Virginia SOL

Instructions for Online Test

Introduction

Test questions presented one at a time Multiple choice To select answers using the mouse, put the

pointer over an answer and click once To select answers using the keyboard, simply

type the letter that corresponds to your answer (example, tap “A” to select answer “A”)

Sample Question Screen

Tool Bar

Navigation Bar

Navigation

Navigation buttons appear at the bottom of the screen

Scroll down if you don’t see them – the scroll bar is on the right side of the window

Navigation Buttons

Back returns to the previous screen Next goes to the next question Reset clears your answer if you change

your mind Review marks a question to return to later To unmark, click on Review again

Go to…

Go to… Brings up a list of all questions and shows

whether or not you answered them Shows the ones you marked for review “Not Answered” means question has NOT

been answered Blank means question has been answered

Go to…

Tools

If tools are available, click on the appropriate icon at the top of the screen

For help with a tool, click on the help icon

Eliminate Choice

Highlighter

Straightedge

Eraser Ruler

HelpReturn to Answer Mode

Return to Answer

If you clicked on any of the other tools, click here so that you can answer the question.

Help

Help button Click on the Button on which you

need more information

Eliminate Choice

Use to mark choices you don’t wish to consider

Eliminate as many choices as you want Click on the Eliminate Choice Tool Cursor becomes a red X Then click on the choice you believe is not

correct To remove, click on Eliminate Choice tool

again; then click on again on the answer

Eliminate Choice

Highlighter

Eraser

Ruler

Exhibits

Straight Edge

When you finish…

Click on the Go to… button Check to make sure all your questions are answered Click on Submit to send your test for scoring Click on Exit Test to close

Don’t Worry...

Don’t worry – if you click on Submit and decide you aren’t really ready, it gives you a last chance to change your mind!!

Don’t Worry… If you click on Exit Test, and you forgot to submit

your test… it gives you one more chance to review or to submit your answers!