Chronology of the History and Social Science Standards of Learning
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Chronology of the History and Social Science Standards of
Learning
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2 The Virginia Standards of Learning Program In 1995, the
Virginia Board of Education took an important step to raise the
expectations for all students in public schools by adopting new
Standards of Learning in the areas of English, mathematics, history
and social science, science, and computer/technology. reasonable
targets expectations accountable The Virginia Standards of Learning
set reasonable targets and expectations for what teachers are
expected to teach and what students are expected to learn. These
academic standards are used to inform parents and teachers of what
students are learning and to make schools accountable for teaching
the content found in the Standards of Learning. Two Components of
the Standards of Learning Program Standards of Learning Standards
of Learning Assessment
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3 Standards of Learning Educational Reform in Virginia
Standards of Learning Content standards since mid-1980s 1995
revised SOL approved for the four core areas academic rigorous
measurable jargon-free Standards of Learning Review Schedule
Pursuant to legislation from the 2000 Virginia General Assembly,
the Board of Education established a seven- year cycle for review
of the Standards of Learning.
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4 2008 History and Social Science Standards of Learning Review
Process The Standards of Quality require the Board of Education
(BOE) to review the Standards of Learning on a regular schedule The
History and Social Science Standards of Learning were revised in
1995, in 2001, and again in 2008 Following first review, the
proposed History and Social Science SOL were placed on the VDOE Web
site for review and public comment A series of public hearings were
held as prescribed the BOE January 2007 the BOE approves and adopts
the History and Social Science SOL
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5 2008 History and Social Science Standards of Learning Review
Process In writing the 2008 History and Social Science Standards of
Learning and the Curriculum Framework, the following were
considered: Solicited online comments from stakeholders, including
teachers, parents, and administrators Selected a review committee
that consisted of recommended individuals solicited from school
divisions as well as other stakeholder groups (representatives from
professional organizations, universities, etc.) Met with the review
committee; Received additional comment from academic experts
throughout the summer; Developed a draft of the proposed revised
History and Social Science Standards of Learning.
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6 2008 History and Social Science Standards of Learning
Revision Major Elements Edits to enhance clarity, specificity,
rigor, alignment of skills and content, and a reflection of the
current academic research and practice; Emphasis on encouragement
of civic participation and increased knowledge of local and state
government; Addition of events relating to history, geography,
economics, and civics since the 2001 revision; and Increase in
international and global emphasis.
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7 2008 History and Social Science Standards of Learning
Schedule of Implementation January 2008 BOE approved and adopted
the 2008 History and Social Science Standards of Learning July 2008
BOE approved and adopted the 2008 History and Social Science
Standards of Learning Curriculum Framework 2009-2010 SOL Field test
items aligned to the 2008 History and Social Science Standards of
Learning 2010 - 2011 - Full implementation of new SOL
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8 Key Changes in the 2008 History and Social Science Standards
of Learning Kindergarten Grade 3 Contributions of selected
individuals recognized Relationships between the environment and
different cultures acknowledged Local government and communities
introduced Additional economics skills added Virginia Studies The
study of archaeology introduced Virginia Indian heritage recognized
Everyday life in colonial Virginia described Social impact of Civil
War on selected communities recognized Contributions of past and
contemporary leaders acknowledged
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9 United States History to 1865 Additional economics skills
added The study of archaeology expanded The historical development
of the Constitution described Reconstruction content moved from
United States History to 1865 to United States History: 1865 to the
Present United States History: 1865 to the Present Additional
economics skills added Reconstruction content moved from United
States History to 1865 to United States History: 1865 to the
Present Impact of international trade and globalization from World
War II to the present added Twentieth and twenty-first century
citizens who influenced America identified Key Changes in the 2008
History and Social Science Standards of Learning
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10 Civics and Economics Importance of student participation in
civic life recognized Impact of international issues and events on
local decision making described Importance of participation in the
state and local political process acknowledged World History and
Geography to 1500 A.D. (C.E.) Additional economics skills added
History, geography, and contributions of early civilizations
reviewed Key Changes in the 2008 History and Social Science
Standards of Learning
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11 World History and Geography: 1500 A.D.(C.E.) to the Present
Additional economics skills added Latin American history expanded
Additional world leaders included Impact of terrorism recognized
World Geography Sources of geographic inquiry expanded to include
new technological advances Importance of physical environment on
regional landscapes recognized Concept of region reviewed and
updated Key Changes in the 2008 History and Social Science
Standards of Learning
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12 Virginia and United States History Additional economics
skills added Economic and political life in colonies described
Multiple causes of the Civil War presented Social impact of Civil
War on selected communities recognized Contributions of past and
contemporary leaders acknowledged Impact of presidents since 1988
on foreign policy added Contemporary issues recognized Key Changes
in the 2008 History and Social Science Standards of Learning
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13 Virginia and United States Government Additional economics
skills added The role of selected individuals in developing
Virginia and United States constitutional governments expanded
Impact of internet-based communications on elections recognized The
importance of student participation in civic life recognized The
importance of participation in the state and local political
process acknowledged Key Changes in the 2008 History and Social
Science Standards of Learning
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14 2008 History and Social Science Online Resources Standards
of Learning SOL Curriculum Framework SOL Enhanced Scope and
Sequence Assessment Information SOL Maps and Documents for History
and Social Science Web sites for: K-3, Virginias First People,
Mali, Virginia Studies, United States History, Global Learning,
Archaeology: Ice Age Discoveries, and Everyday Civics Virginia on
iTunes U Professional Development Opportunities
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16 2008 History and Social Science Standards of Learning
Curriculum Framework The Curriculum Framework amplifies the
Standards of Learning by defining the content understandings,
knowledge, and skills that are measured by the Standards of
Learning assessments. Each Standard of Learning includes at least
one framework page divided into four columns that include:
essential understandings; essential questions; essential knowledge;
and essential skills.
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17 The Enhanced Sample Scope and Sequence provides sample
instructional activities, sample assessments, follow-up extensions,
and related resources.
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18 Test Blueprints The blueprints serve as a guide to teachers,
parents, and students in that they show Standards of Learning
covered by a test, reporting categories of test items, number of
test items, and general information about how the test questions
are constructed. Assessment Resources at:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/sol/released_tests/index.s
html
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19 Virginia Studies Blueprint Summary Table
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20 Sample Released Items Based on the 2008 History and Social
Science Standards of Learning Civics and Economics Sample Item
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21 Map Resources for Virginia Studies Documents of American
History
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22 Teaching and Learning Virginia K3 History and Social Science
Standards of Learning Virginias First People Past and Present
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23 Virginia Studies Ready Resources for the Classroom Mali
Ancient Crossroads of Africa
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24 United States History Connecting the Past to the Present
Global Learning Virginia Standards of Learning
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25 Ice Age Discoveries Recent Archaeology Discoveries Everyday
Civics
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26 Virginia on iTunes U
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27 Virginia on iTunes U
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28 Geography Connects An Online Course Professional Development
Opportunities
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29 Thank you! Please contact us if we can be of any further
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