Grade-Level Tests (formerly known as Pre-Post Tests) for grades K-11 in Mathematics, Science, History and Social Science, and English (Reading and Writing) are aligned specifically and uniquely to the Virginia SOLs. Included is a classroom management system with a class matrix, time/sequence planner, answer key, and student response sheet for each grade in each content area. These instructional materials give specific and systematic focus as they assess each SOL. They are primarily designed to be given as intact tests. The materials were modeled after Dr. Flanagan's successful Literacy Passport Test (LPT) preparation products. Read the User Guide (available below) for additional information on these tests and how they can be used. These tests may be used to satisfy many of the SOA requirements for reporting and managing in addition to being a primary tool for diagnosis and remediation for all subjects at all grade levels.
The Simulation tests provide the student with a means to experience a test that resembles the State tests for grades 3, 5, 8, and for the high school end-of-course tests. The requirements spelled out in the State tests' blueprints are followed in detail, and the State's reporting categories for the SOLs are used. There are several instructional/diagnostic uses for these cumulative tests. Simulation tests at grades 3, 5, 8, and for high school end-of-course tests in all four content areas are available now. As with all our other tests, our Simulation tests have been revised to comply with the DOE's Teacher's Resource Guide in all subject areas.
These materials encourage on-going and/or periodic teacher evaluation of student SOL performance. In each content area at every grade level K-11, the booklets have a sufficient number of questions to reliably evaluate student achievement on individual SOLs (generally 200 - 300 test items per grade level in each content area; fewer in English, more in History/Social Science). These booklets are an excellent resource for not only the teacher but for others providing remediation after school, etc. including parents. These booklets provide ongoing diagnosis for remediation.
Recommendations for Using Tests for Higher Standards
Samples of each type of test are available in Adobe Acrobat .pdf format in these subject areas: