Prince George County Public Schools Assessments

The Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) set the minimum expectations for what children should know and be able to do at the end of each course.  The assessments at the end of SOL-tested courses measure the success of students in meeting the minimum expectations in reading, writing, math, science, and social studies.  SOL assessments are administered in various courses between a student's 3rd and 12th grade year.  Each year, the Virginia Department of Education publishes School Quality Profiles for each district and school in the state.  Click here to view PGCPS School Quality Profiles.

 

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The Virginia Alternative Assessment Program (VAAP) is designed to assess achievement of students with significant cognitive disabilities.  In the past, the VAAP assessments have centered around a year-long collection of evidence that shows student achievement.  Students participating in the VAAP assessments will now be administered an online assessment in math, reading, and science.  Students in grades 3-8 who are participating in the VAAP are administered a VAAP assessment that is equivalent to the SOL assessment being administered to students of the same grade level.  However, students in grades 9-12 who are participating in the VAAP are only assessed once each in the content areas of math, reading, and science.  You can find more information about the new VAAP assessments by watching the 2022 VAAP Parent Video or reading the New VAAP Parent FAQ document.

 

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The Virginia Kindergarten Readiness Program (VKRP) is a statewide initiative focused on building a more comprehensive understanding of school readiness and success.  The VKRP is a multi-dimensional measure that partners with VALLSS to also include a focus on mathematics, social skills, and self-regulation.

The Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) allows educators to gain insights into students' abilities and opens a whole new realm of possibilities.  Teachers can tailor instruction to match how students learn, consider students for enrichment programs that pique their interest and challenge their thinking, and uncover gaps between student achievement and ability.

Star Reading and Star Math tests help educators foresee which students are on track to perform well on state summative assessments, giving teachers the information they need to intervene early and help get all students on track for success.

ACCESS for ELLs is the collective name for WIDA's suite of summative English proficiency assessments.  ACCESS is taken anually by English language learners in Kindergarten through Grade 12.