Revision of the 2016 Mathematics Standards of Learning
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2023 Mathematics Standards of Learning
The 2023 Mathematics Standards of Learning were approved by the Virginia Board of Education on August 31, 2023. The 2023 Mathematics Standards of Learning represent "best in class" standards and comprise the mathematics content that teachers in Virginia are expected to teach and students are expected to learn. The 2023 Mathematics Standards of Learning will be fully implemented during the 2024-2025 school year.
2023 Mathematics Standards of Learning Documents
For more information, refer to the 2023 Mathematics Standards of Learning webpage.
Revision of the 2016 Mathematics Standards of Learning
The Code of Virginia requires a review of Virginia’s Standards of Learning every seven years. The 2016 Mathematics Standards of Learning were adopted in 2016 and are scheduled for review in 2022-2023.
Timeline for the Development and Revision of the Mathematics Standards of Learning
On June 15, 2023, the Virginia Board of Education accepted the proposed 2023 Mathematics Standards of Learning on first review. An overview of revisions document, based on the June 2023 draft standards, was also presented to the Board of Education. An updated revision and implementation timeline, included in the Board of Education agenda item, is shown below.
- June 2023: Draft of the proposed 2023 Mathematics Standards of Learning presented to the Board of Education for first review
- July - August 2023: Public hearings held as prescribed by the Board of Education; Department of Education staff reviews statewide public comment and make edits, as necessary.
- August/September 2023: Anticipated approval of the 2023 Mathematics Standards of Learning
- 2024 - 2025 School Year: Full implementation of the 2023 Mathematics Standards of Learning
Public Hearings and Public Comment regarding the proposed Mathematics SOL
The Board seeks comments to acquire quality feedback to help Virginia create best in class Standards for the children of the Commonwealth. Public comment regarding the proposed 2023 Mathematics Standards of Learning may be offered through public hearings or the online public comment form through August 11, 2023.
Public Hearings – In-Person
Each in-person public hearing will begin at 6:30 p.m. Registration of speakers will begin at 6:00 p.m. Speakers will have three minutes to speak and should bring copies of their comments for the Board of Education. The public hearings will be held at the following locations:
- July 27, 2023
Public Hearing – Fredericksburg
Germanna Community College, Fredericksburg Area Campus, V. Earl Dickinson Building (SP1), 10000 Germanna Point Drive, Fredericksburg, Virginia 22408 (Room #212)
- July 31, 2023
Public Hearing - Hampton
Peninsula Virginia Community College, 600 Butler Farm Road, Suite A, Hampton, Virginia 23666 (Conference Center Room #1301)
- *New Date!* August 10, 2023 (changed from August 3, 2023)
Public Hearing - Abingdon
Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, One Partnership Circle, Abingdon, Virginia 24212 (Executive Auditorium, Room #134)
- August 8, 2023
Public Hearing - Winchester
Laurel Ridge Community College, Middletown Campus, Corron Community Development Center, 173 Skirmisher Lane, Middletown, VA 22645 (The Carl and Emily Thompson Conference Center)
Public Hearings – Virtual
Pre-registration will be required for virtual public hearings. Registrants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the public hearing. Speakers will have three minutes to speak and are asked to submit copies of their comments electronically for the Board of Education. The virtual public hearings will be held on the following dates and times:
- July 10, 2023 (M), 9:00AM
- July 10, 2023 (M), 6:30PM
- July 25, 2023 (Tu), 6:30PM
- August 2, 2023 (W), 12:00PM
- August 2, 2023 (W), 6:30PM
- August 7, 2023 (M), 6:30PM
Public hearings, both in-person and virtual, are open to the public.