MATHEMATICS: 

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The Standards of Learning and the Curriculum Framework comprise the Mathematics content that teachers in Virginia are expected to teach and students are expected to learn. Test blueprints provide information on how SOL assessments are constructed. 

The Mathematics Instructional Plans (MIPs, 2016 Standards) align instruction with the standards and cover the essential understandings, knowledge, and skills found in the curriculum framework.

SOL Practice Items (based on the 2016 Mathematics SOL) provide examples of state assessment items.

As communicated in Superintendent’s Memo #135-22, beginning in spring 2023, the grades 3-8 reading and mathematics computer adaptive Standards of Learning (SOL) tests may also include off-grade-level content to meet the requirements of 2021 legislation (HB2027 and SB1357). Each test will primarily include test items that assess content at the student’s grade level; however, based on the student’s responses to the on-grade-level items during the test, the student may also be administered some items that assess content that is one grade level below or above the student’s grade level. A student’s proficiency level, and thus the pass/fail status, on the SOL tests will be determined by their responses to on-grade-level items only. However, if off-grade items are administered, the student’s responses to those items will be reflected in the vertical scaled score that is used in determining the student’s growth. 

The grade 8 reading and mathematics computer adaptive SOL tests will only deliver items at or below grade level, and students who meet the criteria for a paper test will only be administered test items that assess SOL content aligned with the grade level of the test. Items measuring grade 2 SOL content were field tested, or tried out with students, for the first time in fall 2023; therefore, these items will not be available for administration to students as items that contribute to the student’s score until the 2023-2024 school year. 

SOL TEst Blueprints (2016 Standards)

Mathematics Formula Sheets and Mathematics Tools 

middle school formula sheet

Middle School Mathematics Formula Sheet

In preparation for the implementation of grades 3-8 reading and mathematics growth assessments and SOL assessments where students may be administered test items that assess content below or above their current grade level, a new Middle School Mathematics Formula Sheet has been developed. The formula sheet contains formulas from grades 6-8 mathematics that students may use in solving mathematics problems. This new formula sheet replaces the current formula sheets which are available by grade level. Beginning with the fall 2022 grades 5-8 growth assessments and the spring 2023 SOL tests, the new Middle School Mathematics Formula Sheet will appear as an exhibit in an online mathematics test when a student receives a test item at the grade level that allows a formula sheet. Note that no change in the formula sheet will occur in the fall 2022 grades 6-8 SOL tests; the grade-specific formula sheet will appear in the exhibit window. 

Teachers are encouraged to use this new formula sheet throughout the school year during instruction. The formula sheet will appear as an exhibit in an online mathematics test when a student receives a test item at the grade level that allows a formula sheet. In addition to the appropriate Desmos Virginia calculator appearing in the toolbar of the online testing software when a calculator can be used on the test item, additional mathematics tools (e.g., protractor) will appear on a student’s testing toolbar when the student receives a test item that is based on the grade level and SOL where the tool would usually be available. 

formula sheets and ancillary test materials

Information regarding the VDOE Growth Assessments is reflected on our Growth Assessments page. 

Use the Desmos Virginia calculators to model solving contextual problems and with other calculator-allowable math content. The expectation of our division is ongoing Desmos integration. Desmos calculators do not replace teaching students how to engage in the process goals for mathematics. It is important that our students have exposure to the Virginia version of the Desmos calculator as our students will have these calculators embedded in our assessment platform, MasteryConnect, and on applicable Standards of Learning (SOL) tests. 

2023 Mathematics Standards of Learning

The 2023 Mathematics Standards of Learning were approved by the Virginia Board of Education on August 31, 2023. The 2023 Mathematics Standards of Learning represent "best in class" standards and comprise the mathematics content that teachers in Virginia are expected to teach and students are expected to learn. The 2023 Mathematics Standards of Learning will be fully implemented during the 2024-2025 school year.

2023 Mathematics Standards of Learning Documents:

NEW! Exemplar 2023 sol instructional resources

The following resources are exemplars that are aligned with the 2023 Mathematics Standards of Learning. These lessons are intended to provide examples of resources that may inform the development and review of highly qualified instructional materials. Phase I of textbook review is in progress and divisions will be able to review and provide public feedback on the proposed Phase I BOE Approved Textbooks via the VDOE website after the March 2024 Board of Education meeting. Phase II of the textbook review process will begin in summer 2024.

For additional information regarding the exemplar Mathematics Instructional Plans, please review this video. 

Exemplar 2023 SOL Instructional Resources