Virginia State Assessments · SOL, VAAP, and WIDA ACCESS

Virginia State Test Practice

Build Virginia assessment readiness with five focused practice sets covering SOL reading, mathematics, science, history, EOC courses, VAAP alternate assessment, WIDA ACCESS, and evidence-based reasoning.

Virginia state test practice sets

This Virginia State Test Practice page provides five short practice sets with 10 original multiple-choice questions each. The sets cover Virginia SOL Reading and Mathematics for Grades 3–8, Science, History and Social Science, Writing and End-of-Course assessments, VAAP alternate assessment, WIDA ACCESS, and integrated reasoning.

Programs and skills covered

  • Virginia SOL Reading and Mathematics practice for Grades 3–8
  • Virginia SOL Grade 5 and Grade 8 Science, Virginia Studies, Civics and Economics, Writing, and EOC practice
  • Virginia Alternate Assessment Program practice in Reading, Mathematics, and Science for eligible students
  • WIDA ACCESS, ACCESS for Kindergarten, WIDA Alternate ACCESS, and WIDA Screener context
  • TestNav, computer adaptive testing, blueprints, released items, accommodations, and participation guidance
  • Source-year verification, standards alignment, and supplemental-practice guidance

How to use this page

Complete one 10-question set at a time. Read the prompt carefully, use the evidence or mathematical model provided, select the best answer, and review the explanation after every question.

This is supplemental State Test Practice, State Assessment Practice, and Standardized Test Practice. It is not an official Virginia Department of Education item set, score report, blueprint, accessibility guide, IEP decision, or substitute for current state guidance.

Virginia assessment programs, tested grades, standards, formats, performance guidance, language proficiency procedures, and testing windows can change by source year. Check current Virginia SOL Assessment Program, SOL test administration and development, VAAP guidance, and Virginia English language proficiency assessment guidance before publishing or using a study guide.

For the broader Virginia assessment category, visit Virginia State Assessments or explore Elementary School Tests, Middle School Tests, and High School Tests.

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Virginia State Test Practice Questions

A 10-question Virginia state test practice set on virginia sol reading and mathematics, with answers and explanations.

Read each question carefully, use the passage, data, equation, standard, language context, or assessment information provided, choose one answer, and review the explanation after responding.

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1. QuestionMultiple choice

What do Virginia Standards of Learning establish for public schools?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is Minimum expectations for what students should know and be able to do at the end of a grade or course..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, standard, language domain, or Virginia assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: The VDOE describes SOL as minimum expectations for knowledge and skills in each grade or course.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, content standard, language domain, or assessment context described.

The VDOE describes SOL as minimum expectations for knowledge and skills in each grade or course.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

Which grade range is included in Virginia SOL Reading and Mathematics assessments?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is Grades 3–8.

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, standard, language domain, or Virginia assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: The Virginia Assessment Program lists Reading and Mathematics assessments for Grades 3–8.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, content standard, language domain, or assessment context described.

The Virginia Assessment Program lists Reading and Mathematics assessments for Grades 3–8.

3. QuestionMultiple choice

What is included in the Grade 5 Reading SOL assessment?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is An integrated reading and writing component..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, standard, language domain, or Virginia assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: The VDOE identifies an integrated reading and writing component as part of the Grade 5 Reading SOL assessment.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, content standard, language domain, or assessment context described.

The VDOE identifies an integrated reading and writing component as part of the Grade 5 Reading SOL assessment.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

What is included in the Grade 8 Reading SOL assessment?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is An integrated reading and writing component..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, standard, language domain, or Virginia assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: The VDOE identifies an integrated reading and writing component as part of the Grade 8 Reading SOL assessment.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, content standard, language domain, or assessment context described.

The VDOE identifies an integrated reading and writing component as part of the Grade 8 Reading SOL assessment.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

Which group contains Virginia mathematics End-of-Course SOL tests?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, standard, language domain, or Virginia assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: The Virginia SOL program lists Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II as mathematics EOC assessments.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, content standard, language domain, or assessment context described.

The Virginia SOL program lists Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II as mathematics EOC assessments.

6. QuestionMultiple choice

A passage explains that a student made a plan, checked evidence, and revised a conclusion. What is the main idea?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is Using evidence and revision can improve a conclusion..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, standard, language domain, or Virginia assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: The repeated actions show that evidence and revision support stronger conclusions.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, content standard, language domain, or assessment context described.

The repeated actions show that evidence and revision support stronger conclusions.

7. QuestionMultiple choice

What is the value of x in x + 18 = 31?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 13.

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, standard, language domain, or Virginia assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: Subtract 18 from both sides: 31 minus 18 equals 13.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, content standard, language domain, or assessment context described.

Subtract 18 from both sides: 31 minus 18 equals 13.

8. QuestionMultiple choice

Which detail is strongest evidence that a character is responsible?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is The character returns the borrowed book on the promised date..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, standard, language domain, or Virginia assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: Returning the book on time directly supports the claim about responsibility.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, content standard, language domain, or assessment context described.

Returning the book on time directly supports the claim about responsibility.

9. QuestionMultiple choice

How does a computer adaptive Reading or Mathematics assessment respond to student performance?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is It can customize later questions based on earlier responses..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, standard, language domain, or Virginia assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: The VDOE explains that computer adaptive testing customizes the assessment based on responses.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, content standard, language domain, or assessment context described.

The VDOE explains that computer adaptive testing customizes the assessment based on responses.

10. QuestionMultiple choice

What is a useful reason to review Virginia SOL practice items before a test?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is They introduce online navigation, tools, item formats, and the appearance of the assessment..

  1. Read the task: Identify the important passage, numbers, data, standard, language domain, or Virginia assessment detail.
  2. Apply the skill: VDOE practice items help students become familiar with the online testing experience and item formats.
  3. Check the response: Make sure the answer matches the evidence, calculation, content standard, language domain, or assessment context described.

VDOE practice items help students become familiar with the online testing experience and item formats.

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Frequently asked questions about Virginia State Test Practice

Which grades take Virginia SOL Reading and Mathematics?

Current Virginia Assessment Program information lists Reading and Mathematics assessments for Grades 3–8.

Which Virginia SOL science tests are listed?

The current SOL program lists Grade 5 Science and Grade 8 Science, along with science EOC courses such as Biology, Chemistry, and Earth Science.

What is VAAP?

VAAP is Virginia’s alternate assessment for eligible students with the most significant cognitive disabilities in Grades 3–8 and high school, based on Virginia Essentialized Standards of Learning.

What does WIDA ACCESS measure?

It measures English language proficiency across listening, speaking, reading, and writing for identified English learners in Grades K–12. Virginia also identifies ACCESS for Kindergarten and WIDA Alternate ACCESS.

Are these official Virginia assessment questions?

No. These are original supplemental practice questions. Use Virginia Department of Education and WIDA resources for current blueprints, testing calendars, accessibility supports, score information, and participation requirements.