Student Assessment

Parent & Caregiver Resources for Virginia Assessments

Find information about Growth Assessments, Computer Adaptive Testing (CAT), and resources to support students.

Virginia SOL Assessment Program

Standards of Learning (SOL) tests measure the success of students in meeting the Board of Education’s expectations for learning and achievement. All items on SOL tests are reviewed by Virginia classroom teachers for accuracy and fairness, and teachers also assist the Virginia Board of Education in setting proficiency standards for the tests.

SOL Practice Items (All Subjects)

The Practice Items are test items grouped by content area and grade level or course available for use by teachers, parents, and students in Virginia. They serve as examples of the types of online test items, including technology-enhanced items (TEI), that are presented to students during an online state assessment. 

National Assessment of Educational Progress

The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as The Nation’s Report Card, is a national measure of student achievement that is taken by samplings of students in each state and nationwide. 

Virginia English Language Proficiency Assessments

As required in Section 1111 (b) (7) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), school divisions must annually assess the English language proficiency of all English learner (EL) students K-12.