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Science


Instructional Worktexts


Boost students' success by targeting the Science VA SOLs

   

Grade Levels
How much time will it take to teach a complete level, including assessments, worktexts, and Building Stamina?

Whole class: 85 minutes weekly, year-round
Pull-out class: 55 minutes once a week for 4-6 months
Before/After school: 1 hour 2-3 times a week for 3-4 months
For intervention: Use selected lessons as needed

   

100% customized to the VA SOLs, Measuring Up® Science helps students meet challenging science standards and prepare for the Science Virginia SOL Assessment. Flexible enough to use in any science class or pull-out setting, it employs a proven four-part instructional model in each lesson: 1) focus on the VA SOLs, 2) Guided Instruction, 3) Apply the VA SOLs, and 4) Virginia SOL Assessment Practice.

  1. Focus on the VA SOLs


    Introduce the lesson content, taps prior skill knowledge, and lists the Science VA SOLs for the lesson

  2. Guided Instruction


    Provides VA SOLs instruction using a nonfiction science selection along with Guided Questions that focus students' learning

  3. Apply the VA SOLs


    Provides independent practice that applies VA SOLs knowledge and skills and requires students to think critically

  4. Virginia SOL Assessment Practice


    Wraps up each lesson with questions that mimic the Virginia SOL Assessment format.

Building Stamina™ sections


Includes questions that tap higher-order thinking skills to foster success on the Virginia SOL Assessment

Use Measuring Up® Science in conjunction with Measuring Up e-Path® to differentiate instruction for individuals or groups with the convenience of online assessments and automatic Personal Prescriptive Path® (P3) reports for each student.

  • Makes the best use of class time with 100% customization to the science VA SOLs
  • Helps students learn with a proven, research-based instructional model
  • Supports differentiated instruction with exclusive Personal Prescriptive Path (P3) reports

Sample Pages From Measuring Up for Virginia: Science

Table of Contents
Correlation Charts
Sample Lessons
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