Welcome to the Practice Assessment Tools (ePAT) homepage. The resources here are intended to support and enhance student preparation for the Standards of Learning Assessment. These tutorials provide direct exposure to the format and structure of the questions, and enable users to receive direct feedback for each item. Users can also download and print resource information for tips, techniques, and strategies related to reading and writing.

For additional information about ePAT, contact Tracy Robertson (Tracy.Robertson@doe.virginia.gov), specialist for reading and language arts (804) 371-7585, Deborah Bliss (Deborah.Bliss@doe.virginia.gov), specialist for mathematics (804) 786-6418, or Eric Rhoades (Eric.Rhoades@doe.virginia.gov), specialist for science (804) 225-2676.

Date Change History
April 18, 2006 · Published EOC English: Reading 2001. Updated due to copyright limitations.
September 16, 2005 · Published 2004 EOC Earth Science and 2003 and 2004 Grade 8 Science ePATs
September 9, 2005 · Added straightedge tool to the following ePATs:
  Grade 8 Mathematics – 2002 and 2003
  EOC Algebra I – 2001, 2002 and 2003
  EOC Algebra II – 2003
  EOC Chemistry – 2002, 2003 and 2004
  EOC Biology - 2002, 2003 and 2004
  EOC Earth Science - 2002 and 2003
August 17, 2005 · Published 2004 EOC Biology and Chemistry ePATs

Resources
Click on the links below to access the various Practice Assessment Tools that are currently available.

Grade 8 English: Reading
 
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    Grade 8 English: Writing (multiple-choice only)
     
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    Grade 8 Mathematics
     
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    Grade 8 Science
     
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    EOC English: Reading
     
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    EOC English: Writing (multiple-choice only)
     
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    EOC Algebra I
     
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    EOC Algebra II
     
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    EOC Geometry
     
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    EOC Chemistry
     
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    EOC Biology
     
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    EOC Earth Science
     
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    Click on the links below to access the various PDF documents that are associated with the Practice Assessment Tools.
    Electronic Practice Assessment Tools (ePAT) Guidelines  
      Information about the use and functionality of ePAT. This document should be reviewed prior to using the ePAT application.
    ePAT Installation Instructions  
      Download instructions for installing ePAT on each computer. After installation, follow directions to begin using the practice assessment individually or within a group setting.
    Resource Information for Reading  
      Provides helpful information, tips, and strategies for reading.
    Resource Information for Writing  
      Provides helpful information, tips, and strategies for writing.
    Grade 6 Mathematics Formula Sheet  
      Download and print the Grade 6 Mathematics Formula Sheet for use with the Grade 6 Mathematics ePAT applications.
    Grade 7 Mathematics Formula Sheet  
      Download and print the Grade 7 Mathematics Formula Sheet for use with the Grade 7 Mathematics ePAT applications.
    Grade 8 Mathematics Formula Sheet  
      Download and print the Grade 8 Mathematics Formula Sheet for use with the Grade 8 Mathematics ePAT applications.
    Algebra I Formula Sheet  
      Download and print the EOC Algebra I Formula Sheet for use with the EOC Algebra I ePAT application.
    Algebra II Formula Sheet  
      Download and print the EOC Algebra II Formula Sheet for use with the EOC Algebra II ePAT application.
    Geometry Formula Sheet  
      Download and print the EOC Geometry Formula Sheet for use with the EOC Geometry ePAT application.
    ePAT Tracking Sheets  
      Students can use this sheet to record their answers and write notes about the practice tests.
     
     
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