse is imperfect but described with affection.
B.The narrator dislikes building things with wood.
C.Grandma asked for a birdhouse with a flat roof.
D.The birdhouse is too dangerous for birds to use.
Explanation: The simile emphasizes the roof's crooked shape in a playful way. The narrator is excited to show it, so the description suggests affection despite imperfection.
7Which question is most useful for determining an author's purpose in an informational article?
A.What does the author want readers to learn or do?
B.How many paragraphs does the article contain?
C.Which sentence has the longest word?
D.What color would make the page more attractive?
Explanation: Author's purpose concerns the reason for writing, such as informing, persuading, explaining, or entertaining. Asking what the author wants readers to learn or do addresses that purpose directly.
8Two passages discuss school gardens. Passage 1 says gardens help students learn science by observing plants. Passage 2 says gardens help cafeterias serve fresher vegetables. Which statement best compares the passages?
A.Both support school gardens, but they emphasize different benefits.
B.Both argue that cafeterias should stop serving vegetables.
C.Passage 1 is about sports, while Passage 2 is about music.
D.Passage 2 rejects every claim made in Passage 1.
Explanation: Both passages are favorable toward school gardens. The first emphasizes learning science, while the second emphasizes food quality.
9Which sentence uses the most precise verb?
A.The hawk glided over the field.
B.The hawk went over the field.
C.The hawk did over the field.
D.The hawk was over the field.
Explanation: 'Glided' precisely shows smooth movement through the air. Precise verbs give readers a clearer image than general verbs such as 'went' or 'was.'
10Which sentence is written correctly?
A.The results of the survey were surprising.
B.The results of the survey was surprising.
C.The results of the survey is surprising.
D.The results of the survey be surprising.
Explanation: The plural subject 'results' requires the plural verb 'were.' The phrase 'of the survey' does not change the number of the subject.

About the Virginia SOL Exam

The Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) Assessments measure whether Virginia public school students meet Board of Education expectations in tested grades and courses. The Virginia Assessment Program includes SOL reading, mathematics, science, history/social science, writing, and end-of-course assessments. Most SOL tests are delivered online in TestNav with multiple-choice and technology-enhanced items; grades 3-8 reading and mathematics use computer adaptive testing, and Grade 5, Grade 8, and EOC Reading include Integrated Reading and Writing components.

Assessment

Question counts vary by grade, subject, and course. VDOE blueprints include examples such as Grade 3 Mathematics online CAT with 30 operational items, 4 field-test items, and 6 additional adaptive items; Grade 8 Mathematics online CAT with 44 operational items, 5 field-test items, and 6 additional adaptive items; Grade 8 Reading online CAT with 31 operational items, 6 field-test items, 5 additional adaptive items, and a separate Integrated Reading and Writing component; EOC Reading with 45 operational items, 8 field-test items, and a separate Integrated Reading and Writing component; Civics and Economics with 40 operational and 10 field-test items; and Virginia and United States History with 50 operational and 10 field-test items. English writing is a two-part assessment that includes multiple-choice/technology-enhanced items and an essay or writing prompt.

Time Limit

Untimed. The Spring and Summer 2026 Test Implementation Manual states that VAP assessments are untimed and that students should be afforded as much time as needed to complete the test, with schools scheduling sessions early enough to allow completion during the school day.

Passing Score

Scaled score 0-600; 400 represents the minimum level of acceptable proficiency and 500 represents advanced proficiency. Grades 3-8 reading and mathematics use Pass/Advanced, Pass/Proficient, Fail/Basic, and Fail/Below Basic; science, history, and most EOC tests use Pass/Advanced, Pass/Proficient, and Fail/Does Not Meet.

Exam Fee

No direct student registration fee; SOL assessments are state administered through Virginia public schools and school divisions as part of the Virginia Assessment Program. (Virginia Department of Education (VDOE))

Virginia SOL Exam Content Outline

Broad SOL coverage

Reading

Literary and informational comprehension, vocabulary, word analysis, inferences, theme, central idea, author's craft, text structure, argument evaluation, and evidence selection for grades 3-8 and EOC Reading.

Broad SOL coverage

Writing and Integrated Reading and Writing

Revision, editing, grammar, punctuation, sentence clarity, organization, formal style, evidence-based writing, and reading-to-write tasks connected to Grade 5, Grade 8, and EOC Reading components.

Broad SOL coverage

Mathematics

Number and number sense, computation, proportional reasoning, geometry, measurement, probability, statistics, patterns, functions, algebra, equations, inequalities, and EOC Algebra I readiness.

Broad SOL coverage

Science

Scientific investigation, variables, data interpretation, matter, energy, force and motion, electricity, Earth and space systems, watersheds, cells, genetics, natural selection, ecology, and Biology EOC readiness.

Broad SOL coverage

History, Social Science, Civics, and Economics

Virginia geography and history, founding documents, constitutional principles, federalism, civic life, economics, historical chronology, source analysis, political cartoons, Reconstruction, and Virginia and U.S. History EOC readiness.

How to Pass the Virginia SOL Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Scaled score 0-600; 400 represents the minimum level of acceptable proficiency and 500 represents advanced proficiency. Grades 3-8 reading and mathematics use Pass/Advanced, Pass/Proficient, Fail/Basic, and Fail/Below Basic; science, history, and most EOC tests use Pass/Advanced, Pass/Proficient, and Fail/Does Not Meet.
  • Assessment: Question counts vary by grade, subject, and course. VDOE blueprints include examples such as Grade 3 Mathematics online CAT with 30 operational items, 4 field-test items, and 6 additional adaptive items; Grade 8 Mathematics online CAT with 44 operational items, 5 field-test items, and 6 additional adaptive items; Grade 8 Reading online CAT with 31 operational items, 6 field-test items, 5 additional adaptive items, and a separate Integrated Reading and Writing component; EOC Reading with 45 operational items, 8 field-test items, and a separate Integrated Reading and Writing component; Civics and Economics with 40 operational and 10 field-test items; and Virginia and United States History with 50 operational and 10 field-test items. English writing is a two-part assessment that includes multiple-choice/technology-enhanced items and an essay or writing prompt.
  • Time limit: Untimed. The Spring and Summer 2026 Test Implementation Manual states that VAP assessments are untimed and that students should be afforded as much time as needed to complete the test, with schools scheduling sessions early enough to allow completion during the school day.
  • Exam fee: No direct student registration fee; SOL assessments are state administered through Virginia public schools and school divisions as part of the Virginia Assessment Program.

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  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
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Virginia SOL Study Tips from Top Performers

1Review the SOL standards and blueprint for the exact grade or EOC course you will take; item counts and reporting categories vary by test.
2For reading, answer from the passage first, then use outside knowledge only if the question allows it.
3For integrated reading and writing, identify the claim, choose the strongest text evidence, and explain the evidence in your own words.
4For mathematics, write equations or diagrams before calculating, and check whether the answer fits the situation and units.
5For science, identify the independent variable, dependent variable, controls, and data pattern before choosing a conclusion.
6For history and civics, connect each quote, map, chart, or cartoon to its historical context and point of view.
7Use VDOE TestNav practice items so the online tools and technology-enhanced item formats are familiar before test day.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the official name of the Virginia SOL tests?

VDOE refers to them as Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) assessments or SOL tests within the Virginia Assessment Program.

Which subjects and courses are tested by SOL assessments?

The VDOE SOL program includes grades 3-8 reading and mathematics, grade 5 science, grade 8 science, Virginia Studies, Civics and Economics, EOC Reading, EOC Writing, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, World Geography, World History and Geography courses, and Virginia and United States History.

Are Virginia SOL tests online?

Yes. VDOE states that SOL tests are completed by Virginia public school students using TestNav, with paper tests for students who meet criteria. Grades 3-8 reading and mathematics online SOL tests are computer adaptive.

How are SOL tests scored?

SOL test performance is reported on a 0-600 scale. A scaled score of 400 is the minimum acceptable proficiency level, and 500 represents advanced proficiency.

How many questions are on an SOL test?

The number varies by test. VDOE blueprints specify operational, field-test, and sometimes additional adaptive items for each grade or course. For example, Civics and Economics has 40 operational items and 10 field-test items, while Virginia and U.S. History has 50 operational items and 10 field-test items.

Are SOL tests timed?

No. The VDOE Spring and Summer 2026 Test Implementation Manual states that VAP assessments are untimed and students should have as much time as needed to complete the test.

Is there a direct fee for students to take SOL tests?

No direct student registration fee is listed for SOL assessments. They are state administered through Virginia public schools and school divisions as part of the Virginia Assessment Program.