POST SOL SURVEY World History up to 1500 - 16

This survey is designed to collect useful information about the preparation and actual SOL. Please DO NOT SHARE ANY SPECIFICS about the actual questions or specific details about the test itself.


  1. Please indicate the course level you are enrolled in below:
    Standard
    Academic/Advanced
    Honors


  1. Please indicate how long it took you to complete your test.(estimate)
    Less than 30 mins
    30-45 mins
    45-60 mins
    60-75 mins
    more than 75 mins


  1. Rate the overall difficulty of the test for you
    Very easy
    Easy
    Average
    Difficult
    Very difficult


  1. Overall, how prepared did you feel for the test?
    Very Prepared
    Prepared
    Average
    Not Prepared
    In NO WAY was I prepared


  1. What grade do you think you would receive if letter grades were assigned?
    A B C D F


  1. Did the test reflect what was taught in the course?
    Yes
    No


  1. Did YOUR CLASS spend enough time reviewing for the SOL test?
    Yes
    No


  1. Did YOU spend enough time reviewing for the SOL test?
    Yes
    No


  1. Rank 1st, 2nd + 3rd, the usefulness of the following review activities materials/activities:
        1 2 3
    Online Practice tests  
    In Class Practice  
    Review Packets  


  1. Which topics or subjects that were on the test were adequately covered in class?
    WHI.1 Skills in historical research and geographical analysis(maps, major geographic features, human migration)
    WH I.2 Early development of humankind from the Paleolithic Era to the agricultural revolution(hunter hatherers, technological advancements, archeology)
    WHI.3 Ancient river valley civilizations, including Egypt, Mesopotamia, the Indus River Valley, and China and the civilizations of the Hebrews, Phoenicians, and Kush
    WH I.4 Persia, India, and China in terms of chronology, geography, social structures, government, economy, religion, and contributions to later civilizations
    WH I.5 Ancient Greece + Alexander and Hellenistic Age
    WH I.6 Ancient Rome
    WH I.7 Byzantine Empire and Russia
    WH I.8 Islamic civilization from about 600 to 1000 A.D.(founding, spread, major ideas)
    WH I.9 Western Europe during the Middle Ages from about 500 to 1000 A.D
    WH I.10 Eastern Hemisphere(African Empires, japan, Later China)
    WH I.11 Western Hemisphere, including the Mayan, Aztec, and Incan(Mesoamerica)
    WH I.12 Late medieval period in Euopre(Rise of England/France, Crusades, High Middle Ages)
    WH I.13 Renaissance


  1. Which topics or subjects that were on the test WERE NOT adequately covered in class?
    WHI.1 Skills in historical research and geographical analysis(maps, major geographic features, human migration)
    WH I.2 Early development of humankind from the Paleolithic Era to the agricultural revolution(hunter hatherers, technological advancements, archeology)
    WHI.3 Ancient river valley civilizations, including Egypt, Mesopotamia, the Indus River Valley, and China and the civilizations of the Hebrews, Phoenicians, and Kush
    WH I.4 Persia, India, and China in terms of chronology, geography, social structures, government, economy, religion, and contributions to later civilizations
    WH I.5 Ancient Greece + Alexander and Hellenistic Age
    WH I.6 Ancient Rome
    WH I.7 Byzantine Empire and Russia
    WH I.8 Islamic civilization from about 600 to 1000 A.D.(founding, spread, major ideas)
    WH I.9 Western Europe during the Middle Ages from about 500 to 1000 A.D
    WH I.10 Eastern Hemisphere(African Empires, japan, Later China)
    WH I.11 Western Hemisphere, including the Mayan, Aztec, and Incan(Mesoamerica)
    WH I.12 Late medieval period in Euopre(Rise of England/France, Crusades, High Middle Ages)
    WH I.13 Renaissance


  1. Which topics or subjects below do you feel you know the MOST about?
    WHI.1 Skills in historical research and geographical analysis(maps, major geographic features, human migration)
    WH I.2 Early development of humankind from the Paleolithic Era to the agricultural revolution(hunter hatherers, technological advancements, archeology)
    WHI.3 Ancient river valley civilizations, including Egypt, Mesopotamia, the Indus River Valley, and China and the civilizations of the Hebrews, Phoenicians, and Kush
    WH I.4 Persia, India, and China in terms of chronology, geography, social structures, government, economy, religion, and contributions to later civilizations
    WH I.5 Ancient Greece + Alexander and Hellenistic Age
    WH I.6 Ancient Rome
    WH I.7 Byzantine Empire and Russia
    WH I.8 Islamic civilization from about 600 to 1000 A.D.(founding, spread, major ideas)
    WH I.9 Western Europe during the Middle Ages from about 500 to 1000 A.D
    WH I.10 Eastern Hemisphere(African Empires, japan, Later China)
    WH I.11 Western Hemisphere, including the Mayan, Aztec, and Incan(Mesoamerica)
    WH I.12 Late medieval period in Euopre(Rise of England/France, Crusades, High Middle Ages)
    WH I.13 Renaissance


  1. Which topics or subjects below do you feel you know the LEAST about?
    WHI.1 Skills in historical research and geographical analysis(maps, major geographic features, human migration)
    WH I.2 Early development of humankind from the Paleolithic Era to the agricultural revolution(hunter hatherers, technological advancements, archeology)
    WHI.3 Ancient river valley civilizations, including Egypt, Mesopotamia, the Indus River Valley, and China and the civilizations of the Hebrews, Phoenicians, and Kush
    WH I.4 Persia, India, and China in terms of chronology, geography, social structures, government, economy, religion, and contributions to later civilizations
    WH I.5 Ancient Greece + Alexander and Hellenistic Age
    WH I.6 Ancient Rome
    WH I.7 Byzantine Empire and Russia
    WH I.8 Islamic civilization from about 600 to 1000 A.D.(founding, spread, major ideas)
    WH I.9 Western Europe during the Middle Ages from about 500 to 1000 A.D
    WH I.10 Eastern Hemisphere(African Empires, japan, Later China)
    WH I.11 Western Hemisphere, including the Mayan, Aztec, and Incan(Mesoamerica)
    WH I.12 Late medieval period in Euopre(Rise of England/France, Crusades, High Middle Ages)
    WH I.13 Renaissance


  1. What could you as a STUDENT have done to better prepare or review for the SOL test?


  1. What could the TEACHER have done to better prepare for the SOL test?


  1. What advice to have to give students taking this test next year?


  1. Is there anything else you'd like to share about the SOL test with your teacher(that is appropriate for school please)?


  1. What do you think you got # wise? How many questions do you think you got correct out of the 60 that counted





Mr. Lindsay
Social Studies Teacher
Albemarle High School
Charlottesville, VA